News from 2024
Supreme Court says circuit judge doesn’t have to testify in lawyer disciplinary proceedings
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a circuit court judge who sought a writ of prohibition to prevent him from having to testify and provide information for several lawyer disciplinary proceedings.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Participate in Day Report Center Softball Tournament
United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia and others from his office be on the roster for the latest Southwestern Regional Day Report Center (SRDRC) Slow Pitch Softball Tournament.
Lawsuits over jail conditions continue
CHARLESTON — Several lawsuits against the state's jail system regarding conditions are continuing through federal court.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Comment Opposing New Biden Administration Rule Increasing Costs of Stoves and Ovens
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Monday joined a Nebraska-led coalition of 23 states in opposing the Biden administration’s strict new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens.
U.S. Attorneys to Host Financial Crimes Conference
Financial professionals throughout West Virginia will gather to learn about the latest trends in economic crimes and how to prevent them from occurring.
Energy Industry Veteran Roger Nicholson Re-Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce the return of Roger Nicholson to its Energy & Natural Resources Department.
Mingo official vows to investigate fraudulent voting claims
WILLIAMSON – The president of the Mingo County Commission says county officials will thoroughly investigate any claims of fraudulent voting activities.
Capito introduces resolution to block Biden plan to shutter power plants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito is leading 43 other Senators in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden administration’s regulations intended to shut down American power plants through a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval.
Law firm asks state Supreme Court to hear fee dispute over Monsanto litigation
CHARLESTON – A Charleston law firm has asked the state Supreme Court to hear a case regarding attorney fees stemming from Monsanto litigation after the Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling.
W.Va. leads group asking U.S. Supreme Court to strike down order federalizing voter registration process
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and chief election officers in eight other states have joined to bring legal action to try to stop an executive order issued by President Joe Biden they say would federalize state elections.
W.Va. Supreme Court rules MPLA case should be dismissed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a case against the chief medical examiner alleging violations of the Medical Professional Liability Act should be dismissed.
Swope files formal notice challenging Mingo election results
Incumbent state Senator Chandler Swope filed a formal notice June 5 with the Mingo County Commission against Craig Hart challenging the primary election results.
Judge dismisses guardianship case filed by Huntington businessman after woman's death
WAYNE – A guardianship and conservatorship case filed by a prominent Huntington businessman regarding an elderly woman has been dismissed following the woman’s death.
State solicitor general a step closer to federal energy appointment
WASHINGTON – A top official in the West Virginia Attorney General’s office soon could become a commissioner of a federal energy agency.
Kanawha prosecutor retiring next week
CHARLESTON — Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Charles “Chuck” Miller is retiring later this month.
Attorney General Morrisey, Allies Score Major Win for College Athletes
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday announced a proposed consent judgement has been submitted in a lawsuit against the NCAA that challenged the association’s Transfer Eligibility Rule, which would permanently bar the organization from enforcing its onerous transfer rule.
Federal judge approves sale of Justice helicopter for $1.4M
ROANOKE, Virginia – The sale of a helicopter formerly owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s business has been approved by a federal judge.
Study finds WV worst state for medical malpractice
CHARLESTON — A recent report shows West Virginia had the highest payouts of any other state in the nation regarding medical malpractice claims.
Morgantown, police officers resolve litigation
MORGANTOWN – The City of Morgantown has announced it has resolved litigation with its police officers.
Morrisey, other AGs urge U.S. Supreme Court to hear Mexico's case against gunmakers
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the U.S. Supreme Court should hear a case filed by Mexico alleging U.S. gunmakers are partially responsible for cartel violence.