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Woman says St. Albans Operating Company wrongfully terminated her employment
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing St. Albans Operating Company for unlawful termination of her employment.
Man sues solar paneling company for system that didn't work
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Design 1 Group alleging the solar paneling he purchased did not meet his expectations.
Federal judge dismisses final count in W.Va. case about abortion pill
HUNTINGTON – The final count in a chemical abortion drug manufacturer’s challenge to West Virginia laws that bar prescribing the drug via telehealth has been dismissed.
Bowles Rice Ranked Nationally, Regionally Among 2024 “Best Law Firms”
Bowles Rice LLP has been recognized nationally and regionally in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers®.
Foundation to distribute opioid settlement funds has first meeting
CHARLESTON – The group in charge of distributing nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement funds met for the first time November 6.
Poca man sues State Farm for alleged fraud
WINFIELD — A Poca man says State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for denying coverage on a claim.
Woman says former employer wrongfully terminated her employment
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing St. Albans Operating Company for her wrongful termination.
Lawsuits could have major impact on real estate industry
The plaintiffs in both class-action suits are home sellers who previously listed their properties on different Multiple Listing Services (“MLS”). Both class-action cases challenge the National Association of Realtors' adoption and implementation of a cooperative compensation rule for listing brokers and buying brokers.
Woman sues WVU board of governors for husband's death
CHARLESTON — A widow is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors for her late husband's death.
WVDOT sues Boise White Paper for damages from accident
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways is suing Boise White Paper alleging it owes nearly $30,000 for an accident that caused damages to the interstate.
Man blames downed Suddenlink cable line for motorcycle accident
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Suddenlink claiming he was injured while driving his motorcycle due to a downed cable line.
Nelson Mullins Honors Paralegals with 2023 Jean D. Nunn Excellence Awards
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has recognized Meg Thrasher and Debbie Trotter with Jean D. Nunn Excellence Awards.
Latest podcast episode of "Talking Title IX and College Sports"
BG Partner and Title IX litigator Lori Bullock shares her insights on the latest podcast episode of "Talking Title IX and College Sports."
Judge rules in favor of landlord in power plant lease dispute
FAIRMONT – A business court judge has ruled in favor of Horizon Ventures of West Virginia in a long-running case regarding the lease of a Marion County power plant.
Cabell school board settles case about in-school church revival
HUNTINGTON – Four families have settled a lawsuit against the Cabell County Board of Education after it agreed to change a policy to ensure religious freedom of students.
Woman sues apartment complex owner for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing M&M Enterprises Nitro alleging she was injured when she fell down some stairs.
Former employee says Preston Contractors wrongfully terminated his employment
KINGWOOD — A man says Preston Contractors wrongfully terminated his employment.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Concerning NCAA’s Denial of Waiver for WVU’s RaeQuan Battle
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday issued the following statement and questioned the NCAA for denying a waiver to RaeQuan Battle, barring the student-athlete from playing basketball for West Virginia University.
U.S. Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld Applaud Funding Announced During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As part of the monthlong observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, United States Attorneys Will Thompson and William Ihlenfeld are proud to announce that the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) awarded $340,618 to West Virginia to bolster coordinated community responses aimed at bringing an end to domestic violence, as well as sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
State Supreme Court orders retiring family court judge to pay for ethics investigation
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ordered a retiring Eastern Panhandle family court judge pay more than $3,500 for the investigation into his violation of three rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.