Legal Roundup
Steptoe & Johnson Announces Susan Deniker, Jack Merinar, & Larry Rector Selected as West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows for 2023
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Susan Deniker, Jack Merinar, and Larry Rector have been honored by the West Virginia Bar Foundation Board of Directors as 2023 Bar Foundation Fellows.
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announces New Family Treatment Courts to Open in Raleigh, Putnam Counties
Two new family treatment courts (FTCs) are preparing to open in Raleigh and Putnam Counties, bringing the number of FTCs in West Virginia to 13.
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC announces Certificate of Need Exemption Approved for WV Hospital
Following a multi-year effort, Caleb P. Knight and Robert L. Coffield successfully argued for the approval of a certificate of need exemption for War Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia announces opening ceremony for Raleigh County’s Family Treatment Court
Justices Armstead, Hutchison, Wooton and Bunn attended the opening ceremony for Raleigh County’s Family Treatment Court , April 6, 2023.
Supreme Court of Appeals State of West Virginia announces New Bar Admissions Administrator
Charleston attorney Ashton Bias is now the Bar Admissions Administrator for West Virginia. The Bar Admissions Administrator works for the Supreme Court of Appeals with the Board of Law Examiners (Board).
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announces Mobile Office Sets April Stops for Eastern Panhandle
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in April to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Supreme Court of Appeals State of West Virginia announces New Videos Explain Involuntary Commitment Process
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia release two new videos that explain the civil involuntary commitment process.
West Virginia Attorney General Morrisey announces Coalition Warn Asset Managers Over ESG Investments
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 20 other state attorneys general warned more than 50 of the nation’s largest asset managers about Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments being made with Americans’ hard-earned money as annual shareholders’ meetings begin for many public companies.
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Parents, Students on Spring Break of the Dangers of Fentanyl
Now that spring break is in full swing, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is asking spring break travelers to practice caution and common sense.
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia heard arguments
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia heard arguments at West Virginia University College of Law, March 22, 2023, as part of the LAWS Program
Attorney General Morrisey: Governor Signs Bill Recognizing Creation of W.Va. First Foundation
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Senate Bill 674, which recognizes the creation of the West Virginia First Foundation, has been signed by Gov. Jim Justice.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson announces largest methamphetamine seizure in West Virginia history
United States Attorney Will Thompson held a press conference with law enforcement officials on Wednesday, March 22, 2023,.
Ramadan, celebrated by 1.8 billion Muslims around the world and begins on Wednesday, March 22nd
Ramadan, celebrated by 1.8 billion Muslims around the world and begins on Wednesday, March 22nd, takes place during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is a holy month of fasting.
Gov. Justice signs into law 4th state employee pay raise, budget bill, and other legislation
Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony for four bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature.
The West Virginia State Bar's 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on March 26th and 27th
The West Virginia State Bar's 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on March 26th and 27th at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral arguments at Marshall University on Wednesday, March 22
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral arguments at Marshall University on Wednesday, March 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
No one has a right to decide that patients aren’t going to get any better”: Dr. Mildred Mitchell
No one has a right to decide that patients aren’t going to get any better”: Dr. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman was the first Black woman to hold high-ranking office in West Virginia.
Chief Justice Walker to Speak to Students in Pocahontas County
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker will visit Pocahontas County High School to talk to students about the West Virginia court system on Tuesday, March 14.
Chief Justice Walker to Speak to Students in Pocahontas County
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker will visit Pocahontas County High School to talk to students about the West Virginia court system on Tuesday, March 14.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets March Stops for North Central West Virginia
West Virginia 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.