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Bridge The Gap Annual Meeting 2024 Register Now RUNS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE ANNUAL MEETING
Newly admitted members are required to complete a mandatory Bridge-the–Gap Program sponsored by the State Bar within 24 months after admission to the West Virginia State Bar.
Estate blames poor medical care in jail for man's suicide
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Marion County man blames poor medical care for his suicide while in jail.
Ohio County 911 dispatchers sue over 'on-call' pay , workplace safety issues
WHEELING – A group of current and former Ohio County 911 dispatchers have sued the county commission over pay issues related to “on-call” procedures and workplace safety issues.
Kentucky voters will see amendment to prevent non-citizen voting; W.Va. measure stalls
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A bill that would prevent non-citizens from voting in Kentucky has passed the Kentucky General Assembly. Senate Bill 143 passed on a 72-12 vote March 15.
Estate blames state jail system for man's death
BECKLEY — A federal lawsuit seeks to hold PrimeCare and the correctional staff accountable for their alleged negligence and failure to provide adequate medical care to an inmate, resulting in his death while in custody at Southern Regional Jail.
W.Va. Supreme Court reverses part of circuit court DHHS ruling
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals partially reversed a lower court ruling involving the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Mother claims teacher sent explicit photos, asked student for sex before tutoring session
CHARLESTON – The mother of a St. Albans High School student says a tutor sent sexually explicit photos to her son.
Kanawha, Roane students get firsthand look at Supreme Court through LAWS program
ELKVIEW – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals took its show on the road Wednesday. The Justices heard cases March 13 at Herbert Hoover High School as part of the court’s LAWS (Legal Advancement of West Virginia Students) program.
Outback manager says she was victim of gender discrimination, retaliation
CHARLESTON – A former Outback Steakhouse manager claims she was a victim of gender discrimination and retaliation by the company.
Man with developmental disabilities accuses Walmart of discrimination, wrongful termination
WHEELING – A Cameron man with developmental disabilities says he was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated by Walmart.
Tenant says she was discriminated against after apartment complex fire
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination when she was denied relocation to another property after a fire at her rental complex.
Couple says Ford Explorer they purchased was a lemon
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple says the Ford Explorer they purchased was defective.
Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition File Petition for Review on SEC Climate Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey briefed the media on Wednesday on a major legal development involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins National Consumer Protection Initiative
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is joining with consumer protection groups and other state attorneys general to help consumers combat scam calls in observation of National Consumer Protection Week, a consumer education initiative spearheaded by the Federal Trade Commission.
Properly affording government services: Economics 101
If legislators continue to demand an increase in base spending that equals or outpaces economic growth, we will never reach the point of properly affording government services
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Multistate Fight Against Biden Administration’s Job-Killing EPA Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Kentucky a 24-state coalition in a lawsuit to block a devastating new air quality rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that would raise costs on West Virginia manufacturers, utilities and families.
Jury awards $1.9M medical malpractice verdict to Huntington woman
HUNTINGTON – A federal jury has awarded a Huntington woman with a $1.8 million verdict in a medical malpractice case.
Class action says Allegheny Wood Products failed to provide WARN Act notice
BECKLEY – A former Allegheny Wood Products employee has filed a potential class action lawsuit against the company after it abruptly shut down last month.
Nurse claims Thomas Health wrongfully denied her COVID vaccine religious exemption
CHARLESTON – A registered nurse says Thomas Memorial Hospital wrongfully denied her religious exemption request from taking the COVID-19 vaccine.
Intermediate Appeals Court rules in case involving chlorine gas leak
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals granted partial summary judgment for several counterclaims in a case involving a chlorine gas leak that caused injuries.