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U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Part in Justice Department’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults
U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Part in Justice Department’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults.
Man sues CAMC, others for negligence following knee surgery
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center alleging the hospital was negligent in its care.
Civil lawsuits accuse arrested parole officer of sexual assault
CHARLESTON -- A former regional director for the state jail authority recently pleaded guilty to witness tampering, and a former parole officer has been charged with sexual assault of at least two of his parolees. Four federal lawsuits have been filed in relation to the incidents.
AG's office warns consumers about computer repair scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers about a computer repair scam that is currently active in the Mountain State.
The red tape impeding the health care services West Virginians need most
West Virginia has the highest prevalence of heart attacks, lung cancer, and drug overdose deaths of any state. However, red tape in the form of “certificate of need” (CON) laws and regulations obstruct the provision of health care services to treat these ailments.
Lawyers Clearinghouse Honors Nelson Mullins Team with Pro Bono Excellence Award
Lawyers Clearinghouse Honors Nelson Mullins Team with Pro Bono Excellence Award.
Federal investigation will occur into conditions at regional jail
BECKLEY — After a class action lawsuit was filed in federal court regarding the conditions of a regional jail, a federal investigation will now occur.
Minority Lawyers Committee Meeting on October 13, 2022
Minority Lawyers Committee Meeting on October 13, 2022.
Woman says she slipped, fell on ice at Speedway store
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman blames Speedway after she slipped and fell on ice outside of the convenience store.
Federal Civil Rights forum coming to Morgantown
Federal Civil Rights forum coming to Morgantown.
Morrisey's 'line in the sand' bringing big opioid money to state
CHARLESTON – An attorney representing dozens of West Virginia cities and counties praised state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for his work on opioid litigation that could up bringing in about $1 billion in settlements to the state.
Supreme Court Admits Attorneys
Supreme Court Admits Attorneys.
Supreme Court reverses injunction against Hope Scholarship
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a decision to reverse an injunction against the Hope Scholarship Act on Thursday.
Morrisey's office files lawsuit against unlicensed contractor who bilked consumers
WINFIELD — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has sued an unlicensed contractor who performed home improvement projects for consumers in Kanawha and Putnam counties as well as other areas.
Jackson Kelly PLLC Announces Three New Attorneys Added to the Firm
Jackson Kelly PLLC Announces Three New Attorneys Added to the Firm.
Morrisey files suit against disc jockey/wedding planner for not providing services
NEW CUMBERLAND — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against a disc jockey and wedding planner who allegedly failed to provide advertised services to numerous clients.
Man sues Gateway Mortgage for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A man says Gateway Mortgage provided him the wrong information about his payoff amount, causing him significant harm and financial loss.
Former student says ex-Logan High band director sexually assaulted her
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County woman says her former Logan High School band director sexually assaulted her when she was a student.
2022 Regional Meeting - Chapmanville- Giovanni's on October 7, 2022
2022 Regional Meeting - Chapmanville- Giovanni's on October 7, 2022.
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Blankenship's conviction appeal
WASHINGTON – The United State Supreme Court has said it won’t review the conviction of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship.