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Stuart nominated to serve as general counsel for U.S. DHHS
CHARLESTON – Mike Stuart soon could be moving from the state Capitol to the nation’s capital.
South Charleston files notice to appeal beekeeping ruling
SOUTH CHARLESTON — After Kanawha County Circuit Court's recent overturning of South Charleston’s ban on beekeeping, siding with plaintiff M. Alex Urban and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) in a decision that underscores state authority over agricultural regulation, the city is now appealing the ruling.
Attorney General McCuskey leads multistate lawsuit against New York’s Climate Superfund Act
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging New York State’s Climate Superfund Act, a recently signed state law attacking America’s energy suppliers.
McCuskey joins other GOP AGs investigating Fauci’s COVID-19 response
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Mark Imbrogno Named to Leadership WV Class for 2025
Jackson Kelly is pleased to announce that Member Mark Imbrogno has been named to the 2025 Leadership West Virginia Class.
Widow sues Logan County mine operator following husband's death
CHARLESTON – A Kentucky woman has sued a Logan County mine operator after her husband died in an underground accident in September when rocks from the mine roof fell onto him.
Steptoe & Johnson Names New Office Managing Member for Bridgeport Office
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has named Roger S. Christenson II as the Managing Member of the firm’s Bridgeport office.
Attorney General McCuskey to make announcement involving lawsuit to save American energy industry
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey brief the media and the public about a multistate lawsuit he is leading to protect the nation’s energy industry.
Dunbar settles police brutality case for $100,000
CHARLESTON – The City of Dunbar has settled a second police brutality lawsuit, but two more similar cases remain against city officers still are pending.
McCuskey leads coalition against New York’s Climate Superfund Act
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is leading a group of 22 Republican AGs in challenging a recently signed New York law that seeks to collect $75 billion from fossil fuel companies for past greenhouse gas emissions.
Former juvenile residents say they were sexually abused by River Park Hospital staff
HUNTINGTON – A dozen former juvenile residents of River Park Hospital say they were sexually abused there by guards, counselors and others while they say the facility “turned a blind eye to this culture of abuse.”
Former University General Counsel Cheryl Stanton Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Cheryl Stanton recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel as a member of the firm’s Higher Education team.
Circuit judge orders state DoHS officials to pull local CPS duty
HARRISVILLE – A circuit judge has ordered state officials to serve as child protective services workers because of extreme CPS understaffing issues.
Former employee accuses sober living home of false billing, retaliation
HUNTINGTON – A former employee of a sober living home says the facility retaliated against him after he reported false billing to federally funded programs.
Attorney General McCuskey’s Mobile Office Sets February Stops for Northern West Virginia
Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a representative from his office will meet with northern West Virginia residents in February to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Lorensen steps into ICA chief judge role alongside new judge in White
CHARLESTON – The new chief judge of the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals is ready to oversee the court for the first time with a newly elected judge. Charles Lorensen took over as chief judge of the three-member court at the start of 2025.
Attorney General McCuskey’s Mobile Office Sets February Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in February to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Former assistant U.S. Attorney has law license annulled
CHARLESTON – A former high-ranking assistant U.S. Attorney has had her law license annulled.
BLSA Black History Month Event on February 4, 2025
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, BLSA is hosting Dr. Roslyn Artis for our Black History Month Guest Speaker event.
Attorney General McCuskey’s Mobile Office Sets February Stops for Metro Valley
Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a representative from his office will meet with Metro Valley residents in February to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.