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AG's office renews partnership with FCC on robocall investigations
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a renewed robocall investigation partnership with the Federal Communications Commission.
W.Va. State Bar Women in the Profession Committee Wins 2021 ABA Outstanding Law Day Activity Award
W.Va. State Bar Women in the Profession Committee Wins 2021 ABA Outstanding Law Day Activity Award.
Nickerson withdraws from seat on new intermediate court
CHARLESTON — Don Nickerson, one of three men recently appointed to serve as a judge on the state’s new intermediate appellate court, has decided to withdraw from the position.
Woman says she was injured in slip-and-fall at Walmart
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she suffered injuries when she fell at Walmart at the start of the pandemic.
Attorney General Morrisey Calls on US Attorney General to Increase Fentanyl Prosecutions and Penalties
Attorney General Morrisey Calls on US Attorney General to Increase Fentanyl Prosecutions and Penalties.
UPDATE: Plaintiff voluntarily dismisses Toyota sexual harassment lawsuit
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman says she was sexually harassed at and forced to resign from his job at Toyota Motor Manufacturing.
Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Research Tax Prep Services
Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Research Tax Prep Services.
Gay man says he was harassed, denied service at Spirit Halloween
CHARLESTON – A gay man has sued Spirit Halloween after he says he was denied service and harassed by a manager.
Open meetings lawsuit against House of Delegates dismissed
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha Circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the House of Delegates and a committee for allegedly violating the Open Meetings Act.
Morrisey wants U.S. AG Garland to increase fentanyl prosecutions, penalties
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to increase its prosecutions and penalties in fatal fentanyl drug cases in the United States and West Virginia.
Federal judge tosses $32.7 million insurance verdict, reduces it to $1.8 million
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has set aside a $32.7 million insurance verdict from last summer.
Judge Carter Williams should resign in disgrace
What is it with this guy? He’s been a lawyer for 30 years, a judge for five, and he’s continually being investigated for alleged lawbreaking.
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers.
State GOP appeals Wood County chairman ruling to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – The state Republican Party has filed a notice of appeal with the state Supreme Court asking it to review a recent ruling that put the ousted chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee back in the position.
Delainey D. Banks Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Wheeling Office
Delainey D. Banks Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Wheeling Office.
Woman blames faulty Home Depot insulation blower for damages
WINFIELD – A Kanawha County woman claims a faulty insulation blower rented at Home Depot caused her unnecessary headaches and expenses.
Congratulations to our Matt Miller
Congratulations to our Matt Miller.
CAMC, obstetrician deny allegations in complaint
CHARLESTON — The defendants in a lawsuit alleging negligence for the delivery of a newborn are denying the allegations in the complaint.
Greenbrier files countersuit, says N.C. family owes more than $350K in gambling debts
BECKLEY – The Greenbrier has filed a countersuit against an Indian American family that says it was discriminated against and treated poorly by resort staff, saying the family actually owes more than $350,000 in unpaid gambling debts.
Nine apply for Supreme Court seat left vacant by Jenkins
CHARLESTON – Nine people have applied for the vacancy on the state Supreme Court left by last month’s resignation of former Justice Evan Jenkins.