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WEST VIRGINIA RECORD

Monday, March 18, 2024

Legal Roundup


Bridge The Gap Annual Meeting 2024 Register Now RUNS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE ANNUAL MEETING

By The West Virginia Record |
Newly admitted members are required to complete a mandatory Bridge-the–Gap Program sponsored by the State Bar within 24 months after admission to the West Virginia State Bar.

Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition File Petition for Review on SEC Climate Rule

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey briefed the media on Wednesday on a major legal development involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Attorney General Morrisey Joins National Consumer Protection Initiative

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is joining with consumer protection groups and other state attorneys general to help consumers combat scam calls in observation of National Consumer Protection Week, a consumer education initiative spearheaded by the Federal Trade Commission.

Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Multistate Fight Against Biden Administration’s Job-Killing EPA Rule

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Kentucky a 24-state coalition in a lawsuit to block a devastating new air quality rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that would raise costs on West Virginia manufacturers, utilities and families.

Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets March Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.

Women Who Inspire

By The West Virginia Record |
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC will be presenting the “Women Who Inspire” series, featuring female leaders who will share reflections on women empowerment, opportunities for professional women now and in the future, and the women they have looked up to throughout their careers.

Rep. Alex Mooney named Legislator of the Year by Competitive Markets Groups

By The West Virginia Record |
The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Leadership Awards and their Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year Award recipient, U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-WV.

Mark A. Atkinson admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers

By The West Virginia Record |
Mark A. Atkinson has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.

WVU Law Student Receives “Best Overall Attorney” Recognition at National Competition

By The West Virginia Record |
Third year West Virginia University Law student recently received national recognition for his outstanding performance at a student trial competition held at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore.

Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets March Stops for North Central West Virginia

By The West Virginia Record |
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.

The former WVU Vice President for Strategic Initiatives will work out of the Morgantown office

By The West Virginia Record |
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that Rob Alsop will be joining the Firm as a Member as part of the Firm’s Transactional group, focusing on corporate, economic development, and higher education law.

William Ballard Rejoins Steptoe & Johnson’s Bridgeport Office

By The West Virginia Record |
William C. Ballard has rejoined the Bridgeport office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Department.

Attorney General Morrisey: SCOTUS Hears Emergency Stay of EPA ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ Rule

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday issued a statement following U.S. Supreme Court arguments on a potential stay of the administrative action related to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ for the 2015 Ozone Ambient Air Quality—a plan for regulating downwind emissions.

Scott Andrews Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Huntington Office

By The West Virginia Record |
Scott W. Andrews has joined the Huntington office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel. His practice will focus on medical professional liability matters, including nursing home and long-term care facility defense.

Attorney General Morrisey Joins Coalition Asking SCOTUS to Pause Appeals Court Ruling on Trump Immunity in Election Case

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a coalition of 22 states asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant a request to pause the D.C. Circuit’s ruling in former President Donald Trump’s immunity case on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results.

Attorney General Morrisey Lauds JPMorgan Decision to Drop Out of $68 Trillion Climate Group

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday said JPMorgan Chase made the right decision to withdraw from the largest investor coalition focused on convincing the corporate world to act on climate change—Climate100+.

Dinsmore Earns Expanded Rankings from World Trademark Review

By The West Virginia Record |
For the third year in a row, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s trademark group has been recognized by World Trademark Review with a Gold ranking for Ohio in its annual WTR 1000 for 2024.

Attorney General Morrisey Urges VP Harris to Invoke 25th Amendment in Light of Biden’s Rapid Cognitive Decline

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke her powers under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment and declare that President Joe Biden is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.

U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects $2,344,556.85 in Civil and Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2023

By The West Virginia Record |
United States Attorney Will Thompson announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia collected $2,344,556.85 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2023.

Attorney General Morrisey: It’s Time for the US Supreme Court to Set the Record Straight

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who co-led an amicus brief with Indiana asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a decision from Colorado that kept former President Donald Trump off the ballot for that state’s Presidential Primary Elections, issued a statement following oral arguments in the case by emphasizing again his support for letting the voters decide who they want their leaders to be.