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You serious, Clark? This is better than the Jelly of the Month Club
Kudos to the state Legislature for its tort reform work over the last several years. It was meant to make West Virginia courts more in line with others across the nation, and it seems to be working.
"Let's Talk" CLE Series - Session 4: Let’s talk gender, identity, and equity on December 8, 2022
Despite efforts to address bias, remedy the gender gap, and create a more inclusive legal industry, women and other historically excluded groups continue to lag.
Man says CAMC doctors wrongly told him they removed his ruptured appendix
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man says CAMC doctors didn’t remove his ruptured appendix even though they told him they had done so.
Two attorneys accuse law firm of not fully paying them
HUNTINGTON – Two attorneys have filed wage and payment lawsuits against a Huntington law firm.
Ohio County employees file three lawsuits about wage and payment issues
WHEELING – Ohio County employees have filed three lawsuits alleging improper wage and payment issues.
Intermediate Court of Appeals to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Grant County Courtroom
There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 8, for the new Grant County satellite courtroom that will be used by the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA).
Man sues former employer for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Universal Protection Service alleging he was wrongfully terminated from his employment and discriminated against.
Man sues Yamaha for defective side-by-side vehicle
CHARLESTON — A man says Yamaha Motor Corporation USA would not abide by a factory warranty on a defective vehicle.
Hummel receives public admonishment from state Judicial Investigation Commission
CHARLESTON – The circuit court judge who pulled out a gun during a hearing has been publicly admonished by the state Judicial Investigation Commission.
Morrisey leads brief supporting challenge to corporate average fuel standards
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of eight states in filing an amicus brief in support of a multistate challenge to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's corporate average fuel economy standards.
Founders face crucial decisions early in the startup journey
Founders face crucial decisions early in the startup journey: How to structure the company?
Morrisey, other AGs critical of Biden VA abortion rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough challenging a new rule providing access to abortions and abortion counseling at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries.
Morrisey praises federal ruling striking down horseracing rules act
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised a recent 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling that found the Horseracing Integrity Safety Act unconstitutional.
Moore criticizes new Biden ESG rule for retirement plans
CHARLESTON – West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore has criticized a new U.S. Department of Labor rule that gives investment managers broader discretion to consider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in retirement plan products.
Morrisey, other AGs ask UPS, FedEx to clarify gun purchase tracking policies
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined 17 other state attorneys general in asking UPS and FedEx to clarify new policies that allow them to track firearm sales.
Gov. Justice awards $1 million to West Virginia food banks for third year in a row
Gov. Justice presented ceremonial checks for $500,000 each during Tuesday's COVID-19 briefing to two West Virginia food banks: the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Facing Hunger Foodbank for the third year in a row.
Inmate sues state Division of Corrections following unprovoked attack
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for an alleged unprovoked attack by correctional officers.
Charleston attorney settles college closing case for $3.1 million
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has settled a class-action college closing case in Indiana for $3.1 million.
Attorney says she's relieved judge who displayed gun in court resigned
CHARLESTON – The attorney who says a circuit court judge pulled a gun out during a hearing says she is relieved he has resigned.
Attorney General Morrisey Fights to Keep Title 42 in Place
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey asked the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to permit a group of states led by Arizona and Louisiana to intervene in Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, a case in which a judge terminated the Title 42 policy.