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AGs, pro-life groups file briefs with 4th Circuit supporting W.Va. near-total abortion ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – Attorneys General from 23 states as well as several pro-life groups have filed amicus briefs asking a federal appeals court to uphold West Virginia’s near-total ban on abortion.
Steptoe & Johnson Receives the 2024 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award
Steptoe & Johnson is honored to receive the 2024 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award from the West Virginia State Bar and Legal Aid of West Virginia.
Attorney General Morrisey: Biden’s DOJ Must Reconsider Red Flag Law Hub
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 19-state coalition in taking issue with the newly formed National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center—a hub formed by Biden’s Department of Justice to provide “assistance” to enities who implement laws confiscating firearms from those who purportedly pose a threat to themselves or others.
4th Circuit says W.Va. transgender sports ban violates Title IX
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has ruled West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the federal rights of one teen athlete.In its 2-1 ruling April 16, the U.S.
Man says Tesla he purchased was a lemon
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston man says the Tesla he purchased was a lemon.
WV CALA issues its 'Dirty Dozen' list of candidates with most money from trial attorneys
CHARLESTON – A statewide conservative legal reform group has issued its list of political candidates whose campaigns it says have accepted the most money from personal injury attorneys.
Three Jackson Kelly Attorneys Receive Appointments to the West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors
These appointments underscore our firm’s commitment to excellence in the legal community.
Miller company sues PAC, Morrisey campaign, TV stations for copyright infringement in ads
HUNTINGTON – One of the businesses owned by Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Miller has filed a federal lawsuit agasint fellow GOP candidate Patrick Morrisey’s campaign, a political action committee and a host of media companies accusing them of copyright infringement.
Man says Marmet Center nursing home didn't provide proper care
CHARLESTON – A man says he wasn't given proper medical care at Marmet Center.
Woman says Stanley Steemer didn't warn about dangers of wet stairs
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston couple says the wife was injured when she slipped and fell on wet stairs after Stanley Steemer had cleaned them.
Class action claims five companies didn't pay miners properly
CHARLESTON — A class action lawsuit has been filed against several mining companies alleging Fair Labor Standards Act violations.
Man blames doctor after being paralyzed by unauthorized spinal anethesia
CHARLESTON – A couple claims a doctor's unauthorized use of spinal anesthesia led to the husband's permanent paralysis.
Owner says airplane was damaged by maintenance company
CLARKSBURG – A Texas-based company says the airplane it owns was damaged during maintenance.
Cabell County paid more than $38K defending lawsuits from two disgruntled '22 candidates
HUNTINGTON – Cabell County has paid more than $38,000 in legal fees to fight a dismissed federal lawsuit filed by two former county commission candidates regarding a residence statute.
Inmate says jail staff negligently cared for his diabetes, hip fracture
CHARLESTON – A man says jail and medical staff were negligent in treating his diabetes and hip fracture while he was incarcerated.
Environmental groups file lawsuit against EPA
HUNTINGTON — Several environmental agencies have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and several officials alleging they have violated the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Kanawha woman says mortgage company wrongfully foreclosed on her home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman claims a mortgage company and bank illegally foreclosed on her home.
Attorney General Morrisey Shuts Down Biden Climate Mandate on Businesses
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a victory against the Biden administration’s Security and Exchange Commission mandate that would force business to track and report greenhouse gas emissions.
Morrisey, other AGs: DOJ must reconsider ‘red flag’ gun law hub
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republican AGs say a new hub created by the U.S. Department of Justice “pushes for the more aggressive use of so-called ‘red flag’ gun laws.”
Attorney General Morrisey Encourages Donations Following Major Flooding in the Region
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging those who are able to donate essential items to those affected by the major flooding in the Wheeling area.