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AG's office asks Maryland for gun reciprocity following U.S. Supreme Court ruling
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan asking the governor to recognize West Virginia concealed weapons permits.
Morrisey says current state abortion law works, but Legislature needs to do more
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has issued a legal memorandum regarding the state’s 1840s-based abortion law, saying it is enforceable.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Lauren Turner Named to Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
Steptoe & Johnson’s Lauren Turner Named to Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Class of 2022.
Supreme Court reins in EPA's power over greenhouse gas emissions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has reigned in the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Application for Second Family Court Circuit vacancy
Application for Second Family Court Circuit vacancy.
State's only abortion clinic, others file lawsuit to keep W.Va. ban from being enforced
CHARLESTON – Calling the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade “shameful,” West Virginia’s only abortion clinic and others have filed a lawsuit to prevent the enforcement of a 19th Century law that would ban abortions in the state.
Morrisey warns of scam using his, governor's name
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued a warning to consumers to watch for a scam bearing the name of Publishers Clearing House, the Attorney General and the Governor.
Supreme Court rules MLPA case was not timely filed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit filed under the state's Medical Professional Liability Act was not timely filed and dismissed with prejudice.
Man sues worksite owners for work injuries
WHEELING — A Wyoming County man is suing Paragon Integrated Services Group for injuries sustained at work.
Greear says new Intermediate Court of Appeals ready to gavel up
CHARLESTON – The state’s new Intermediate Court of Appeals opens July 1, and Chief Judge Dan Greear is ready to get things rolling.
Attorney General Morrisey Urges US Justice Department to Investigate Violence Against Pro-Life Groups
Attorney General Morrisey Urges US Justice Department to Investigate Violence Against Pro-Life Groups.
Couple sues WVU Board of Governors for injury during surgery
MORGANTOWN — A couple is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors for violations of the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act.
Retired WVU professor sues university for discrimination
MORGANTOWN — A retired West Virginia University professor is suing the school for discrimination during her employment.
Couple sues law firm, others for breach of contract
WINDFIELD — A Poca couple is suing Metz Law Offices alleging it, along with several other defendants, did not have their best interest in mind when they purchased a home.
Morrisey, 17 other AGs challenge Biden's proposed changes to Title IX
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 17 other state AGs have sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona challenging the Biden administration’s proposed changes to Title IX.
Attorney General Morrisey and Defenders of the Save Women’s Sports Law Celebrate Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Title IX
Attorney General Morrisey and Defenders of the Save Women’s Sports Law Celebrate Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Title IX.
Woman sues home inspection company for breach of contract, negligence
CHARLESTON — A Cross Lanes woman is suing Real Property Inspections alleging it breached its contract and was negligent.
Employee, husband sue Family Dollar for injuries
BLUEFIELD — A Fayette County couple is suing Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia for injuries sustained at its Gauley Bridge location.
State Supreme Court sides with woman, daughter in nursing home negligence case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed with a circuit court that a woman and her mother were not bound by an arbitration agreement.
Justice Prevails Again: Bailey Glasser Secures Another Win for Governor’s Pandemic Response
Justice Prevails Again: Bailey Glasser Secures Another Win for Governor’s Pandemic Response.