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Man says State Farm failed to respond to a request by his attorney
FAYETTEVILLE — An Oak Hill man filed a lawsuit against State Farm Mutual Insurance Company alleging that it failed to respond to a request from his counsel regarding a lawsuit.
ACLU claims House of Delegates, committee violated open meetings law during session
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia House of Delegates and one of its committees violated the Open Government Proceedings Act during this year’s legislative session, according to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU.
Man sues River City Ford for fraudulent inducement into high-cost, high-interest loan
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing River City Ford and Santander Consumer USA Inc. alleging that he was induced into a high-cost, high-interest purchase and financing of a 2018 Ford Mustang.
Man sues former employer for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — An Elkview man says Western & Southern Financial Group wrongfully fired him and attempted to drive him out of his field.
Man sues oil and gas companies for failing to pay royalties
CHARLESTON — A man is suing several oil and gas companies claiming they have failed to pay him the royalties that he is owed.
Judge grants injunction halting law that would keep companies from deducting union dues from checks
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Judge has granted a temporary injunction to stop a new state law that would keep employers from deducting union dues from public employees’ paychecks.
Justices, circuit judge issue rulings in favor of former Trump advisor related to her divorce
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has affirmed an Ohio County family court divorce ruling in favor of a former adviser to President Donald Trump who had a “tumultuous” divorce with her ex-husband.
Defense blames doctor’s overprescribing, tries to discredit expert witness report
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial entered its sixth week, tensions rose as defendants spent the day trying to discredit a report by a substance use disorder epidemiologist.
Bank says it intends to collect $421 million from Justice companies
BECKLEY— Carter Bank & Trust filed a form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission stating that it still intends to collect the hundreds of millions of dollars from companies owned Gov. Jim Justice's family.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins’ Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practices Recognized by Pitchbook with Global, National Rankings
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. once again in its Q1 2021 global rankings as among the most active law firms advising start-ups and venture capital firms.
NELSON MULLINS: Construction Executive Magazine Names Nelson Mullins a Top 50 Construction Law Firm™
Construction Executive magazine has listed Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a Top 50 Construction Law Firm™ based on the following criteria.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice urges West Virginia congressional delegation to reauthorize AML program
Gov. Jim Justice sent a letter to West Virginia’s congressional delegation, urging immediate action to reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Welcomes New Family Court Judge
Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins welcomed Julie A. Pence to the judiciary after Gov. Jim Justice appointed Ms. Pence to the Eleventh Family Court Circuit (Kanawha County).
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Justices to Present Virtual CLE for Monongalia Bar Association
Four Supreme Court Justices are planning to jointly present a virtual one-hour Continuing Legal Education class for the Monongalia County Bar Association at noon on Tuesday, June 15.
Expert data shows Cabell County outweighed West Virginia, nation in prescription opioid abuse and harm
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial concluded its fifth week, an opioid abuse epidemiologist shared data connecting causation between prescription opioids and opioid use disorder.
Man says sheriff's deputies used excessive force
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the Kanawha County Commission after his 2019 arrest.
Couple says LG washing machine was defective
WINFIELD — A Putnam County couple is suing Home Depot and LG Electronics for a defective washing machine.
Morrisey secures punishments for Medicaid fraud
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney Patrick Morrisey made sure that two individuals were convicted of Medicaid fraud after investigating and prosecuting their cases through the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Attorney General objects to Mallinckrodt reorganization timeline
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is speaking out against an effort that would limit the amount of time West Virginians would have to go against potential flaws in the reorganization of Mallinckrodt LLC.
West Virginia joins coalition to overturn New Jersey gun law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has joined in with 23 other states asking the U.S.Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that permits states to outlaw ammunition magazines that are legal in more than half of the country.