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Former employee sues Acadia Healthcare for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man who worked for Acadia Healthcare Company is suing alleging his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman sues Wells Fargo for improper care of mother's investment accounts
CHARLESTON — The daughter of a woman who had investment accounts that were improperly taken care of by Wells Fargo is suing it.
Pharmacy tech accuses Walgreen's of racial discrimination, constructive discharge
CHARLESTON – A Black man says he was the victim of racial discrimination while working at Walgreen’s.
Federal court doesn't rule on Gauley Bridge dismissal from police chief sex abuse case for now
CHARLESTON – A federal appeals court has dismissed – for now –an appeal seeking to overturn a lower court’s motion to dismiss a case in which a woman claims the former Gauley Bridge police chief sexually abused her when she was a minor.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials to Announce Successful Conclusion of Major Gun Trafficking Prosecution
United States Attorney Will Thompson will join with law enforcement officials on Friday, September 1, 2023, to announce the final outcome in a case that targeted the illegal trafficking of over 140 firearms from the Beckley area to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jackson Kelly's Morgantown, WV Office Relocates to Brand New Location
Jackson Kelly PLLC announces its Morgantown, WV office’s move to Westridge Corporate Park, located off Exit 153 on I-79, a brand-new location.
Blankenship says now is the time to overrule landmark defamation case
WASHINGTON – Attorneys for former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship say his defamation case against Fox News and other media outlets is the perfect one for the U.S. Supreme Court to consider overruling a landmark case about press freedoms.
Two lawsuits sue RV dealerships for defective vehicles
WINFIELD — Two lawsuits have been filed against RV dealers alleging the recreation vehicles purchased were defective and the dealerships failed to fix the RVs.
CAMC, physician sued for woman's alleged injuries
WINFIELD — A woman says Charleston Area Medical Center and a physician failed to properly care for her and treat her.
W.Va. Coal Association endorses candidates for '24 primaries
CHARLESTON – It’s Labor Day weekend, and things are starting to heat up for the 2024 primary.
Former Pilot Travel Center worker says she was sexually harassed by supervisor
CHARLESTON – A former Pilot Travel Center employee says was a victim of sexual harassment by her manager.
Boone County woman says deputy, Madison officer used excessive force on her
CHARLESTON – A Boone County woman says she was the victim of excessive force by county sheriff’s deputies and the Madison Police Department.
Nelson Mullins’ Venture Capital Team Recognized in Q2 Pitchbook Rankings
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. in its Q2 2023 global rankings as among the most active law firms advising emerging growth companies and venture capital firms, both in the United States and abroad.
Erie sues N.C. business whose driver struck Drug Emporium's sign
CHARLESTON — Erie Insurance is suing Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation alleging it needs to reimburse the insurer after one of its drivers damaged a sign at a Charleston business.
Woman says Abe Rental Properties breached its contract
CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing Abe Rental Properties for breach of contract for the apartment she was renting.
Young widow sues Freedom Mortgage for scheduled foreclosure
CHARLESTON — A young widow is suing Freedom Mortgage Corp. for the alleged wrongful scheduled foreclosure sale of her home.
With two civil suits filed, Alderson Broaddus board votes to file for bankruptcy
CHARLESTON – Days after Alderson Broaddus University closed its doors, two lawsuits already had been filed by students and employees.
Danielle Waltz, Fierce Advocate for the Success of West Virginia’s Economy, Joins Dinsmore as Equity Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is thrilled to announce the addition of Danielle Waltz, a skilled construction law litigator and champion for West Virginia’s economic success, to the Firm’s Charleston office.
Federal lawsuit looks to fix problems in state jail, prison system
BECKLEY – A federal lawsuit says the state’s regional jails and prisons are in desperate need of maintenance and staffing.
Congratulations to the Lawyers and Leaders Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Lawyers and Leaders Class of 2023, which includes Bowles Rice partner Ellen Maxwell-Hoffman and firm alumna Chief Justice Beth Walker.