Legal Roundup
Nelson Mullins Awarded 2024 U.S. Anti-Racism Program of the Year Award by Legal Media Group
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been awarded the United States Anti-Racism Program of the Year 2024 Award by Legal Media Group at its 2024 Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards – Americas.
Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition Urge Judge to Deny Prosecutor Bid for Trump Gag Order in Classified Documents Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a coalition of 24 states in urging a federal court to reject special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case.
Attorney General Morrisey: Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction in Title IX, Student Privacy and Fairness for Women in Education Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Monday said the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky Northern Division has issued a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration’s onerous recent Title IX regulation.
Chambers USA Rankings Include 33 Steptoe & Johnson Attorneys
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is proud to announce that 33 of its attorneys have been included in the Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers and Law Firms rankings.
U.S. Attorneys to Host Financial Crimes Conference
Financial professionals throughout West Virginia will gather to learn about the latest trends in economic crimes and how to prevent them from occurring.
WVU Law Professor, Director of the WV Innocence Project Clinic Serving the State and its People
Originally from Roanoke, West Virginia, Melissa Giggenbach said she saw the power lawyers had to protect people's rights, especially those who are the most vulnerable in our communities, and wanted to join those lawyers whose primary goals were to help people.
Jackson Kelly Well Represented in 2024 Chambers USA Guide
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 23 of the Firm’s Attorneys and nine of its practice groups/departments were ranked in the latest Chambers USA Rankings. Four of the Firm's departments were named to the prestigious Band 1 list, while eleven Attorneys received Band 1 honors.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Participate in Day Report Center Softball Tournament
United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia and others from his office be on the roster for the latest Southwestern Regional Day Report Center (SRDRC) Slow Pitch Softball Tournament.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Comment Opposing New Biden Administration Rule Increasing Costs of Stoves and Ovens
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Monday joined a Nebraska-led coalition of 23 states in opposing the Biden administration’s strict new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens.
U.S. Attorneys to Host Financial Crimes Conference
Financial professionals throughout West Virginia will gather to learn about the latest trends in economic crimes and how to prevent them from occurring.
Energy Industry Veteran Roger Nicholson Re-Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce the return of Roger Nicholson to its Energy & Natural Resources Department.
Attorney General Morrisey, Allies Score Major Win for College Athletes
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday announced a proposed consent judgement has been submitted in a lawsuit against the NCAA that challenged the association’s Transfer Eligibility Rule, which would permanently bar the organization from enforcing its onerous transfer rule.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Pocahontas County Student as Statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Winner
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a Pocahontas County student as the statewide winner of this year’s Kids Kick Opioids contest, a public service announcement partnership with elementary and middle schools that encourages students to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.
WVU Law Alumni Serving the State and its People
West Virginia University College of Law continues to prepare graduates to provide legal services in communities throughout the state.
U.S. Attorney Recognizes Public Servants and Law Enforcement
United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld honored 22 public servants and law enforcement officials today for their exceptional work.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Commends the Release of Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen National Response to Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence
United States Attorney Will Thompson commends the announcement of the Department of Justice’s new resource for prosecutors, “Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen Our National Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Involving Adult Victims.”
Attorney General Morrisey Responds to Duke Letter Regarding His Opposition to Biden’s Red Flag Law Hub
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday responded to a letter sent by the Duke Center for Firearms Law (Duke University School of Law) regarding Morrisey’s opposition to the establishment of the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center.
Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan Coalition Join USDOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 29 states and the District of Columbia, joined a lawsuit spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Justice against Live Nation Entertainment—owner of Ticketmaster—for alleged antitrust violations.
Steptoe & Johnson Offices Give Back to their Communities During Inaugural Firmwide Day of Service
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC offices across the country gave back to more than 20 community organizations during the inaugural Firmwide Day of Service on Friday, May 10.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Recognizes National Police Week with Memorial Ceremony and Grant Award Visit
In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Will Thompson is recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state and local law enforcement.