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Federal judge approves sale of Justice helicopter for $1.4M
ROANOKE, Virginia – The sale of a helicopter formerly owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s business has been approved by a federal judge.
Study finds WV worst state for medical malpractice
CHARLESTON — A recent report shows West Virginia had the highest payouts of any other state in the nation regarding medical malpractice claims.
Morgantown, police officers resolve litigation
MORGANTOWN – The City of Morgantown has announced it has resolved litigation with its police officers.
Morrisey, other AGs urge U.S. Supreme Court to hear Mexico's case against gunmakers
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the U.S. Supreme Court should hear a case filed by Mexico alleging U.S. gunmakers are partially responsible for cartel violence.
Breaking down barriers to tackle cyber threats
HUNTINGTON – As the United States faces China’s unprecedented military buildup, conflicts involving our partners in two theaters, and resurgent terror threats, it is clear that the world today is more dangerous than most Americans have experienced in their lifetimes.
Morrisey joins coalition opposing Biden energy-efficiency changes for stoves, ovens
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a Nebraska-led coalition of 23 states in opposing the Biden administration’s new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens.
ICA sides with WSAZ in FOIA issue regarding letter withheld by DHHR
CHARLESTON – The state’s most-watched television station has won a court battle over a Freedom of Information Act request that was denied by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
Supreme Court rules for dentistry board in oral surgeon discipline case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and ruled that it complied with all statutory extension provisions and denied his request for a writ of prohibition.
Tort reform group slams 'referral fee' for W. Va. opioid lawyer, hopes lawmakers will investigate
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia tort reform organization is calling on lawmakers to investigate $141 million in fees being distributed to private lawyers involved in government opioid lawsuits after one attorney sued to collect referral fees for connecting lawyers with municipal officials.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Pocahontas County Student as Statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Winner
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a Pocahontas County student as the statewide winner of this year’s Kids Kick Opioids contest, a public service announcement partnership with elementary and middle schools that encourages students to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.
Manchin switches party affiliation to independent
CHARLESTON – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin no long has a “D” after his name.
Justice appoints Flanigan, Dixon to vacant judicial seats
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has made two appointments to fill vacant judicial seats.
WVU Law Alumni Serving the State and its People
West Virginia University College of Law continues to prepare graduates to provide legal services in communities throughout the state.
U.S. Attorney Recognizes Public Servants and Law Enforcement
United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld honored 22 public servants and law enforcement officials today for their exceptional work.
NCAA, states reach settlement in Transfer Eligibility Rule case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says a proposed consent judgment has been submitted in a lawsuit against the NCAA that challenged its Transfer Eligibility Rule to permanently bar the organization from enforcing the rule.
Dr. Timothy Hall alleges unlawful discrimination against Eastern Panhandle Anesthesia Associates
Dr. Timothy Hall has filed a lawsuit alleging intentional unlawful discrimination and retaliation by Eastern Panhandle Anesthesia Associates (EPAA) along with other associated entities following his wrongful termination after reporting threats from a colleague at WVU-BMC. He seeks compensatory damages for lost income and benefits among other reliefs.
Plaintiff sues Polaris Industries Inc. alleging defective design in roll-over protection system
Carlos J. Copley has filed a lawsuit against Polaris Industries Inc., claiming that their defective design of a utility terrain vehicle's roll-over protection system led to severe injuries during an accident in West Virginia last year.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Commends the Release of Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen National Response to Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence
United States Attorney Will Thompson commends the announcement of the Department of Justice’s new resource for prosecutors, “Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen Our National Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Involving Adult Victims.”
Six Raleigh Circuit Clerk workers sue county, former clerk for harassment, discrimination
BECKLEY – Six Raleigh Circuit Clerk office employees have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the former clerk of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and violation of the Whistleblower Act.
How W.Va. leaders, citizens can help restore fiscal sanity
As the “trust funds” associated with Social Security and Medicare become exhausted, future generations face the possibility of paying higher taxes and receiving less benefits.