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Morrisey joins other AGs supporting passage of federal bill to stop California pork proposition
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined an alliance of 16 states that support the passage of federal legislation to prevent a California law to affect agricultural trade in other states.
Foster Construction sued over car accident injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman filed a lawsuit against Foster Construction claiming its employee was driving negligently and caused a car accident in which she was injured.
Woman sues facility for family member's injuries, death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Cedar Ridge Center for her family member's injuries and death.
Write this down: Here's who will be Kanawha's new circuit court judge
The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission had 12 people apply for the open circuit court seat left by the retirement of longtime Kanawha Circuit Judge Duke Bloom.
12 apply for Kanawha Circuit Court seat left open by Bloom's retirement
CHARLESTON – A dozen people have applied for the open seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Circuit Judge Duke Bloom.
Cross Lanes couple sues companies for mining, timbering efforts that allegedly caused their home to flood
CHARLESTON — A Cross Lanes couple is suing Blue Eagle Land for flooding that caused them to have to move.
Woman says new vehicle was defective
CHARLESTON — A woman says a vehicle she purchased from General Motors was defective.
Employee sues Upshur County EMS for discrimination
BUCKHANNON — An employee is suing Upshur County Emergency Medica Services Inc. for discrimination
Dunbar settles fatal police brutality civil suit for $2 million
CHARLESTON – The City of Dunbar has agreed to settle a fatal police brutality civil lawsuit with the estate of a man who was killed while in custody.
Moore applauds S&P Global's decision to ditch ESG credit rating scores
CHARLESTON – West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore has praised S&P Global Ratings for its recent decision to discontinue issuing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credit indicators as part of its ratings analyses.
Morrisey leads letter critical of EPA’s proposed new rule on power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 21 states opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new rule on existing coal-, natural gas- and oil-fired power plants.
Steptoe & Johnson Names New Managing Member for Morgantown Office
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has named J. Brooke Kamicker the Managing Member of the firm’s Morgantown office.
Petition to reclaim Washington Redskins NFL name gains momentum
The Washington Redskins were renamed the Commanders in 2022
West Virginia doctrine that can boost damages awards intact after court challenge
A federal appeals court has fortified a West Virginia policy that aims to level the playing field between policyholders and insurance companies in litigated claims, but critics say such policies ultimately increase the cost of insurance.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Supports National Night Out
United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld and his staff celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1.
Hosted a social event for young lawyers
The West Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyer Section, in conjunction with Counsel Connections, hosted a social event last Thursday for young lawyers.
Couple blames West Virginia American Water for costly 18-month leak
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple blames West Virginia-American Water for a pipe leak that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage to their home and property.
Woman files lawsuit against company for car accident
CHARLESTON — A Mineral Wells woman is suing Rokstad Power and one of its employees for a car accident that caused damages and injuries.
Attorney sues insurance carrier, contractor for negligent bathroom remodel
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston woman is suing State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company for breach of contract and negligence after a bathroom remodel caused a flood.
ICA once again criticizes Kanawha Family Court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals recently issued another memorandum decision critical of a Kanawha Family Court judge for how she handled a contempt order in a child custody dispute.