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Latest opioid ruling puts MDL judge further out of step on public nuisance
CHARLESTON – A federal judge soundly rejected the public nuisance theory behind most opioid litigation, further isolating the judge in charge of thousands of similar lawsuits who has consistently ruled in favor of plaintiffs on this very question.
Congratulations to Sharon Iskra
Congratulations to Sharon Iskra.
Trial postponed after Monday's ruling in separate opioid case
CHARLESTON — A trial involving opioid distributors and several West Virginia cities and counties has been postponed after Monday's decision in another opioid case.
Attorney General Morrisey Releases Legal Memorandum on Abortion Regulations
Attorney General Morrisey Releases Legal Memorandum on Abortion Regulations.
Judge rules in favor of opioid distributors in Huntington, Cabell cases
CHARLESTON – After more than 11 months, a federal judge has ruled in favor of three drug distribution companies, saying their actions did not cause the opioid epidemic in Huntington and Cabell County.
Attorney General Morrisey Pens Letter Asking Maryland Governor for Gun Reciprocity in Light of SCOTUS Ruling
Attorney General Morrisey Pens Letter Asking Maryland Governor for Gun Reciprocity in Light of SCOTUS Ruling.
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.