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Board recommends suspension, fine for judge who used influence in traffic stop
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board has recommended an unpaid suspension and fine for a circuit judge who tried to use his position as a judge following a traffic stop.
WV attorneys 'Get the Scoop on Mission WV' at Capstone Event
The WV State Bar Board of Governors (BOG) and Young Lawyers Section (YLS) will host “Get the Scoop on Mission WV” with special guests from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals at Capitol Market in Charleston on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Circuit Judge Phillip D. Gaujot Announces Retirement
Circuit Judge Phillip D. Gaujot Announces Retirement.
Couple says child was injured by correctional officer
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation alleging their child was injured by a correctional officer.
Judge allows more infants to be added to case involving children born addicted to opioids
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has issued an order allowing more infants to be added to the docket in a case involving children born addicted to opioids.
Federal judge gives Morgantown a deadline to answer firefighter retaliation lawsuit
MORGANTOWN – Two lawsuits accusing the City of Morgantown of retaliation against its firefighters and police officers have been removed to federal court.
2022 Regional Meeting - Shepherdstown- Bavarian Inn on September 29, 2022
2022 Regional Meeting - Shepherdstown- Bavarian Inn on September 29, 2022.
Nurse sues Thomas Health System for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Thomas Health System claiming she was injured when she slipped and fell due to a wet floor.
We are honored to be a part of the United Way of Central WV’s 2022
We are honored to be a part of the United Way of Central WV’s 2022.
Mother sues Nitro for child's injuries from city bike park accident
CHARLESTON — A parent is suing the city of Nitro for her minor child's injuries from a bike accident.
Woman says she was injured by State Police during son's arrest
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and the West Virginia State Police claiming she was injured by a trooper when he came to arrest her son.
Huntington sues sober living operator for refusal to allow inspections
HUNTINGTON — The City of Huntington is suing the operator of more than a dozen sober living homes in the city, claiming the operator failed to allow the city to inspect the homes.
West Virginia Office Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Legal Malpractice Matter
West Virginia Office Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Legal Malpractice Matter.
State Christian education group files amicus brief supporting Hope Scholarship Act
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Christian Education Association has filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the state’s appeal of an injunction that kept the Hope Scholarship Act from going into effect.
Woman sues physician for family member's death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a Kanawha County physician alleging he is responsible for the death of her family member.
Morrisey hails permanent injunction against Head Start vaccine mandates
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising a decision by a Louisiana federal judge saying President Biden's administration cannot impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on teachers in the Head Start early education program.
Man blames two Charleston officers for injuries following use of excessive force
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was slammed to the ground and repeatedly kicked by two Charleston police officers.
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Visa, Mastercard and American Express to Reconsider Plans to Categorize Gun Shop Sales
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Visa, Mastercard and American Express to Reconsider Plans to Categorize Gun Shop Sales.
Morrisey, other AGs question legality of new credit card category for gun sales
CHARLESTON — Following his letters urging three major credit card companies to reconsider their bid to apply a new merchant code to distinguish firearms purchases at gun shops, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition raising concerns over the legality of the proposed action.
Morrisey asks DEA for more info on nitazenes, which are 10 times stronger than fentanyl
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter to the administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration asking for more information on nitazenes, which are increasingly linked to deadly overdoses.