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Attorney General Morrisey Seeks Dismissal of Abortion Pill Manufacturer Lawsuit
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit lodged by GenBioPro, a company that makes a generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone.
Bill would take away rights for homeowners, critics say
CHARLESTON – Critics of a bill introduced in the House of Delegates would take away some major consumer protection rights for homeowners.
Attorney General Morrisey Files Motion to Intervene in Challenge to State’s Abortion Law
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s abortion law.
ADT injury, termination lawsuit sent back to state court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit initially filed in Kanawha Circuit Court and removed to federal court was partially remanded back to state court.
Two lawsuits filed against driver, vehicle owner for car accident
BECKLEY — Two lawsuits were filed against the Greenbrier County Committee on Aging alleging that they caused a car accident.
Morrisey, other AGs ask court to review SEC rule requiring more disclosures on proxy votes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey this week joined his colleagues in Louisiana, Texas and Utah in urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to review a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that requires investment managers to make more disclosures about their proxy votes.
Applications for Thirteenth Family Court Circuit vacancy now being accepted
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the family court vacancy on the 13th Family Court Circuit serving Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.
Man says he slipped on snow, ice at Yeager Airport
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was injured when he slipped on snow and ice at Yeager Airport.
Woman says Starbucks co-worker assaulted her while she was pregnant
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was assaulted by a fellow Starbucks employee while working and pregnant before her constructive termination.
Appeals court grants stay in state transgender athlete ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has granted a request to stay a lower court decision in a case challenging West Virginia’s ban on transgender athletes.
Morrisey seeks dismissal of abortion pill lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office wants a lawsuit filed by a company that makes a generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone to be dismissed.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Multistate Lawsuit Against EPA to Protect States Sovereignty Over Land and Water
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a coalition of more than 20 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, asking a federal court to vacate the newly published final rule redefining Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and declare it unlawful.
Call fentanyl what it is: a Weapon of Mass Destruction
Enough is enough. Far too many people are dying because of this menace. It is these families’ voices that must be heard, their warnings that we must hear and their calls to action that we must heed.
CAMC denies allegations in medical negligence case
CHARLESTON — Charleston Area Medical Center and a physician deny the allegations against them in a medical negligence case.
Woman sues assisted living facility for discrimination, facility denies allegations
CHARLESTON — Sweetbriar Assisted Living says it is not responsible for allegations against it in a lawsuit by a former employee.
Justice Department Investments in State Crisis Intervention Include More Than $1.7 million for West Virginia
United States Attorney Will Thompson announced that the Justice Department has awarded $1,755,887 to West Virginia as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program.
Couple sues DOH, contractors for temporary roadwork area
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing several road construction companies claiming that a temporary roadwork area wasn't properly labeled.
AG’s office files motion to intervene in challenge to state’s abortion law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a motion for the state to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s abortion law.
Dinsmore Earns Gold Ranking from World Trademark Review, Five Attorneys Individually Recognized
For the second year in a row, World Trademark Review has awarded Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s trademark group with a Gold ranking in its annual WTR 1000 for 2023.
Pain management doctor says he was forced out of market by hospital
WHEELING – A Northern Panhandle pain management doctor says officials at a local hospital have squeezed him out of the market.