Legal Roundup
Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition Successfully Convince SCOTUS to Grant Virginia Emergency Stay
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Virginia to move forward with its removal of roughly 1,600 alleged noncitizens from its voter rolls just days before the 2024 election.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets November Stops for Central and Southeastern
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in November to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Attorney General Morrisey Files Suit Against Parkersburg Substance Abuse Treatment Center
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against a Parkersburg substance abuse treatment facility on allegations the company filed bogus claims to the state’s Medicaid program.
Five Jackson Kelly Attorneys Admitted to the West Virginia Bar
Jackson Kelly PLLC is excited to announce that Seth Backus, Jenna Fonner, Caroline Massie, Taylor Ours, and Raquel Vélez-Davis have been officially admitted to the West Virginia State Bar.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of North Central W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from North Central West Virginia, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Herbert Hoover vs. Elkins as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the Herbert Hoover High School vs. Elkins High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week.
Regional Meeting- Parkersburg on November 7, 2024
Join the State Bar on November 7th for a Regional Meeting at the Blennerhassett Hotel.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Coalition Supporting Parental Rights in Maryland Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Virginia a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in the U.S. Supreme Court in Mahmoud v. Taylor, et al.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins 22-State Coalition Urging SCOTUS to Uphold States’ Role in Protecting Children
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a 22-state coalition in a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Tennessee law that protects children by prohibiting certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, including puberty blockers and hormones.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-leads Multistate Coalition Against Biden-Harris Program Rewarding Illegal Immigration
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Montana an amicus brief supporting Texas’ bid for a preliminary injunction of the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous Parole-in-Place Policy for undocumented immigrants.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multiyear data breach of one of its guest reservation databases.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Mid-Ohio Valley ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Mid-Ohio Valley, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Oct. 15 to Oct. 21.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Congress to Protect Vital and Potentially Life-Saving AM Radio Access
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024.
4 Jackson Kelly Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
Jackson Kelly is proud to announce that attorneys Thomas Hurney, Jr., Gretchen Callas, Michael Cimino, and Jill Hall have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Doddridge vs. Petersburg as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the Doddridge County High School vs. Petersburg High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Mich. AG’s Decision to Charge Some Anti-Israel Protestors
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Iowa a bipartisan coalition of 15 states in a letter, encouraging Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to stand strong on her decision to charge some anti-Israel protestors at the University of Michigan.
Jackson Kelly Again Receives Mansfield Certification
We are proud to announce that our firm has achieved Mansfield Certification for 2023–24!
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Metro Valley ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Metro Valley, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Oct. 7 to Oct. 14.
Steptoe & Johnson Achieves Mansfield Rule Certification for Third Consecutive Year
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab for 2023-24. This marks the third year that the firm has been Mansfield Rule certified.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Central and Southeastern W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from central and southeastern West Virginia, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6.