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Following ‘shocking’ testimony in trial, WVDCR settles detainee death lawsuit for $1M
CHARLESTON – The family of a 26-year-old man who died while being detained at a regional jail facility has reached a $1 million settlement in the middle of the trial following “shocking” testimony that showed officer misconduct led to his death.
There you go again, governor
Watching Gov. Jim Justice’s weekly press briefing Thursday, I was reminded of a famous quote Ronald Reagan used during his presidential debates against Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale. “There you go again.”
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Continues Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with Mansfield Certification Process
Steptoe & Johnson is proud to announce it is joining more than 365 firms worldwide in reaffirming its commitment to Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025.
Judge sanctions Charleston attorney for discovery violations in police brutality case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has awarded a Logan County man more than $86,000 after sanctioning a Charleston attorney who failed to disclose her officer client had been named a defendant in two other police brutality lawsuits.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Following SCOTUS Denial of Government’s Bid for Partial Stay of Title IX Rule Injunction
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement Friday following the U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of the government’s bid for a partial stay of a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration’s recent Title IX regulation.
Agencies need help in serving most vulnerable citizens
The good people of West Virginia are eager to assist those in need. To that end, the West Virginia Legislature supports enhanced funding to care for our state’s most vulnerable populations.
Latest lawsuit says Greenbrier hasn't paid on $35M federal loan
CHARLESTON – In another legal and financial blow to Gov. Jim Justice’s family and businesses, The Greenbrier has been hit with a $36 million lawsuit claiming it defaulted on a loan that was part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
18 Steptoe & Johnson Attorneys Named by Best Lawyers® as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2025
Best Lawyers® has named 18 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2025 in various practices and regions across the firm.
Judge awards $31 million to coal company owner over soured business deal with Moscicki, Panther Enterprises
WELCH – A circuit judge has awarded the owner of a coal company nearly $31 million for a deal gone bad.
Paden City supporters want superintendent held in contempt after football games forbade at high school
CHARLESTON – The group of residents and supporters who successfully fought to keep Paden City High School open now have asked a judge to find the county school superintendent in contempt following a letter forbidding other high school football teams from playing games at the school.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Proud to Have More than 145 Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that 135 of the firm’s attorneys were named in the 2025 rankings of The Best Lawyers in America.
250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch
More than 250 Dinsmore attorneys were recognized as Best Lawyers or Ones to Watch in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Disciplinary panel also recommends disbarment of Wheeling attorney
CHARLESTON – The Hearing Panel Subcommittee now has recommended the state Supreme Court annul the law license of a Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct.
Jackson Kelly Again Well Represented in Best Lawyers Rankings
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 71 of the firm’s lawyers were recently named in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch across the firm’s ten offices by the publication.
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.