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Law firm asks state Supreme Court to hear fee dispute over Monsanto litigation
CHARLESTON – A Charleston law firm has asked the state Supreme Court to hear a case regarding attorney fees stemming from Monsanto litigation after the Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling.
W.Va. leads group asking U.S. Supreme Court to strike down order federalizing voter registration process
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and chief election officers in eight other states have joined to bring legal action to try to stop an executive order issued by President Joe Biden they say would federalize state elections.
W.Va. Supreme Court rules MPLA case should be dismissed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a case against the chief medical examiner alleging violations of the Medical Professional Liability Act should be dismissed.
Swope files formal notice challenging Mingo election results
Incumbent state Senator Chandler Swope filed a formal notice June 5 with the Mingo County Commission against Craig Hart challenging the primary election results.
Judge dismisses guardianship case filed by Huntington businessman after woman's death
WAYNE – A guardianship and conservatorship case filed by a prominent Huntington businessman regarding an elderly woman has been dismissed following the woman’s death.
State solicitor general a step closer to federal energy appointment
WASHINGTON – A top official in the West Virginia Attorney General’s office soon could become a commissioner of a federal energy agency.
Kanawha prosecutor retiring next week
CHARLESTON — Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Charles “Chuck” Miller is retiring later this month.
Attorney General Morrisey, Allies Score Major Win for College Athletes
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday announced a proposed consent judgement has been submitted in a lawsuit against the NCAA that challenged the association’s Transfer Eligibility Rule, which would permanently bar the organization from enforcing its onerous transfer rule.
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.