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Bowles Rice Elects New Partners
Bowles Rice LLP has elected and proudly announces seven new equity partners and three new non-equity partners, effective January 1, 2024.
Steptoe & Johnson Offices Give Back During Holiday Season
In the spirit of the holiday season and in line with our Core Values, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC offices across the firm’s footprint have been giving back to our communities during this holiday season.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Sharon O. Flanery Named to Senior Leadership Team for Institute for Energy Law
Attorney Sharon O. Flanery, Chair of Steptoe & Johnson’s Energy & Natural Resource Department, has been named the Senior Vice Chair of the Institute for Energy Law (IEL).
W.Va. legal reform group, AG continue to spar over outside counsel fees
CHARLESTON – A legal reform group is criticizing Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for his office’s use of outside counsel, saying personal injury lawyers are being paid “hundreds of millions of dollars from government lawsuits.”
Two former employees say Outback owner sexually abused, harassed them
CHARLESTON – Two women say the owner of the Charleston location of Outback Steakhouse sexually abused and harassed them.
Patient sues for injuries sustained in ambulance crash
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man who was being transported in an ambulance has sued the operator after he was injured in a crash during transport.
Couple accuses financial company of abusive loan servicing practices
WHEELING – A couple accuses two mortgage-related companies of abusive loan servicing practices.
Two women sue DHHR, former supervisor for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON — Two women who were employed by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources say they were subjected to a hostile work environment and sexual harassment by a former supervisor.
Charleston couple says Joe Holland Chevrolet sold defective vehicle
CHARLESTON – A couple claims Joe Holland Chevrolet sold them a defective vehicle.
Canadian motorcyclist blames Appalachian Tire, driver for accident
CHARLESTON – A Canadian motorcyclist blames Appalachian Tire Products for an accident that caused him injuries.
Woman says insurer failed to pay out on late husband's life insurance policy
CHARLESTON – A Nitro woman claims American Income Life Insurance Company failed to pay out on her late husband's life insurance policy.
Armstead is new Chief Justice, Scarr is new ICA chief judge
CHARLESTON – There are lots of changes for 2024 at the state Supreme Court and Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement on Michigan Supreme Court Decision on Trump Ballot Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following a Michigan Supreme Court decision not to hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling that kept former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot.
ICA affirms ruling for attorney, law firm in malpractice case
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court decision in favor of an attorney and law firm accused of legal malpractice.
Women say DHHR suspended them for nearly four years with no explanation
CHARLESTON – A current and former employee of the state Department of Health and Human Resources have filed separate lawsuits against the agency for suspending them for almost four years without explanation.
Capito, EPW Republicans release report about 'Biden’s Radical Green Agenda'
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says President Biden’s top target in 2023 was America’s energy sector.
W.Va. treasurer joins coalition opposing SEC rule creating Natural Asset Companies
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore recently joined a coalition of leaders from 22 states to oppose a new rule proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to create Natural Asset Companies and request that the SEC reopen the public comment period.
Attorney General Morrisey Shatters Multiple Records for West Virginia in 2023
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office kept up a vigorous fight against opioid abuse, sought to beat back the Biden Administration’s overreaching energy policies that could destroy jobs and continued to combat assaults on the Second Amendment.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets January 2024 Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in January to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Appellate Court Clerk Retiring, New Clerk Appointed
Edythe “Eydie” Nash Gaiser, Clerk of Court for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia, is retiring.