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Attorney General Morrisey Urges College Students Looking for a Job to Watch Out for Employment Scams
Thousands of students in the state are getting ready to return to college; some are getting their first crack at higher education.
Estate blames subpar medical care, security for Mingo County man's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Mingo County man blames subpar health care and lack of thorough security for his death while in jail.
Morrisey, other AGs ask administration to avoid politicizing AI regulation
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with attorneys general from 14 other states, submitted a comment letter to the Department of the Treasury, emphasizing the need for fair and unbiased regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector.
Southern Regional Jail plaintiffs have until November to file claims
BECKLEY – The state has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging inhumane living conditions and improper treatment at Southern Regional Jail.
Attorney General Morrisey Sues Unlicensed ‘Contractor’
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against an Elkins man for potential violation of the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act for allegedly engaging in home improvement services without the required contractor’s license, for providing substandard work, for abandoning projects before completion and, in some instances, failing to perform any work after accepting payment.
Disciplinary board wants Wheeling attorney disbarred
CHARLESTON – The state Office of Disciplinary Counsel is asking the state Supreme Court to annul the law license of a Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct.
Zak Balasko to Participate in 2024 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges Next Generation Program
Bankruptcy and corporate restructuring member Zak Balasko will be participating in the 2024 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) Next Generation (NextGen) Program.
Supreme Court says Paden City High School will remain open
CHARLESTON – Paden City High School will remain open after the state Supreme Court denied a motion to stay by the county school superintendent.
Attorney General Morrisey, DOJ, Bipartisan Coalition Score Big Win Against Google in Antitrust Case
Google is a monopolist and it acted unlawfully to maintain it, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said, paraphrasing the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia’s ruling Monday that tech giant Google had abused its monopoly power over its internet search business.
Braxton County attorney sentenced to prison for federal gun crime, has law license annulled
CHARLESTON – In less than 10 days, a Braxton County attorney has been disbarred and sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for felony possession of a firearm.
Healthcare Attorney Chelsea Brown Joins Jackson Kelly
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that Chelsea Brown has joined the Firm as a Member in the Healthcare Litigation practice group.
Suspended attorney, former prosecutor now held in contempt
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has found an already suspended attorney and former Pleasants County assistant prosecutor to be in contempt.
Legal battle to keep Paden City High School open continues
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for a group of Paden City residents and school employees are continuing to fight the Wetzel County Superintendent in court after she appealed a judge’s decision to keep the town’s high school school open.
4th Circuit to hear arguments in oil and gas royalties case this fall
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has scheduled oral arguments in an oil and gas royalties case for this fall.
WVU Law Students Benefit from Generous WV State Bar Gift
Thanks to the West Virginia State Bar, students at West Virginia University College of Law have the opportunity to receive financial support to work at a summer job and gain additional experience in an area of law they are passionate about.
Morrisey, other AGs blast Treasury over fearmonging against de-banking bans
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is one of 20 state AGs opposing the Biden administration’s claim that state laws preventing de-banking are a “national security threat.”
Registration for the September Regional Meetings opens
The State Bar is hitting the road and traveling around the state hosting CLE in a district near you.
Mother sues after 6-year-old girl sexually assaulted while in foster care
CHARLESTON – A Wood County woman says her 6-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted while in foster care.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets August Stops for Northern West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with northern West Virginia residents in August to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Wyoming County couple says 'foul-smelling' runoff from adjacent mine has damaged their property
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County couple says a mining facility adjacent to their property has illegally discharged “foul-smelling, noxious, foamy and potentially hazardous” drainage onto their property.