News from 2024
Attorney General Morrisey Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multiyear data breach of one of its guest reservation databases.
Morrisey co-leads coalition fighting Biden’s parole-in-place policy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief supporting Texas’ bid for a preliminary injunction of the Biden administration’s so-called Parole-in-Place Policy for undocumented immigrants.
HVAC worker sues after falling from roof at St. Francis Hospital
CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County man is suing after he was severely injured when he fell more than 30 feet from the roof of St. Francis Hospital while working on the building’s HVAC unit.
AG race: McCuskey sees strong vision for state's future
CHARLESTON — As state Auditor J.B. McCuskey continues his campaign in the race for Attorney General, he brings a wealth of experience in public service, a proven ability to lead a statewide office and a clear vision for the future.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Mid-Ohio Valley ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Mid-Ohio Valley, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Oct. 15 to Oct. 21.
AG race: Toriseva hopes to be strong advocate for W.Va.
CHARLESTON — Teresa Toriseva sees herself as a strong advocate for West Virginias in her campaign for attorney general.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Congress to Protect Vital and Potentially Life-Saving AM Radio Access
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024.
Mural company denies wrongdoing, stands by its work
CHARLESTON – The company that completed the mural project at the state Capitol that includes a likeness of Gov. Jim Justice’s beloved Babydog denies any wrongdoing and stands by its work.
Pyle wants Judy's car dealership case dismissed, returned to arbitration
CHARLESTON – The owners of several Charleston-area car dealerships want a lawsuit against them by a man who ran three of them dismissed.
Parents say special needs teacher physically abused 5-year-old son
KINGWOOD – The parents of a 5-year-old special needs student says he was physically abused by a teacher at school.
Middle schooler says basketball coach sexually abused him
PARKERSBURG – A suspended Wood County teacher and coach has been sued for sexual abuse of one of his middle school basketball players.
Greenbrier scheduled for auction block again
LEWISBURG – The Greenbrier is scheduled for the auction block again.
4 Jackson Kelly Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
Jackson Kelly is proud to announce that attorneys Thomas Hurney, Jr., Gretchen Callas, Michael Cimino, and Jill Hall have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation.
Campaign sign in House race could be violating federal election rules
CHARLESTON – A Charleston credit union potentially is violating federal election rules by displaying an election sign endorsing its CEO for a House of Delegates seat.
Morrisey part of coalition asking Congress to protect AM radio access
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Doddridge vs. Petersburg as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the Doddridge County High School vs. Petersburg High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week.
Contempt motion against Wetzel superintendent over Paden City HS fight withdrawn
NEW MARTINSVILLE – The contempt motion against the Wetzel County Schools superintendent in the legal battle to keep Paden City High School open has been resolved.
House resolution aims to 'not recognize an illegitimate presidential election'
CHARLESTON – Some Republican House of Delegates members have introduced a resolution that would ensure former President Donald Trump would be recognized as the winner of the 2024 presidential election.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Mich. AG’s Decision to Charge Some Anti-Israel Protestors
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Iowa a bipartisan coalition of 15 states in a letter, encouraging Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to stand strong on her decision to charge some anti-Israel protestors at the University of Michigan.
Jackson Kelly Again Receives Mansfield Certification
We are proud to announce that our firm has achieved Mansfield Certification for 2023–24!