Legal Roundup
Attorney General Morrisey: State Intermediate Court of Appeals Confirms Constitutionality of Act in Hill Top House Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding a decision from the state Intermediate Court of Appeals that confirms the constitutionality of the Tourism Development District Act in a case that stemmed from a lawsuit filed by six Harpers Ferry residents against the state secretary of Economic Development to stop the reconstruction of the Hill Top House.
WVU Law Students Help U.S. Team Achieve Record Success at Cyber Exercise
The fields of cyberlaw and AI law may be relatively new, but West Virginia University College of Law students are already mastering them on an international stage.
Attorney General Morrisey Asks Garland for Documents That May Indicate Collusion Between State Prosecutors, DOJ in Trump Cases
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Monday submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for the U.S. Department of Justice to produce documents showing the department may have colluded with state prosecutors involved in former President Trump’s plethora of cases.
Attorney General Morrisey Challenges Federal Leaders to Explain Why DEA Database is No Longer Public
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey wrote a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the DEA administrator, demanding answers for the people of West Virginia on why the agencies now limit access to the Controlled Substances Act Registration Information Database.
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Brief to SCOTUS in School Choice Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of eight states in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a group of parents who are challenging Michigan’s Blaine Amendment, which prohibits nonpublic elementary and secondary schools from receiving public aid.
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Court to Review EPA’s New Stricter Tailpipe Emissions Standards Rules
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and a coalition of 25 states, are calling on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes, find it “unlawful,” and “vacate the agency’s final action.”
U.S Attorney Will Thompson Honors Crime Victims and Advocates at Operation Reach Out 2024 Opening Ceremony
United States Attorney Will Thompson presented the 2024 Excellence in Victim Advocacy and Justice Awards today during the Opening Ceremony for the 23rd Annual Operation Reach Out at the Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse.
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Multistate Coalition in Urging Congress to Scrap Dems’ DEI Bills
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 19 states in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging them to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills that aim to codify diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly known as DEI, into law.
Casey R. Richwine Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Bridgeport Office
Casey R. Richwine has joined the Bridgeport office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate in the firm’s Energy and Litigation Departments.
Steptoe & Johnson Receives the 2024 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award
Steptoe & Johnson is honored to receive the 2024 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award from the West Virginia State Bar and Legal Aid of West Virginia.
Attorney General Morrisey: Biden’s DOJ Must Reconsider Red Flag Law Hub
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 19-state coalition in taking issue with the newly formed National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center—a hub formed by Biden’s Department of Justice to provide “assistance” to enities who implement laws confiscating firearms from those who purportedly pose a threat to themselves or others.
Attorney General Morrisey Shuts Down Biden Climate Mandate on Businesses
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a victory against the Biden administration’s Security and Exchange Commission mandate that would force business to track and report greenhouse gas emissions.
Attorney General Morrisey Encourages Donations Following Major Flooding in the Region
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging those who are able to donate essential items to those affected by the major flooding in the Wheeling area.
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Residents Impacted by Severe Storms to Watch Out for Scammers
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging residents faced with damages following the line of storms this week that brought strong winds and heavy rain in certain parts of the state to be cautious when hiring help to make repairs.
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Caution During Last-Minute Tax Filing
It’s that time of the year again: income tax filing—this year’s deadline for both state and federal taxes is April 15.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets April Stops for Mid-Ohio Valley
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Mid-Ohio Valley residents in April to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Over 40 Years of Giving Back: The History of Community Involvement with Jackson Kelly Attorney Susan Snowden
Jackson Kelly’s history of service to our communities goes back almost as far as our founding over 200 years ago.
Attorney General Morrisey: 8th Annual Kids Kick Opioids Contest Deadline Nears
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding schools, students and parents of the upcoming deadline for the office’s 8th Annual Kids Kick Opioids contest—Friday, May 3.
Steptoe & Johnson Recognized Among “2024 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report
Steptoe & Johnson has been recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report.
Attorney General Morrisey Questions FBI’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Hiring, Promotion Practices
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is questioning the FBI’s recruitment, hiring and promotion practices, suggesting they present serious issues that may violate the nation’s non-discrimination laws.