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United States Attorney Will Thompson to Address West Virginia Board of Education
United States Attorney Will Thompson appeared before the West Virginia Board of Education during its 9 a.m. meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, to promote career technical education law and public safety programs.
Morrisey joins in letter to proxy advisory firms about concerns with ESG voting guidelines
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 21-state coalition in writing a letter to two of the nation’s largest proxy advisory firms about concerns with how environmental, social and governance considerations affect the firms’ proxy voting recommendations and conflict with the financial interests of their clients.
Couple sues Marshall University for infection from surgical procedure
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing Marshall University Board of Governors alleging it deviated from the applicable standard of care after a surgical procedure.
Intermediate appellate court affirms decision to deny pre-existing injury claim for workers' comp benefits
CHARLESTON — The Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that a man's cervical facet injections claim was rightfully denied.
Woman's estate blames Highland Hospital, staff for her suicide
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Putnam County woman blames Highland Hospital and staff members for negligent care, resulting in the woman’s suicide.
Woman says she was fired after business owner wrongly told customers she had COVID
CHARLESTON – A woman claims she was wrongfully terminated from her job after the owner and other employees falsely told customers she had tested positive for COVID-19.
United States Attorney Will Thompson to Help Mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
United States Attorney Will Thompson joined with officials from the Charleston YWCA and other key stakeholders on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Man says he fell from Cabela's tree stand that was similar to recalled product
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was severely injured after his tree stand purchased at Cabela’s failed despite a similar stand had been recalled for safety issues.
Man claims he was wrongfully fired while on COVID leave, accused of stealing company vehicle
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was wrongfully terminated while on COVID-19 medical leave and falsely accused of stealing a company vehicle.
Rawle & Henderson Announces the Promotion of Eight New Firm Partners
Rawle & Henderson, LLP is pleased to announce that the following eight attorneys have been promoted to Partners of the Firm: Matthew Chapman, Susan Dean, Thomas DiStefano, Joelle Florax, Iolanda D’Ambrosi-Francavilla, Patrice O’Brien, Jocelyne C. Peregoy and David Samlin.
Intermediate court says man was rightfully awarded 5 percent disability
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that a man was rightfully awarded only 5 percent permanent partial disability.
Morrisey blasts new federal rule on pistol braces
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is criticizing the Department of Justice’s release of a final rule governing pistol stabilizing braces.
State sends first Hope Scholarship payments to student accounts
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore has announced the first Hope Scholarship payments have been made to student accounts and can be used to pay for authorized educational services.
Intermediate appellate court rejects workers' compensation claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals agreed with the rejection of a Wayne County Board of Education employee's workers' compensation claim, finding it non-compensable.
Real estate agent accuses Old Colony of sex, gender discrimination
WINFIELD – A real estate agent accuses her former employer of sex and gender discrimination.
Bowles Rice Equity Partners 2023
In addition to our new Non-Equity Partners, we are thrilled to announce the election of four new Equity Partners at Bowles Rice. Effective January 1, 2023, their nominations were voted on and approved at the firm's year-end partner meeting last December.
Woman sues physical therapy facility for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Advanced Physical Therapy for an injury she sustained in physical therapy.
Inmate sues WVDOC for excessive force injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation claiming he was injured by a correctional officer.
Cemetery named in another lawsuit for placing remains in wrong crypt
CHARLESTON – A cemetery company is named in yet another lawsuit claiming it placed the remains of a woman in a mausoleum crypt that had been purchased by others.
2023 Interest Rate on Judgments and Decrees
The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has set the interest rate at 7 percent for judgments and decrees entered during the 2023 calendar year.