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Hagerty to SEC chair on crypto crusade: 'Expect to hear from Congress'

By West Virginia Record Report |
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty told U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler he can “expect to hear from Congress” regarding the SEC’s recent actions targeting the crypto industry. Tennessee’s junior senator tweeted his message in response to a barrage of lawsuits the SEC filed against leading cryptocurrency firms, including U.S.-based Coinbase, which the SEC allowed to go public in 2021, was prevented from registering and has since been sued by the SEC.

Putnam judge issues temporary injunction in case involving family selling mobile homes without licenses

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — According to a recent ruling by a Putnam County circuit judge, four family members who are accused of illegally selling and installing mobile homes without the proper licenses, have had a temporary injunction instilled upon them.

State Supreme Court denies WVAWC writ in water leak case

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denied a writ of prohibition in an appeal involving West Virginia American water for the 2015 water leak.

Energy company demands judgment from Justice, coal companies

By Kyla Asbury |
WILMINGTON, Del. — Xcoal Energy & Resources has still not received a $1.9 million judgment from coal companies owned by the family of Gov. Jim Justice.

Attorney arrested for possession in Mingo County

By Kyla Asbury |
WILLIAMSON — A Logan County attorney was charged with impersonation of an officer and possession with intent to deliver, among other offenses, after a car accident that occurred last month.

Group of AGs support challenge to California's Unsafe Handgun Act

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined 23 other state AGs in support of a challenge to the constitutionality of California’s Unsafe Handgun Act.

Woman sues wildlife removal service for failure to remove raccoons

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — Xceptional Wildlife Removal was not, in fact, exceptional in removing an infestation of raccoons from two properties in Kanawha County, according to the homeowner's lawsuit.

Parents sue group home for daughter's death

By Kyla Asbury |
HUNTINGTON — The parents of an intellectually challenged woman are suing RSCR West Virginia for her death.

Woman, business sue West Virginia Nursing Network Infusion Services for termination

By Kyla Asbury |
WINFIELD — KB Infusion Services and its manager are suing West Virginia Nursing Network Infusion Services for wrongful termination.

Class action says credit union assessed improper fees

By Kyla Asbury |
HUNTINGTON — In a class-action lawsuit, a woman says Air Academy Federal Credit Union improperly assessed overdraft fees.

Trump announces intention to run for Supreme Court

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Trump (R-Morgan) announced he will run for the state Supreme Court.

W.Va. part of $102.5M settlement with Suboxone maker over monopoly tactics

By Chris Dickerson |
​West Virginia will receive about $1.5 million from the settlement.

Couple sues Hillbilly & Flatlander Construction for breach of contract

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Hillbilly & Flatlander Construction for breach of contract and negligence for home repairs.

Manchin’s actions don’t match his rhetoric on energy

By Jason Huffman |
One thing is clear: Senator Manchin is increasingly out of touch with West Virginian’s policy preferences, especially when it comes to energy.

Attorneys from West Virginia representing Bama basketball player in NYT libel suit

By Kyla Asbury |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two attorneys with West Virginia roots are representing University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears in his lawsuit against The New York Times for a story published in March.

West Virginia to lead the nation with 50-state solutions for election security

By Mac Warner |
Thanks to technology and the uniform efforts of all 55 county clerks, confidence in our elections has never been higher.

Woman says Big Lots caused injuries by failing to maintain walkways

By Kyla Asbury |
MOUNDSVILLE — A McMechen woman is suing Big Lots for injuries she sustained while on its property.

Union sues business for ERISA violations

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A local plumber's union is suing JBus Plumbing Heating and Air for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Morrisey joins coalition pushing bill to classify fentanyl analogues as Schedule I drugs

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a 23-state coalition in a letter urging U.S. Senate leadership to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.

Judge OKs recusal request by Kanawha prosecutor in possible Carper case

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has approved a request from the county prosecutor’s office to be recused from any possible criminal cases against County Commission President Kent Carper.