Legal Roundup
United States Attorney announces new prosecutor in Martinsburg
A new federal prosecutor has been added to the team at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Martinsburg.
Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce 4th annual lifetime license giveaway
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resource’s lifetime license giveaway is back for a fourth year.
This November we are thankful for Kylie Barnhart and her contributions to the West Virginia CASA Association
In addition to her job as Associate General Counsel for West Virginia University, Kylie is actively involved in her work supporting the West Virginia Court Appointed Special Advocates Association (CASA) (https://www.wvcasa.org/).
WVEduCast!
We are back with a new episode of the #WVEduCast!
"Let's Talk" CLE Series - Session 4: Let’s talk gender, identity, and equity on December 8, 2022
Despite efforts to address bias, remedy the gender gap, and create a more inclusive legal industry, women and other historically excluded groups continue to lag.
Intermediate Court of Appeals to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Grant County Courtroom
There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 8, for the new Grant County satellite courtroom that will be used by the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA).
Founders face crucial decisions early in the startup journey
Founders face crucial decisions early in the startup journey: How to structure the company?
Gov. Justice awards $1 million to West Virginia food banks for third year in a row
Gov. Justice presented ceremonial checks for $500,000 each during Tuesday's COVID-19 briefing to two West Virginia food banks: the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Facing Hunger Foodbank for the third year in a row.
Attorney General Morrisey Fights to Keep Title 42 in Place
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey asked the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to permit a group of states led by Arizona and Louisiana to intervene in Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, a case in which a judge terminated the Title 42 policy.
Jury service is right and a priviledge
The WV Judiciary thanks the thousands of men and women who serve as jurors every year.
Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Exercise Caution When Shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution, shop wisely and protect their personal information as the holiday shopping season accelerates with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Bipartisan Letter Calling for Federal Officials to Extend Opioid Use Disorder Telehealth Services
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a multistate bipartisan coalition in calling for federal officials “to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities after the expiration of the public health emergency for prescribing buprenorphine, one of three FDA-approved medications for treating opioid use disorder.”
Bowles Rice attorneys Kathryn Gioia and Hannah French
Bowles Rice attorneys Kathryn Gioia and Hannah French.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Help Mark National Adoption Month
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Help Mark National Adoption Month.
U.S. Attorney, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney form new partnership
A new partnership between state and federal prosecutors has been formed to enhance public safety in the Eastern Panhandle.
Attorney General’s Office Wins NAAG Best Brief Award for West Virginia v EPA
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office has been awarded “Best Brief” by the National Association of Attorneys General for its merits brief in West Virginia v U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Andrew Graham Selected as an AAPL Course Instructor for New Renewable Energy Certificate Program
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Andrew S. Graham, a Member in the Morgantown office, has been selected as a course instructor for the American Association of Professional Landmen’s new Renewable Energy Certificate Program.
Justice Walker to Appear on Panel at Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit
Justice Beth Walker will discuss the Supreme Court’s work to restore public confidence in the integrity of the West Virginia judiciary during a panel at the Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit.
Jim Tartaglia Rejoins Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston Office
James M. Tartaglia has rejoined the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel in the firm’s Charleston, West Virginia office.
Intermediate Court of Appeals To Hear First Oral Argument Docket
The Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) of West Virginia hear its first Oral Argument Docket on Thursday, November 10, in its courtroom in the West Virginia Judicial Tower, 4700 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston. Counsel for the parties have opted to appear in person in the ICA Charleston courtroom.