News from April 2025
Walker retiring from state Supreme Court this summer
CHARLESTON – Beth Walker, the most senior of justices on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, has announced her impending retirement.
ACLU says Marshall grad student's visa illegally revoked
CHARLESTON – The ACLU of West Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a Marshall University graduate student whose legal status was revoked one month before he is scheduled to graduate.
Working with President Trump to secure coal’s future
America needs coal.
Jury awards doctor $1.3M in CAMC gender discrimination case
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County jury has awarded a physician $1.3 million in a gender discrimination lawsuit against CAMC and others.
State Supreme Court reverses ruling in auto technician’s Workers’ Comp case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court has sided with an injured auto technician in a workers’ compensation dispute, finding that medical evidence did not support cutting off his benefits or denying further diagnostic testing.
Court fight starts over whether key asbestos evidence will be gone forever
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Companies facing asbestos lawsuits are off to court to prevent the destruction of evidence they say is needed to defend themselves.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Bridget Furbee and Brian Gallagher Selected as 2025 West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys, Bridget D. Furbee and Brian D. Gallagher, have been selected by the West Virginia Bar Foundation Board of Directors as 2025 Bar Foundation Fellows.
Former State Police boss files wrongful termination, retaliation suit
CHARLESTON – The former superintendent of the West Virginia State Police has filed a wrongful termination and retaliation lawsuit against the state.
Attorney General McCuskey supports Trump’s bold action to bring back 'Beautiful Clean Coal'
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey supports President Trump and his bold leadership to bring back coal, securing our nation’s energy independence.
No real legal reform in ‘worst session ever’
CHARLESTON – The executive director of a statewide legal reform group has dubbed the just-completed regular session of the West Virginia Legislature the “worst session ever.”
Sissonville couple convicted of child neglect, trafficking sued by two more adopted children
CHARLESTON – A parent of two of the adopted children at the heart of a high-profile Kanawha County child neglect and human trafficking case have sued the Sissonville couple already convicted of the crimes.
Nelson Mullins Partner Anita Wallace Thomas Recognized in 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Nelson Mullins partner Anita Wallace Thomas was named to the 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide for 2025.
For second straight session, citizen-only voting measure dies in House
CHARLESTON – For the second consecutive session, a resolution that would have amended the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in West Virginia elections again died in the House of Delegates.
How can you hate equity and inclusion?
That “rocket ship to prosperity” we heard about eight years ago now looks a lot like the Camden Park roller coaster. We’re stepping off the ride at the same place as we got on the ride. We haven’t moved. We were 50th then, and we are 50th now. No amusement at this amusement park.
Asbestos evidence could soon vanish, with defendants alleging it's part of a cover-up
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - The planned destruction of evidence in asbestos cases would keep defendants from finding fraud by plaintiff lawyers, defendants say, as a group of state attorneys general have joined their fight to preserve it.
Steptoe & Johnson Names New Managing Members for Denver and Oklahoma City Offices
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has named Scott M. Campbell the Managing Member of the firm’s Denver office and Laura H. McConnell-Corbyn the Managing Member of the Oklahoma City office.
Jackson Kelly Reflects on the Passing of a Titan in the Legal Arena
Jackson Kelly is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Thomas (Tom) Potter, a giant in the West Virginia Bar and a model of civic responsibility.
Federal judge dismisses grandmother's request to overturn state judge's custody rulings
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has dismissed a complaint filed by a grandmother seeking to either adopt or be granted visits with her grandson who is in foster care.
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes Daniel Garcia and Tiffany Spiker to Growing Energy Practice
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Daniel A. Garcia as Of Counsel and Tiffany L. Spiker as an Associate in the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Department.
Man says he was injured during procedure at CAMC
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man has filed a medical malpractice suit against CAMC after he claims he was injured during a procedure that led to further medical issues and hospital stays.