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Fayette County Commission sues Bayer for PCB exposure for Minden residents
FAYETTEVILLE — Fayette County Commission is suing Bayer Cropscience alleging that toxins linger in the environment because of the defendants' actions more than 30 years ago.
Woman sues nursing home for family member's injuries, death
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Sunbridge Putnam Health Care alleging that they negligently failed to care for her family member.
Manchin leverages his power position into clout, helping West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Earlier this year, as Joe Biden became president, another Democrat was being touted as the most powerful man in Washington. Six months later, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is living up to that moniker.
Chamber releases legislative scorecard ranking legislators on job friendliness
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has released its legislative scorecard for 2021, which highlights major issues voted on by the legislature during the year involving job creation and economic development.
UPDATE: Family Court Judicial Associations drafts resolution seeking to have disciplinary counsel fired
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s Family Court Judicial Association has drafted a resolution asking the state Supreme Court to fire the state’s Chief Judicial Disciplinary Counsel and her deputy.
Coal companies sued for FLSA violations
ELKINS — Two men filed a class-action lawsuit against Alliance Coal alleging that it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when it failed to pay for "off-the-clock" work.
Union sues Overcash Pipeline for failure to abide by arbitration agreement
WHEELING — A union and one of its members are suing Overcash Pipeline alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Fairco sues Capitol Valley Contracting for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — Fair American Insurance and Reinsurance Company (Fairco) filed a lawsuit against Capitol Valley Contracting alleging that it breached its contract and owes more than $400,000.
Justice could be personally responsible for nearly $700 million in loans
NEW YORK — Gov. Jim Justice could be stuck repaying nearly $700 million in loans that coal companies owned by his family took from Greensil Capital, The Wall Street Journal reported.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Chambers USA Recognizes Jackson Kelly Attorneys
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has rated twenty Jackson Kelly attorneys in its “2021 Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers.”
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore’s Chambers USA 2021 Rankings Increase as Firm Grows Nationwide
Dinsmore & Shohl is pleased to announce substantial year-over-year increases in its attorneys and practice groups that received top rankings in the 2021 Edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces Marion County Student as Statewide Kids Kick Opioids Winner
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a north central West Virginia 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.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Objects to Federal Effort to Push Radical Race Theory in Schools
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging the Biden administration to reconsider educational proposals related to the teaching of critical race theory in America’s classrooms.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Members Elect Amy Humphreys to Serve on Management Committee
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that Amy Humphreys was elected to serve on the Management Committee at the firm’s May 2021 equity member meeting. Amy will serve a three-year term alongside current members, Tyler Dinsmore and Ted Martin.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins’ Banking and Finance Practices Earn New Recognition
IFLR1000 United States, a UK-based legal directory focused on transactions, has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s banking and finance practices in its 31st edition.
Non-union retirees sue Cabell Huntington Hospital over termination of benefits
HUNTINGTON — Two retired employees say that Cabell Huntington Hospital has violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 by misrepresenting its lifetime retiree health and welfare benefits.
Company says Teays Valley Assisted Living failed to pay rent
WINFIELD — A company is suing Teays Valley Assisted Living for failing to pay on a lease agreement.
Couple sues trucking company for car accident
PHILIPPI — A Barbour County couple says Z&S Trucking is liable for damages from an accident that occurred in 2019.
Warren McGraw retiring after 50-plus years of public service
PINEVILLE – Wyoming Circuit Judge Warren McGraw is retiring from the bench, ending more than 50 years of public service.
Drug companies grill addiction science director about funding numbers, program timelines
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial concluded its fourth week, attorneys for Cardinal Health probed an addiction science professor from Marshall University about recovery programs and estimated costs.