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Attorney General Morrisey Joins Multistate Coalition Supporting Florida’s Reasonable Law Regulating Child Gender Procedures
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 23-state brief in support of Florida’s appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Doe v. Surgeon General, State of Florida.
Legal battle brewing over Charleston-area car dealerships
CHARLESTON – A legal battle over some Charleston-area car dealerships has begun between two well-known business personalities.
Timber company says mining company reneged on lease
WELCH – A North Carolina timber company says a mining company has reneged on the terms of a lease.
Woman says debt collector continue to contact her despite legal representation
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says a debt collector continued to contact her after she told them she had legal representation.
Former teen employee files sexual harassment suit against Chuck E. Cheese’s
CHARLESTON – A former Chuck E. Cheese employee says she had to quit her job because of ongoing sexual harassment at the family-oriented eatery.
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Multistate Coalition in Letter to Congress on EPA Implementation of Waters of the United States
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday led a coalition of 24 states in a letter to Congress offering the states’ “experiences and perspectives” regarding the implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) “conformed” rule.
Class action claims BioTE hormone pellets caused severe injury
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit claims hormone replacement pellets caused a Charleston severe injury that led to multiple surgeries.
Woman sues state, Goodwill for sexual harassment at Capitol
CHARLESTON – A state government employee says she was subjected to repeated acts of sexual harassment by a male janitorial employee at the State Capitol Complex.
Morrisey leads coalition offering Congress perspective on EPA waters rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 24 states in a letter to Congress offering “experiences and perspectives” regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of Waters of the United States “conformed” rule.
Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition Asks Appeals Court to Revisit Challenge to Ohio School District Pronouns Policy
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to rehear a challenge to an Ohio school district’s policies requiring students to use classmates’ preferred pronouns.
Logan County woman says psychiatrist sexually harassed her
LOGAN – A Logan County woman says a doctor who was treating her for psychiatric issues sexually harassed her.
State official calls lawsuit over Capitol mural project 'meritless'
CHARLESTON – A state official being sued over the Capitol mural project that includes a likeness of Gov. Jim Justice’s beloved Babydog calls the lawsuit “meritless.”
Attorney General Morrisey Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging college students to be cautious as another school year begins and sensitive information is shared.
Judge denies summary judgment in DHHR child abuse case of toddler who died
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has issued an order denying most of a state DHHR request for summary judgment in a child abuse case that resulted in the death of a Grant County toddler.
Gas drilling company and royalty owners announce $42.6 million class action settlement
WHEELING – An oil and gas drilling company has reached a $42.6 million settlement regarding improper royalty deductions.
Attorney General Morrisey: West Virginia Set to Receive More Than $3.8M in Unclaimed Money Case Settlement
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, announced that they have reached a settlement in a case against the state of Delaware.
State will receive more than $3.8 million in unclaimed MoneyGram transfer case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, has reached a settlement in a case against the state of Delaware in connection to litigation regarding unclaimed property involving MoneyGram transfers.
Jackson Kelly Equine Law Group Announces Horsemen's HIWU Toolkit
Jackson Kelly PLLC is excited to announce a free toolkit for horse trainers and the equine industry addressing needs related to changes in the industry with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) and Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU).
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets September Stops for North Central West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in September to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.