Legal Roundup
Investiture Ceremony for New Cabell Judge
Former Cabell County Prosecutor Sean K. “Corky” Hammers hold a public investiture ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5, in Courtroom No. 1 at the Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington.
Bowles Rice Elects New Partners
Bowles Rice LLP has elected and proudly announces seven new equity partners and three new non-equity partners, effective January 1, 2024.
Steptoe & Johnson Offices Give Back During Holiday Season
In the spirit of the holiday season and in line with our Core Values, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC offices across the firm’s footprint have been giving back to our communities during this holiday season.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Sharon O. Flanery Named to Senior Leadership Team for Institute for Energy Law
Attorney Sharon O. Flanery, Chair of Steptoe & Johnson’s Energy & Natural Resource Department, has been named the Senior Vice Chair of the Institute for Energy Law (IEL).
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement on Michigan Supreme Court Decision on Trump Ballot Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following a Michigan Supreme Court decision not to hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling that kept former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot.
Attorney General Morrisey Shatters Multiple Records for West Virginia in 2023
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office kept up a vigorous fight against opioid abuse, sought to beat back the Biden Administration’s overreaching energy policies that could destroy jobs and continued to combat assaults on the Second Amendment.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets January 2024 Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in January to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Appellate Court Clerk Retiring, New Clerk Appointed
Edythe “Eydie” Nash Gaiser, Clerk of Court for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia, is retiring.
Justice Tim Armstead to be Chief Justice in 2024
Justice Tim Armstead will be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia beginning January 1, 2024.
New Family Court Judge for McDowell and Mercer Counties to be Sworn In
Angela Alexander Walters will be sworn in as a judge in the Twelfth Family Court Circuit (McDowell and Mercer Counties) in a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, in the Mercer County Courthouse.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Court Victory with Decision Keeping Trump on the Ballot in West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey released a statement following a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Charleston Division, which dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify President Donald Trump from running in the upcoming West Virginia Presidential Primary and General Elections.
Attorney General Morrisey, Auditor’s Office, Partner to Ensure Opioid Settlement Money Used Accordingly
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is partnering with the state Auditor’s Office to supplement the AG’s Office’s efforts to make sure opioid settlement money will be and is being used for its intended purposes as outlined in the West Virginia First Memorandum of Understanding.
Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan Coalition, Ask Court to Extend NCAA Temporary Restraining Order Through Winter, Spring Seasons
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with the multistate Ohio-led bipartisan coalition, on Friday filed a joint motion with the NCAA asking a federal court to extend the 14-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA (barring the association from enforcing its transfer rule) through at least the winter and spring seasons.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Following Court-Ordered Temporary Restraining Order Against NCAA Transfer Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following a federal court ruling Wednesday granting a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, barring the association from enforcing its transfer rule.
Judge Tom Scarr to be ICA Chief Judge in 2024
Judge Thomas E. Scarr will be Chief Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA) in 2024.
Two Justices to Visit Wyoming County School
Supreme Court Justices John Hutchison and Haley Bunn speak to students at Baileysville Elementary and Middle School at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12.
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
We would like to extend a big “thank you” to all of our sponsors for our 2024 Annual Meeting.
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.