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Appeals court vacates challenge involving West Virginia's COVID-19 shutdowns
CHARLESTON — A federal appellate court judge handed down a ruling shutting down challenges to Gov. Jim Justice's COVID-19 shutdowns.
Nine more lawsuits filed against Miracle Meadows for abuse
CHARLESTON — Nine more lawsuits have been School filed against Miracle Meadows by former students who alleged they were abused during enrollment at the private boarding school.
The WVDOH has a Transportation Attorney III position open
The WVDOH has a Transportation Attorney III position open.
Man says he was fired after nearly 20 years at Best Buy after using FMLA time
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County man says he was wrongfully terminated from his job at Best Buy after nearly 20 years for taking FMLA time off because of complications related to the birth of his son.
Morrisey's office warns consumers of mystery shopper scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious when responding to offers to become secret or mystery shoppers.
Chambers USA Recognizes Nelson Mullins' Attorneys and Practices in its 2022 Guide
Chambers USA Recognizes Nelson Mullins' Attorneys and Practices in its 2022 Guide.
AG's office gains $500,000 consent judgment against California attorney
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has entered into a $500,000 consent judgment against a California attorney and his company for alleged violations of the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Supreme Court remands case, orders judge to grant declaratory judgment
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a Jefferson County couple cannot invoke equitable remedies in an attempt to reinstate rights they never had in the first place.
Former WV Realtor employee says CEO repeatedly sexually harassed, assaulted her
CHARLESTON – A former employee of the West Virginia Association of Realtors says her supervisor engaged in “an extreme, pervasive and repeated pattern of sexual harassment and assault” against her that also led to her constructive dismissal.
Beckley pension boards sue state agency to keep current payment methods
BECKLEY – The Beckley police and fire pension boards have sued the state Municipal Pensions Oversight Board, saying it’s asking them to change systems that have worked for years.
West Virginia judges living in the Wild, Wild West
It’s almost as if they think having the title of judge means they can do whatever they want, so they take the law into their own hands. They seem to think the rules don’t apply to them.
Man accuses South Charleston officers of using excessive force to injure him
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says South Charleston police officers used excessive and unreasonable force on him.
Chambers USA Recognizes Five Flaherty Attorneys
Chambers USA Recognizes Five Flaherty Attorneys.
Putnam County student wins statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a Putnam County student as the statewide winner of this year’s Kids Kick Opioids contest.
Car painter sues 18 companies for contracting Parkinson's disease
CHARLESTON — A man is suing 18 companies for causing him to contract Parkinson's disease.
Lawsuits allege excessive force by West Virginia State Trooper
CHARLESTON —Three lawsuits have been filed against the West Virginia State Police alleging excessive force by one of its police officers.
Happy Pride Month 2022!
Happy Pride Month 2022!
Motel security guard says he was forced to quit for lack of COVID protocols
CHARLESTON – A security guard says he was constructively terminated because the motel where he worked refused to follow safety protocols at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supreme Court says man ineligible to practice law in West Virginia
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found a man ineligible for admission to the practice of law by transfer of his 2017 Uniform Bar Exam score.
Supreme Court says no error in lower court decision about Huntington Red Lobster parking
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that there was no error in a lower court's decision to partially deny summary judgment.