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State Senate again passes bill to create intermediate court of appeals
CHARLESTON – The state Senate has passed a bill to create an intermediate court of appeals.
Elderly Charleston woman blames Kroger after shattering her leg outside West Side store
CHARLESTON – An elderly Charleston woman says she fractured her leg when she fell because of a hazard outside a Kroger grocery store.
Circuit judge denies Diocese's motion to dismiss sexual abuse case
NEW CUMBERLAND – A circuit judge has denied a motion by the Catholic Church to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Weirton man who claims he was sexually abused as a child by a priest.
AG's office warns consumers of COVID-19 vaccine scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has received a number of calls from consumers who claim to have received suspicious calls related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Man sues Dunbar, officer for injuries from traffic stop, assault
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man says the City of Dunbar and one of its officers caused him severe physical pain.
Former employee sues Gestamp West Virginia for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Gestamp West Virginia for discrimination.
Group says state Senate bill about COVID immunity is too broad, overreaching
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia group committed to protected the 7th Amendment right to jury trial says the state Senate’s COVID-19 immunity bill is too broad and could take away citizens’ rights.
EPA takes another step toward newer, more stringent guidelines for PFAS
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is moving closer to issuing new regulations on polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
AG's office reminds consumers to research tax preparation services
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding consumers to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing their taxes for the April 15 deadline, particularly because some tax preparers offer remote assistance due to COVID-19.
Couple sues boating company for failure to properly care for boat
CHARLESTON — A Nicholas County couple claims Trojan Landing Marine Inc. failed to properly winterize their boat and caused it to fall into disrepair.
AFP-WV, state lawmakers urge others to support Hope Scholarship bill
CHARLESTON — Americans for Prosperity - West Virginia urged lawmakers to pass the Hope Scholarship bill that will give families, students and educators flexibility with education savings accounts.
Fiancée of unarmed Roane man killed by deputy files lawsuit against him, county
SPENCER – The fiancée of a man who was shot and killed by a Roane County sheriff’s deputy in 2019 has filed a lawsuit against the deputy and the county commission.
Morrisey says he's ready to fight Biden administration's environmental, fossil fuel policies
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he will work to protect the state from federal overreach under President Biden. He also said the opioid epidemic and broadband access are big priorities for his third term.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Joins First Law International Referral Network
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is the latest law firm to join First Law International (FLI), a global network of more than 100 law firms operating in jurisdictions around the globe.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice submits legislation to make West Virginia a haven for remote workers by reforming corporate tax laws
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has submitted to the West Virginia Legislature a bill that will reform West Virginia’s corporate income tax laws to make West Virginia a haven for remote workers from all across the country.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Research Tax Prep Services
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminded consumers Thursday to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing their taxes for the April 15 deadline, particularly since some tax preparers offer remote assistance due to COVID-19.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: New Items on Supreme Court Website, YouTube
Two annual reports have been added to the West Virginia Judiciary website and a new video has been added to the West Virginia Judiciary YouTube Channel.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Budget Request Is Less Than Five Years Ago
The West Virginia judicial system budget request for the 2021-22 fiscal year is less than the fiscal year 2017 budget, Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins told the House Finance Committee in a meeting Friday.
COVID liability immunity bill passes state Senate, heads to House of Delegates
CHARLESTON — The state Senate has passed a bill that would provide immunity from civil litigation regarding COVID-19 matters.
State Supreme Court budget request is less than five years ago
CHARLESTON – The 2021-22 budget request for the state Supreme Court is less than the one for the Fiscal Year 2017.