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Morrisey, other AGs tell Biden they're watching for federal overreach
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a six-state coalition telling President Joe Biden that state attorneys general will be vigilant in watching for and opposing federal overreach, especially when such action puts jobs and civil liberties at risk.
Morrisey, Capito and others critical of Biden's early environmental moves
CHARLESTON – West Virginia leaders and others are concerned about some executive orders and other actions planned by President Joe Biden.
Over-naming continues to be a problem in W.Va. asbestos cases, study shows
CHARLESTON – A new report calls West Virginia the epicenter for the over-naming of defendants in asbestos litigation, with one recent case having 210 defendants.
Two school bus drivers cleared of wrongdoing for attending U.S. Capitol protest; federal lawsuit still pending
MARTINSBURG – Two Jefferson County school bus drivers who were suspended for attending the rally last week that led to the storming of the U.S. Capitol have been cleared of any wrongdoing.
NAACP, some Democrats want Morrisey out of office because of election lawsuit; AG says actions were 'absolutely appropriate'
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia NAACP and some Democratic lawmakers are calling for the removal and disbarment of state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for his decision to support a Texas-based lawsuit about presidential election results.
West Virginia, New Mexico AGs lead coalition wanting FDA progress update on opioid abuse
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas are leading a coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in their fight against opioid abuse.
UPDATE: Two school bus drivers suspended for attending Capitol rally sue county superintendent
MARTINSBURG – Two Jefferson County school bus drivers have sued the county school superintendent after they were suspended for attending the rally last week that led to the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Federal judge reschedules Cabell, Huntington opioid trials for May 3
HUNTINGTON – The federal trial for three drug manufacturers accused of fueling the opioid epidemic has been rescheduled again.
Group of AGs, including Morrisey, file brief supporting NRA lawsuit against New York AG
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently joined a 16-state coalition supporting the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against New York’s attorney general.
Group of AGs sues Google, target unlawful search monopoly, related advertising
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 AGs suing Google, claiming the tech giant illegally has a monopoly on general search engines and related advertising markets.
Ex-husband accuses former Trump adviser of intercepting his texts, sharing with her attorney
WHEELING – A former adviser to President Donald Trump is being accused of illegally intercepting text messages from her ex-husband and sharing them with her attorney.
Lingering COVID concerns forces Faber to push back federal opioid trial indefinitely
CHARLESTON – A federal judge again has pushed back the start of a key opioid trial, this time indefinitely, because of concerns about spreading the Coronavirus.
Whitey Bulger's estate files federal lawsuit blaming BOP employees for his death
MARTINSBURG – The family of one of America’s most infamous gangsters has filed a lawsuit blaming his 2018 death at a federal prison in West Virginia on Bureau of Prisons employees.
Judge continues federal opioid trial until January amid 'super-spreader' fears
CHARLESTON – A U.S. District judge has delayed an upcoming opioid trial after the defendant drug companies said it could be a “super-spreader” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drug distributors fear upcoming opioid trial could be a COVID 'super-spreader,' seek delay
CHARLESTON – Three major drug distributors are asking for a delay in an upcoming federal opioid trial, saying it could be a “super-spreader” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In wake of NRA lawsuit, Morrisey invites gun groups to relocate to West Virginia
CHARLESTON — Hours after New York’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit seeking to disband the National Rifle Association, West Virginia’s Attorney General invited it and other gun groups to relocate to West Virginia.
'Dreadful experience' avoided: All cases in consolidated asbestos trial settled
One defense attorney says the entire process now seems "reckless" and "not necessary."
With consolidated trial looming, asbestos judge continues individual case for a year
WHEELING – The circuit judge who says an upcoming consolidated asbestos trial will be “a dreadful experience” because of the Coronavirus pandemic has postponed another asbestos case until August 2021.
Judge warns of 'dreadful experience' in upcoming asbestos trial, urges parties to settle
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge is telling those involved with an upcoming consolidated asbestos trial that it will be “a dreadful experience” and is urging parties to settle.
End the CFPB’s frivolous Navient lawsuit
This is a clarion call for accountability and bipartisanship in the pursuit of genuine consumer protection. The CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger should apply her new accountability to take control of a misguided and failing case foisted upon her by Rob Cordray and end it.