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West Virginia barely mentioned in annual Judicial Hellholes report
CHARLESTON – For years, West Virginia found itself at or near the top of the American Tort Reform Association’s annual Judicial Hellholes report.
Attorney General Morrisey Shares Tips for Smart Holiday Giving
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to be smart as well as generous when making charitable contributions during the holiday season.
Morrisey announces $17M settlement in Lipitor antitrust lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A Mason Circuit Judge has approved a $17 million settlement between the state and drug companies Pfizer and Ranbaxy in an antitrust case about a generic version of cholesterol medication Lipitor.
Attorney General Morrisey's Office Argues Case; Asks Court to Declare EPA’s New Rule on Power Plants Unlawful
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office on Friday argued a challenge, asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to declare unlawful the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently-released new rule on existing coal-, and new natural gas-powered plants.
Manchin helps lead effort to establish Supreme Court term limits
WASHINGTON – Two U.S. Senators have filed a joint resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices.
U.S. Senate blocks renomination of McFerran to NLRB
UPDATE: The U.S. Senate has blocked the renomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board. Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Arizona) voted with Republicans to make it a 50-49 vote. Republican Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas did not vote.
Tom Steele Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Bridgeport Office
Tom Steele recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Litigation Department as Of Counsel in the firm’s Bridgeport office.
Morrisey, other AGs send warnings to robocall companies
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is part of a coalition warning four voice service providers that have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more customers.
Jackson Kelly Elects Three New Members for 2025
Jackson Kelly PLLC’s Executive Committee is honored to announce that Attorneys Colby Bryson, Zachary Warder, and Benjamin Wilson have been promoted to Members, effective January 1st, 2025.
Attorneys, judges praise Darrell McGraw's impact, public service
CHARLESTON – Tributes have been pouring in for former West Virginia Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw.McGraw, 88, died December 7 following a heart attack.
Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Know the Return Policies When Buying Holiday Gifts
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to know what the return policies are when buying holiday gifts.
Longtime state AG, Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw dies at 88
His lifelong dedication to public service was something of which McGraw took great pride. He served 16 years as attorney general and 12 as a state Supreme Court justice. He unsuccessfully ran for another term on the Supreme Court in 2016.
State Supreme Court to hear 4th Circuit appeal in Huntington, Cabell opioid case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will hear arguments in an appeal in Cabell County and Huntington’s case against opioid distributors.The oral arguments have been scheduled for January 28, according to the state Supreme Court website.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Texas, Multistate Coalition, in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Investment Firms
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday joined Texas and nine other states in an antitrust lawsuit against three of the largest institutional investors in the world.
Father blames CHH doctors, medical staff for infant's permanent brain injury
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky man says his infant son suffered a permanent brain injury because of the negligence of medical staff at a Huntington hospital.
Attorney calls Cross Lanes daycare counterclaim in abuse case frivolous
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for a Cross Lanes daycare facility named in more than a dozen abuse lawsuits have filed a countersuit against one of the parents claiming defamation.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Texas, Multistate Coalition, in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Investment Firms
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday joined Texas and nine other states in an antitrust lawsuit against three of the largest institutional investors in the world.
Study says West Virginia’s tort costs are down thanks to legal reform
CHARLESTON – A new study shows West Virginia’s tort costs declined 20 percent from 2016 to 2022, as its per-household tort costs was the lowest in the nation for 2022.
Supreme Court suspends former Boone County prosecutor for three years
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended a former Boone County Prosecuting Attorney for three years following numerous violations of the code of professional conduct, including hiring her boyfriend to be an assistant prosecutor.
Attorney General Morrisey: Court Issues Preliminary Halt on Implementation of Changes to H-2A Visa Program
West Virginia, along with Kentucky, Alabama and Ohio, was granted a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent changes to the H-2A Visa Program, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said.