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WVU students, professors to look at U.S. Supreme Court justice relationships
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia University assistant professor of political science is leading a research project to study the private communications between U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Morrisey declares victory after SEC stays greenhouse gas emission rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is declaring victory against the Biden administration’s Security and Exchange Commission mandate that would force business to track and report greenhouse gas emissions.
Potential candidates' case regarding '22 Cabell commission race dismissed
HUNTINGTON — A federal lawsuit filed by two former Cabell County Commission candidates claiming a residence statute for local politicians is discriminatory has been dismissed.
Expert: Lawmakers could quickly pass non-citizen voting plan in special session
CHARLESTON – If the resolution regarding non-citizen voting restrictions is added the agenda for a planned special session, a legislative expert says lawmakers could suspend rules and quickly pass it.
Huntington businessman files for guardianship of elderly woman, but her son wants it dismissed
WAYNE – A Cincinnati man has filed a motion to dismiss a guardianship case regarding his elderly mother that was filed by a prominent Huntington businessman.Ben Coffman Jr. filed the motion to dismiss April 2 in Wayne Circuit Court in response to the petition filed last month by Marshall Reynolds.
Morrisey praises federal judge who ruled Biden highway emissions rule is unlawful
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised a federal judge who declared unlawful a Biden administration highway emissions rule the AG says was meant to drive gas-powered cars off the road.
Circuit judge continues hearing for Greenbrier Sporting Club auction
LEWISBURG – A hearing regarding the pending auction of The Greenbrier Sporting Club has been put on hold as the involved parties discuss the matter.
CAMC doctor named in fourth lawsuit over infected knees
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing CAMC Teays Valley Hospital alleging the hospital was negligent in its care when her knee became infected after replacement.
Woman says CAMC pregnancy misdiagnosis led to chemical abortion
CHARLESTON – A woman says an incorrect diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy led to CAMC doctors administering a chemical abortion drug that destroyed her fetus.
Attorney with history of disciplinary actions has license suspended three years
CHARLESTON – An attorney with a “lengthy disciplinary history” now has his license suspended even longer than it already had been two years ago.
W.Va. governor, Senate president want non-citizen voting amendment on special session agenda
CHARLESTON – A resolution that would put a constitutional amendment before voters this fall to ensure non-citizens are unable to vote in West Virginia elections likely will be on the agenda for a planned special session.
Legal reform watchers call legislative session a success
CHARLESTON – While many have complained about the lack of results in the recently completed legislative session, a few legal reform bills were passed.
Supreme Court sends Tax Department FOIA case back to circuit court
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision and emphasized that Freedom of Information Act exemptions should not be used to withhold information without proper scrutiny and transparency in government is key.
Hancock 911 dispatchers say county has shorted their earned time off
NEW CUMBERLAND – Two Hancock County 911 dispatchers say the county has not properly reimbursed them with time off for time worked.
Estate blames jail officials for Mingo County man's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of Mingo County man blames jail officials for his death.
Supreme Court reprimands family court judge for rules violations
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says an Eastern Panhandle family court judge should be reprimanded for violating the rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Morrisey questions FBI’s diversity, equity and inclusion hiring, promotion practices
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter questioning the FBI’s recruitment, hiring and promotion practices, suggesting they present serious issues that may violate the nation’s non-discrimination laws.
4th Circuit wants state Supreme Court to answer nuisance question in Huntington, Cabell opioid case
RICHMOND, Virginia – The West Virginia Supreme Court now has a potential billion-dollar question on its hands.
Justices issue full opinion in Cabell County excess levy case
CHARLESTON – The Cabell County Board of Education can’t be required to include funding in its excess levy for the Huntington park board and the Cabell County Public Library, according to the state Supreme Court. In its full opinion on the issue released March 15, the court more thoroughly explained its order issued last month.
Estate blames poor medical care in jail for man's suicide
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Marion County man blames poor medical care for his suicide while in jail.