News from February 2025
Former University General Counsel Cheryl Stanton Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Cheryl Stanton recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel as a member of the firm’s Higher Education team.
Circuit judge orders state DoHS officials to pull local CPS duty
HARRISVILLE – A circuit judge has ordered state officials to serve as child protective services workers because of extreme CPS understaffing issues.
Former employee accuses sober living home of false billing, retaliation
HUNTINGTON – A former employee of a sober living home says the facility retaliated against him after he reported false billing to federally funded programs.
Attorney General McCuskey’s Mobile Office Sets February Stops for Northern West Virginia
Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a representative from his office will meet with northern West Virginia residents in February to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Lorensen steps into ICA chief judge role alongside new judge in White
CHARLESTON – The new chief judge of the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals is ready to oversee the court for the first time with a newly elected judge. Charles Lorensen took over as chief judge of the three-member court at the start of 2025.
Attorney General McCuskey’s Mobile Office Sets February Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in February to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Former assistant U.S. Attorney has law license annulled
CHARLESTON – A former high-ranking assistant U.S. Attorney has had her law license annulled.
Attorney General McCuskey’s Mobile Office Sets February Stops for Metro Valley
Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a representative from his office will meet with Metro Valley residents in February to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
BLSA Black History Month Event on February 4, 2025
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, BLSA is hosting Dr. Roslyn Artis for our Black History Month Guest Speaker event.