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Justice companies say insurers failed to pay for COVID-related business losses
LEWISBURG – Companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family have filed a lawsuit accusing a host of insurance companies of failing to pay for business losses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
David DeJarnett Named 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Law
David DeJarnett Named 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Law.
Combating lawsuit abuse presents opportunities for jobs and growth
CHARLESTON – For decades, West Virginia’s legal climate ranked among the worst in the nation. This negative attention arose from real defects in our state’s civil justice system that put our state courts solidly outside of the national mainstream – a non-starter for job creators choosing where to invest and expand their business.
Manchin has explaining to do for his Inflation Reduction Act support
CHARLESTON – For more than year, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., seemed to stand strong against top-down radical ideas from his colleagues, like the Green New Deal and more wasteful spending. Then came the Inflation Reduction Act.
Morrisey, other AGs file brief backing religious liberty of Navy personnel regarding COVID vaccines
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined 21 other attorneys general in an amicus brief filed in support of the religious liberty of Navy SEALs and other Navy personnel seeking exemptions from the Biden administration’s continuing pursuit of universal COVID-19 vaccination.
Morrisey among 10 state AGs to sign Women's Bill of Rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he has signed the Women’s Bill of Rights, along with nine fellow attorneys general.
Former employee sues Family Care for wrongful termination, disability discrimination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Family Care Inc. alleging her employment was wrongfully terminated due to discrimination.
British investor sues Lightfoot Resources for failure to return overpayment
CHARLESTON — A British man is suing Lightfoot Resources for refusing to return an overpayment he made in error.
Man sues SWN Production, Equinor for breach of royalty agreement
WHEELING — A man is suing SWN Production Company alleging it breached its contract with him involving oil and gas royalties.
Amy Tawney Named 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" for Banking and Finance Law
Amy Tawney Named 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" for Banking and Finance Law.
Former bus driver accuses school board of discrimination, retaliation
PHILIPPI — A man is suing the Barbour County Board of Education alleging he was discriminated and retaliated against.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Letter Protesting Anti-Semitic Business Practices By ESG Ratings Firm
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Letter Protesting Anti-Semitic Business Practices By ESG Ratings Firm.
Three McDowell County residents accuse deputies of racial profiling
BLUEFIELD – Three Black residents are accusing three members of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Department of “unlawful and outrageous” racial profiling.
Ghanaian National Ordered to Pay $156,073 in Restitution for Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
Ghanaian National Ordered to Pay $156,073 in Restitution for Role in Romance Fraud Scheme.
Bank says Justice, company owes more than $3.5 million on loans
CHARLESTON – A bank has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jim Justice and one of his companies, saying three loans totaling more than $10 million were not fully paid.
Thunder in the Mountains college tennis event set for next month
CHARLESTON — Charleston attorney Rusty Webb is using his love for his community to sponsor a tennis tournament to expose kids in the area to non-traditional sports.
Roger Hanshaw Named "Lawyer of the Year" for Environmental Law
Roger Hanshaw Named "Lawyer of the Year" for Environmental Law.
Woman blames poor jail medical care for man's death from sepsis
CHARLESTON – A woman has filed a lawsuit saying inadequate medical care from jail staff led to the death of the father of her children.
Former Trump adviser accuses attorney of contempt in trust case
WHEELING — A petition for contempt has been filed in Ohio Circuit Court regarding a former adviser to President Donald Trump.
15 Bowles Rice Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch List
15 Bowles Rice Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch List.