Legal Roundup
Jackson Kelly Elects Four New Members
Jackson Kelly PLLC’s Executive Committee is pleased to announce that Attorneys Neil C. Brown, Laura Hoffman Lorensen, Jessica L. Robey, and Cassee L. Vivian have been promoted to Members, effective January 1st, 2024.
Attorney General Morrisey Comments on NCAA Lawsuit
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued this video statement following the lawsuit he and six other attorneys general filed against the NCAA Thursday, challenging the organization’s transfer rule.
Sponsors for our 2024 Annual Meeting
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Attorney General Morrisey: Know Return Policies Before Buying That Gift
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to know store return policies when buying holiday gifts.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Brief Asking Colo. Supreme Court to Keep Trump on the Ballot
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief with Indiana, asking the Colorado Supreme Court to keep former President Donald Trump on the ballot for that state’s Presidential Primary and General Elections.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Join with Huntington Leaders to Discuss $1,872,987 in New Federal Grants
United States Attorney Will Thompson join with Huntington leaders on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Huntington Police Department to discuss $1,872,987 in U.S. Department of Justice grants awarded to the City of Huntington.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets December Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in December to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Attorney General Morrisey Deeply Disappointed in NCAA Decision Denying RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver Appeal
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday said he is deeply disappointed that NCAA officials have decided to deny RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver appeal, effectively barring the student-athlete from playing basketball for West Virginia University.
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes 12 New Associates to the Firm
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is happy to announce its newest class of associate attorneys to the firm.
Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Larry Rector Appointed Honorary Consul for Japan
The Consulate General of Japan in New York and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC are pleased to announce that attorney Larry Rector has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Japan in Charleston, West Virginia.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion on Dual Enrollment Involving Hope Scholarship
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued an opinion addressing whether a county school board or public school may take certain actions against students who are enrolled full-time in public-school programs while also attending privately funded nonpublic-school programs.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Eastern Panhandle Winners ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Eastern Panhandle, who are regional winners of the office’s seventh Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26.
Dinsmore Named Among TIME’s “America’s Top Law Firms 2024”
TIME Magazine and Statista have recognized Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on its inaugural list of “America’s Top Law Firms.”
U.S. Attorney Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials Announce Major Drug Trafficking Indictment
United States Attorney Will Thompson joined with law enforcement officials today to announce an indictment charging 27 individuals for their roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Huntington area.
Attorney General Morrisey Ready to Defend Success in Abortion Pill Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said his office stands ready to fight an appeal filed by GenBioPro, a company that makes a generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone.
Attorney General Morrisey: Abortion Pill Maker Nixes Challenge in Federal District Court to State’s Telehealth Provisions
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said GenBioPro, a company that makes a generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, nixed the remaining count in its challenge to the state’s laws that bar prescribing the drug via telehealth.
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Ranked Among Best Law Firms®
Flaherty is pleased to announce that the firm received first-tier rankings in 18 practice areas across two metropolitan areas, Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia, in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®.
U.S. Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld Join with FBI and American Jewish Committee Leaders for Antisemitism Training
United States Attorneys Will Thompson and William Ihlenfeld joined with leaders from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Pittsburgh Division and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) for training in response to rising antisemitism.
U.S. Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld Join with FBI and American Jewish Committee Leaders for Antisemitism Training
United States Attorneys Will Thompson and William Ihlenfeld joined with leaders from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Pittsburgh Division and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) for training in response to rising antisemitism.
Senior Status Judge Robert B. Stone Has Passed Away
Senior Status Judge Robert B. Stone passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023.