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Biden rollback of permitting reform is making his own energy goals impossible
Now it is time to come together and reform the environmental review and permitting process to support an all-of-the-above approach to American energy — including oil, gas, coal, nuclear, renewables, and critical minerals.
Former employee says Thomas Health System wrongfully terminated her employment
CHARLESTON — A Dunbar woman is suing Thomas Health System arguing she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
West Virginia Super Lawyers Honors 21 Dinsmore Attorneys; One Named Top 10 in State
West Virginia Super Lawyers Honors 21 Dinsmore Attorneys; One Named Top 10 in State.
Senate President rips Supreme Court for candidate eligibility ruling
CHARLESTON – State Senate President Craig Blair criticized the state Supreme Court for its decision regarding the eligibility of a Senate candidate to be on the May 10 Republican primary ballot.
Supreme Court backs ruling declaring state Senate candidate ineligible
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court swiftly refused the motion for stay from a state Senate candidate who had been ruled ineligible to be on the May 10 primary ballot.
Witness in W.Va. opioid trial says DEA provided little guidance to defendants
CHARLESTON – Defense attorneys in the West Virginia opioid trial sought to portray the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency as providing no guidance on how drug-producing companies could comply with regulations.
Morrisey, other AGs call for disbanding new DHS Disinformation Governance Board
CHARLESTON — A group of 20 attorneys general, including West Virginia’s Patrick Morrisey, is asking Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to disband a new board and “cease all efforts to police Americans’ protected free speech and stop his attack on the First Amendment.”
Hearing set for motion to stay in Huntington firefighter pay case
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.
Gov. Justice releases results of DHS investigation into conditions at Southern Regional Jail
Gov. Justice releases results of DHS investigation into conditions at Southern Regional Jail.
Couple sues Walmart after woman slips, falls at store
PRINCETON — A Mercer County couple is suing Walmart alleging negligence and injury after a fall.
Former employee sues Norfolk Southern Railway for severe injuries
WILLIAMSON — A former employee is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company for injuries he suffered while doing his employment.
Justice Bunn Takes Office, Investiture Scheduled May 12
Justice Bunn Takes Office, Investiture Scheduled May 12.
Magistrate admonished following incident with neighborhood teens
CHARLESTON – A Harrison County magistrate has been publicly admonished following an incident with teenagers at his home last year.The state Judicial Investigation Commission issued the admonishment April 25 against Michael Weiss, who lives in the North View area of Clarksburg with his wife, adult son and daughter-in-law.On October 16, 2021, someone knocked on the back door of the Weiss home about 9:30 p.m.
Woman sues Sunbridge for sexual harassment, wrongful termination
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Sunbridge Putnam Health Care for sexual harassment and workers' compensation law violations.
Gov. Justice appoints Charles Lorensen to West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov. Justice appoints Charles Lorensen to West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Man sues The Cold Spot convenience store for injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A Lester man is suing The Cold Spot alleging he was injured while at the convenience store.
Monongalia magistrate admonished for vulgarities, inappropriate comments
CHARLESTON — A Monongalia County magistrate has been publicly admonished for violating rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Former DEA agent portrays opioid defendants as lax on suspicious orders
CHARLESTON — A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officer testified that the defendant opioid suppliers took lightly their responsibility to prevent drug diversion.
Circuit Judge receives public admonishment for holding two correctional officers in contempt
CHARLESTON – A McDowell Circuit Judge has been publicly admonished by the state Judicial Investigation Commission for holding two correctional officers in contempt, having them incarcerated and strip searched.
Attorney General Morrisey to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Attorney General Morrisey to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day.