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Defense attorneys question DEA official about opioid suspicious orders in West Virginia trial
CHARLESTON — An official of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told attorneys defending suppliers of opioid drugs that the companies were supposed to protect against suspicious drug orders without specific guidance from the DEA.
Former employee sues Sunbridge Putnam Health Care for sexual harassment by another employee
WINFIELD — A Hurricane woman is suing Sunbridge Putnam Health Care alleging sexual harassment by another employee.Bruce Medley, an employee of Sunbridge, was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Woman sues physicians, healthcare entities for husband's injuries, death
PRINCETON — A woman is suing several physicians and healthcare businesses alleging they are responsible for the death of her husband.
Supreme Court reverses circuit court, says woman should receive accrued time off
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a decision by a circuit court to deny a claim for payment of accrued paid time off after an employee resigned.
Supreme Court to Hear Cases in Braxton County as Civics Education Program for High School Students
Supreme Court to Hear Cases in Braxton County as Civics Education Program for High School Students.
Supreme Court reinstates suspension of coal miner for CBD oil
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court reinstated a decision regarding a six-month suspension for a Bluefield coal miner after he failed a drug test for taking a legal, over-the-counter treatment.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion Concerning Selection of Community Locations for Early In-Person Voting
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion Concerning Selection of Community Locations for Early In-Person Voting.
Huntington wants to delay holiday pay case, but firefighters don't
HUNTINGTON – The City of Huntington has requested a motion to stay a case filed by current and former firefighters regarding holiday pay issues until the state Supreme Court rules on a similar case out of Morgantown. But in response, the plaintiff firefighters say the cases aren't similar enough to warrant the stay and ask the court to deny the request.
Former Teva employee says company partly responsible for opioid epidemic
During a trial in West Virginia accusing opioid drug suppliers of causing an epidemic, a former employee of Teva, one of the defendants and the largest generic manufacture of opioids in the country, admitted the company could be held responsible.
JVAC releases names of applicants seeking to fill seat on Intermediate Court of Appeals
JVAC releases names of applicants seeking to fill seat on Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Defendant wants lawsuit against him dismissed
CHARLESTON — A defendant in a lawsuit that alleged misappropriation of funds is denying the claims against him.
Panther Creek Mining lawsuit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A complaint against Panther Creek Mining was removed to federal court and a protective order has been filed in the case.
Controversial foundation has thrown hundreds of thousands at McKinley campaigns
WHEELING – Some donations to U.S. Representative David McKinley’s previous election campaigns are raising questions, causing a competing campaign to say the Republican is "caving to leftists."
4th Circuit reverses ruling on West Virginia legal ads, backs state law
RICHMOND – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a federal court decision, ruling West Virginia’s law regulating legal advertisements for medications and medical devices is constitutional.
Defense attorneys challenge witness who showed increase in W.Va. opioid prescriptions
CHARLESTON – Attorneys defending drug suppliers accused of creating an opioid epidemic in West Virginia sought to poke holes in the earlier testimony of an analyst called as an expert witness by the state whose numbers showed a dramatic increase in opioid prescriptions from the years 2007 to 2017.
Probate Law Committee Meeting on April 27, 2022
Probate Law Committee Meeting on April 27, 2022.
Morrisey, other AGs support benefits for Public Safety Officers, families affected by PTSD
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a bipartisan coalition of 53 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass The Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022.
AG issues opinion about rules governing locations for in-person early voting
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued a legal opinion requested by Secretary of State Mac Warner concerning the validity of legislative rules retaining veto authority over locations for in-person early voting by the chairpersons of the county executive committees.
Governor appoints Lorensen to Intermediate Court of Appeals
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Charles O. Lorensen to the new Intermediate Court of Appeals to fill the seat left by the resignation of Donald Nickerson.
Jaclyn E. Schiffour Joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Charleston Office
Jaclyn E. Schiffour Joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Charleston Office.