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AG's office urges consumers to research tax prep services
CHARLESTON — With the filing deadline approaching, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing federal and state income taxes, particularly when tax preparers offer remote/online assistance.
Woman sues Walmart for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Walmart claiming she was injured on its property when she tripped over a loose floor tile.
Woman sues property owner for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing SBC Properties for injuries sustained from a fall down the stairs at her apartment building.
Chief Justice Walker to Speak to Students in Pocahontas County
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker will visit Pocahontas County High School to talk to students about the West Virginia court system on Tuesday, March 14.
Judge says former MEC member must pay full exit fee
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge has ruled a former member of a West Virginia-based NCAA athletic conference must pay the league its full exit fee of $150,000.
Former employee says Teays Valley Center supervisor sexually harassed her
WINFIELD — A former employee is suing Healthcare Services Group East for sexual harassment by a supervisor.
Circuit judge orders plaintiff to respond to motion to dismiss
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Kenneth D. Ballard has ordered the plaintiff in a case against the City of Charleston to file a response to a motion by March 10.
Moore hails Legislature’s passage of anti-ESG bill
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore is praising the state Legislature’s passage of his proposal to prevent money managers handling state pension funds from advancing their own environmental and social goals ahead of financial returns to the pensioners.
Chief Justice Walker to Speak to Students in Pocahontas County
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker will visit Pocahontas County High School to talk to students about the West Virginia court system on Tuesday, March 14.
Teacher didn't notice students having sex in class, lawsuit claims
WILLIAMSON – The legal guardian of a Mingo County student says the boy was the victim of a sexual assault by a fellow student during class last month.
Eight lawsuits accuse middle school teacher of sexually harassing students, sending lewd photos
LOGAN – Eight lawsuits accuse a middle school gym teacher of sexually harassing students, including sending them lewd photos on social media.
Morrisey, Moore hail MasterCard, Visa pausing plans to distinguish gun shop purchases
CHARLESTON – After MasterCard and Visa announced they’re pausing plans of applying a new merchant code to distinguish firearms purchases at gun shops, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was declaring victory.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets March Stops for North Central West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Former Clarksburg city worker says he wasn't paid for unused comp, vacation hours
CLARKSBURG – A former Clarksburg city employee says he never was paid for unused comp time and other leave.
Morrisey joins national ‘Slam the Scam’ call initiative
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is joining with consumer protection groups and other state attorneys general to help consumers combat scam calls in observation of National Consumer Protection Week, a consumer education initiative led by the Federal Trade Commission.
Morrisey wants to take trans athlete case to U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is filing an application with the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate the injunction pending appeal in a case challenging West Virginia’s ban on transgender athletes.
Veteran principal claims Lincoln County officials conspired to suspend, fire him
HAMLIN – A longtime teacher and principal has sued the Lincoln County Board of Education and others alleging they conspired to suspend and later fire him.
McDowell contractor hurls litany of allegations at coal operator
WELCH – A McDowell County business seeks almost $1 million for unpaid services as well as a preliminary injunction to keep another company from transferring three MSHA permits.
Michelle Wooton Election to Jackson Kelly Executive Committee
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the Firm has elected Member Michelle Elmore Wooton to a three-year term on the Executive Committee, effective February 9, 2023.
Appeals court hears West Virginia transgender Medicaid arguments
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has heard oral arguments for a case in which West Virginia seeks to reverse a lower court ruling requiring the state’s Medicaid program to treat transgender people’s healthcare needs.