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Stay away from coal
The State of West Virginia should encourage and promote solar panels, wind farms, well-insulated homes and businesses and green engineering all around before the time to do so has run out.
Coalition led by Morrisey claims victory in Title IX federal case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who co-led a six-state coalition has claimed victory in its challenge to the federal Department of Education’s overhaul of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act.
Kanawha County judge sends out SOS for help with court-appointed work
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County needs help from attorneys to step up and become court-appointed legal counsel.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Announces Attorney Promotions
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have been promoted, five to Member and four to Of Counsel, effective January 1, 2025.
JIC admonishes Logan judge for sitting on recusal motion for seven months
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Investigation Commission has publicly admonished a Logan County circuit judge who failed to respond to a motion to disqualify herself from a case for seven months.
Jackson Kelly Announces Executive Committee Changes
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the Firm has re-elected Lindsay Petrosky and elected Beth Elmore to the Firm's Executive Committee.
Woman says state blunder kept her from possibly proving her son was murdered
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County woman claims a body mix-up at the state medical examiner’s office prevented her from potentially being able to prove her son was murdered.
Marshall sues Pitt for $1 million for backing out of 2020 football game
HUNTINGTON – Marshall University has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh for breaching a contract to play a football game during the 2020 COVID season.
Coal worker sues Ramaco Resources over alleged unpaid wages, overtime
CHARLESTON — A coal miner employed at Ramaco Resources has filed a class action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to pay its hourly workers, including himself, for overtime and other compensable time.
State's environmental activists should not be de facto regulators
Our association plans to pursue legislation again in the upcoming West Virginia legislative session to make certain that state regulators have high quality, accurate data to inform regulatory decisions impacting the state’s manufacturers, coal miners and natural gas workers.
Mistaken identity? Wheeling woman sues city for wrongful arrest
WHEELING — A Wheeling woman has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Wheeling, alleging police officers violated her civil rights when they wrongfully arrested her for a crime committed by someone else with a similar name.
N.J. broker challenges 'antiquated' West Virginia real estate requirement
CHARLESTON – A real estate entrepreneur is challenging a West Virginia law requiring out-of-state brokers to maintain a physical office in West Virginia.
Attorney General’s Mobile Office Sets January 2025 Stops for Mid-Ohio Valley
The Attorney General’s Office announced a representative will meet with Mid-Ohio Valley residents in January 2025 to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Stay with coal
CHARLESTON – There is a sudden, unexpected and massive rise in electricity demand occurring across the country due to a variety of factors converging before us.
Lawsuit challenges State Bar's seat reserved for Black attorney
CHARLESTON – A federal lawsuit is challenging a West Virginia law that reserves a seat on the State Bar’s Board of Governors for a Black representative.
Nelson Mullins Recognized by Chambers as a Leading FinTech Practice in 2025 Guide
The Nelson Mullins FinTech and Regulation Practice was recently recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading FinTech practice in its Chambers FinTech Guide 2025.
West Virginia Rivers Coalition sues Chemours over alleged Clean Water Act violations at West Virginia plant
CHARLESTON — A federal lawsuit accuses Chemours Company of violating the Clean Water Act at its Washington Works Plant in Wood County.
Jackson Kelly Wins LMA Mid-Atlantic Award
Jackson Kelly is pleased to announce that the Firm's Marketing Department, in conjunction with its Equine Industry group, has won the Legal Marketing Association Mid-Atlantic Your Honor Awards "Project of the Year" for 'the Area of Communications."
Conservation groups sue coal company over water pollution violations
RICHWOOD — Conservation groups filed a lawsuit against South Fork Coal Company this week, alleging multiple violations of federal environmental laws at five coal mines in Greenbrier County.
State Supreme Court names Hoover new administrative director
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has named Deputy Administrative Director Keith Hoover as the new Administrative Director for the state’s unified court system.