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Morrisey praises proposed changes to EPA Waters rule

By Chris Dickerson | Dec 12, 2018

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hailing a proposed change to the EPA’s Waters of the United States rule.

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West Virginia joins bipartisan group of AGs to fight robocalls

By Chris Dickerson | Dec 11, 2018

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan group of 40 attorneys general to stop or reduce annoying and harmful robocalls.

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Morrisey applauds EPA plan for new coal-fired power plants

By Chris Dickerson | Dec 7, 2018

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for what he calls its commitment to a “more comprehensive approach” to regulating new coal-fired power plants.

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Morrisey named in suit over 2017 car accident

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 7, 2018

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Morrisey has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit regarding a 2017 auto accident.

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Attorney claims state AG's office 'blatantly ignoring' court order to turn over FOIA info

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 6, 2018

CHARLESTON – An attorney representing a Democratic group says West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is “blatantly ignoring” a court order to turn over information regarding his communications with major drug companies.

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AG's office says it has released all the records it can 'at this stage' to Democratic group

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 31, 2018

CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office says it has complied with counsel for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to release all requested records "at this stage" and calls the actions of the group wasteful and purely political.

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Governor says he knows of no final settlement with McKesson; Morrisey again chides Manchin

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 25, 2018

CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice says talks are continuing regarding a state settlement with a major drug company, but said nothing is finalized and that both sides are working on the issue.

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Republican PAC running ads about state Supreme Court, Kanawha Circuit Court elections

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 23, 2018

CHARLESTON – A national Republican political action committee is running ads in two key judicial West Virginia elections.

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AG's office disputes Manchin's claim of impending $35 million settlement with McKesson

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 23, 2018

CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin claims state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is close to reaching a “horrible” sett​​​​lement with drug giant McKesson Corporation and wants Gov. Jim Justice to step in.

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AG's office joins coalition in fight over anti-discriminatory contracts

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 19, 2018

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a nine-state coalition in urging a federal appeals court to protect the right of individual states to ensure companies that receive a government contract do not discriminate.

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AG's office sues Putnam County flooring contractor

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 19, 2018

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed a lawsuit against Xpert Tile & Hardwood Installation, seeking fines and restitution.

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Democratic group sues Morrisey, AG's office for failing to fully respond to FOIA requests

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 16, 2018

CHARLESTON – A Democratic political group has filed a lawsuit claiming state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has failed to provide public records about its dealing with several drug companies.

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AG's office confirms concealed carry recognition with Kansas, South Dakota

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 12, 2018

AG's office confirms concealed carry recognition with Kansas, South Dakota

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AG's office reminds consumers to give wisely to Hurricane Michael relief

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 11, 2018

AG's office reminds consumers to give wisely to Hurricane Michael relief @WestVirginiaAG

From Legal Newsline

Opioid lawsuits should proceed, magistrate tells MDL judge

By Daniel Fisher | 11 months ago

A magistrate judge recommended that a bellwether trial against the opioid industry proceed, rejecting nearly all the arguments presented by manufacturers, distributors and retailers in their motions to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits accusing them of causing a national crisis.

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AG's office alerts consumers to spike in IRS scam calls

By Chris Dickerson | Sep 20, 2018

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is alerting consumers to a recent spike in Internal Revenue Service scam calls, perhaps related to the upcoming Oct. 15 filing deadline for those who sought an extension in April.

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Morrisey seeks to help educate medical providers on human trafficking

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 18, 2018

HUNTINGTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has been providing surgeons and residents training to target and reduce human trafficking in West Virginia.

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Morrisey reminds consumers to give wisely to Hurricane Florence relief, charities

By Chris Dickerson | Sep 17, 2018

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution as they open their wallets to help those impacted by Hurricane Florence.

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Morrisey urges Congress to fix Fentanyl loophole

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 10, 2018

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging Congress to fix a loophole involving Fentanyl, along with a group of 52 state and territory attorneys general.

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Partnership between Attorney General, U.S. Attorney sends 14 to prison

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 10, 2018

CHARLESTON — A partnership between Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S. Attorney Bill Powell attempting to rid the state of drug trafficking has secured 14 convictions since it began in 2015.