Legal Roundup
Attorney General McCuskey, multistate coalition score win over California’s electric-truck mandate
West Virginia Attorney JB McCuskey, along with a coalition of 24 states led by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, has scored a significant victory against California’s attempt to force trucking companies to go electric.
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey Takes Office; Announces Leadership Team
John “JB” McCuskey officially became the 35th West Virginia Attorney General.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Multimillion-Dollar Settlement with American Optical Corporation
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday said his office has reached a $12 million settlement agreement with American Optical Corporation to resolve allegations the company made, marketed and sold defective respirators/dust masks in West Virginia.
Attorney General Morrisey Sues Alleged ‘Contractor’
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against a St. Albans man for allegedly violating the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act by entering into contracts with consumers to perform home improvement projects that were ultimately incomplete or substandard.
Attorney General Morrisey Reaches Multimillion-Dollar Settlement with Altice Following Years-long Investigation
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday announced his office has reached a $119.5 million settlement with Altice USA to resolve thousands of consumer complaints about the company’s quality of service in the state.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Announces Attorney Promotions
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have been promoted, five to Member and four to Of Counsel, effective January 1, 2025.
Jackson Kelly Announces Executive Committee Changes
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the Firm has re-elected Lindsay Petrosky and elected Beth Elmore to the Firm's Executive Committee.
Attorney General’s Mobile Office Sets January 2025 Stops for Mid-Ohio Valley
The Attorney General’s Office announced a representative will meet with Mid-Ohio Valley residents in January 2025 to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Nelson Mullins Recognized by Chambers as a Leading FinTech Practice in 2025 Guide
The Nelson Mullins FinTech and Regulation Practice was recently recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading FinTech practice in its Chambers FinTech Guide 2025.
Jackson Kelly Wins LMA Mid-Atlantic Award
Jackson Kelly is pleased to announce that the Firm's Marketing Department, in conjunction with its Equine Industry group, has won the Legal Marketing Association Mid-Atlantic Your Honor Awards "Project of the Year" for 'the Area of Communications."
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Multimillion-Dollar Settlement with Pfizer, Ranbaxy on Lipitor Antitrust Lawsuit
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday said the Circuit Court of Mason County has approved a settlement between the state and pharmaceutical companies Pfizer Inc. (and related companies) and Ranbaxy Inc. (and related companies) in an antitrust lawsuit involving a generic version of cholesterol drug Lipitor.
Daniel Baker Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston Office
Daniel Baker recently joined the Charleston office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate in the firm’s Business Department.
Attorney General Morrisey Sends Warnings to Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard W.Va. Residents
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.
Attorney General Morrisey Shares Tips for Smart Holiday Giving
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to be smart as well as generous when making charitable contributions during the holiday season.
Attorney General Morrisey's Office Argues Case; Asks Court to Declare EPA’s New Rule on Power Plants Unlawful
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office on Friday argued a challenge, asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to declare unlawful the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently-released new rule on existing coal-, and new natural gas-powered plants.
Tom Steele Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Bridgeport Office
Tom Steele recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Litigation Department as Of Counsel in the firm’s Bridgeport office.
Jackson Kelly Elects Three New Members for 2025
Jackson Kelly PLLC’s Executive Committee is honored to announce that Attorneys Colby Bryson, Zachary Warder, and Benjamin Wilson have been promoted to Members, effective January 1st, 2025.
Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Know the Return Policies When Buying Holiday Gifts
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to know what the return policies are when buying holiday gifts.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Texas, Multistate Coalition, in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Investment Firms
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday joined Texas and nine other states in an antitrust lawsuit against three of the largest institutional investors in the world.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Texas, Multistate Coalition, in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Investment Firms
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday joined Texas and nine other states in an antitrust lawsuit against three of the largest institutional investors in the world.