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Morrisey praises Congress for steps to stop stream buffer rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the U.S. House for taking action to strip implementation of former President Obama’s stream buffer rule.
New Cabell judge wants to open juvenile drug court again
HUNTINGTON – Greg Howard recently was sworn in as a new Cabell Circuit judge, fill the seat vacated by Jane Hustead, who retired Dec. 31.
Charleston attorney recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Attorneys
CHARLESTON – Growing up, Bobby Warner knew that he wanted to practice law as he listened to his father recount his daily work as a counselor in West Virginia.
Ohio Valley Research Consortium formed by U.S. House Rep. McKinley
WASHINGTON – A research consortium focused on drug addiction and opioid abuse, cyber-security, health care, and job creation among area veterans was formed late last month, according to a press release.
WVU Law lecturer brings UN experiences to Morgantown
MORGANTOWN – Internationally known scholar and international criminal law and human rights practitioner Susan Lamb shared her expertise and unique experiences through the C. Edwin Baker Lecture for Liberty, Equality and Democracy at the West Virginia University College of Law on Jan. 30.
Shopping center landlord alleges tenant breached contract
WHEELING — A Wheeling shopping center landlord is suing a tenant, alleging breach of a lease agreement.
New Martinsville landlord accuses tenant, guarantor of contract breach
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A New Martinsville shopping center landlord is suing a tenant and guarantor, alleging breach of a lease agreement.
Logan school board blames Triad Engineering for damages
LOGAN — The Logan County Board of Education is suing a geotechnical engineering firm, alleging professional negligence.
Saleswoman accuses car dealership of wrongful discharge
WILLIAMSON — A Kentucky woman is suing a Ford Lincoln dealership, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and wrongful discharge.
Couple blames chemical companies for husband's injuries
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Marshall County couple is suing chemical companies, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and an unsafe work environment.
Richwood sues drug distributors for prescription pill epidemic
CHARLESTON – The Town of Richwood has filed a lawsuit against three drug distributors it claims caused and contributed to the opioid epidemic across the state.
Iraq veteran now serving as governor's top legal adviser
CHARLESTON – Brian Abraham, a West Virginia Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq, has been appointed as general counsel for Gov. Jim Justice. In this role, Abraham will be the governor’s top legal adviser.
Kaufman hosts mock trials for Kanawha County students
CHARLESTON – Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman hosted mock trials with students from Overbrook Elementary School recently.
Former employee accuses telecommunications company of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a telecommunications company, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Employee blames CSX for injuries
WINFIELD — A Poca man is suing CSX Transportation, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Mail delivery driver alleges employer violated wage acts
RIPLEY — A mail delivery driver is suing a trucking business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Property owners allege contractors owe more than $26,000
RIPLEY — Two Jackson County property owners are suing contractors, alleging the defendants owe more than $26,000 for breach of contract.
Town of Kermit files opioid lawsuit against five drug companies
WILLIAMSON – The Mingo County town of Kermit has joined the list West Virginia, a handful of counties and a few communities that have filed lawsuits against five drug companies it claims helped fuel an opioid epidemic within in the town and across the state The suit, filed Jan. 31 in Mingo Circuit Court, names McKesson Corporation, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Cardinal Health, Miami-Luken and HD Smith Corporation as well as former Kermit clinic owner Cameron Justice as defendants.
West Virginians will get nearly $3M in Western Union settlement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced the state’s involvement in a $591 million settlement with Western Union Company, resolving a multistate investigation into consumer usage of the wire transfer service to send money in a wide variety of third-party scams. Approximately 2,300 consumers living in West Virginia are eligible for refunds totaling $2.9 million.
Jenkins reintroduces bill that aims to attract new businesses to West Virginia
WASHINGTON – Congressman Evan Jenkins (W.Va.-3), is concerned that West Virginians in the economically devastated coal areas need economic incentives for new businesses to invest in those areas. He has re-introduced CORE, a bill to help attract new businesses.