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US Supreme Court refuses to reinstate West Virginia ban on transgender athletes

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The US Supreme Court Thursday refused to reinstate West Virginia’s ban on transgender athletes. The justices also reproached the lower courts for staying the law without explanation. In 2021, West Virginia passed a law that prohibited people assigned male at birth from competing on girls sports teams. .

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West Virginia legislator introduces bills classifying transgender people as ‘obscene matter’ and banning gender-affirming care for people under 21

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West Virginia State Senator Mike Azinger introduced a slew of bills targeting transgender people on Wednesday, including a bill to classify transgender people as “obscene matter” and a bill banning gender-affirming care for people under the age of 21. The bills also increased the associated fines and jail time.

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US federal judge rules drug distributors not responsible for West Virginia opioid epidemic

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The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Monday ruled in favor of drug companies in landmark case City of Huntington, West Virginia v. The post US federal judge rules drug distributors not responsible for West Virginia opioid epidemic appeared first on JURIST - News.

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West Virginia AG announces $83M opioid settlement agreement with Walgreens

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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that pharmacy retailer Walgreens has agreed to pay an $83 million settlement over its opioid distribution practices within an 8-year period. ” In September 2022, Walmart agreed to settle with Morrisey for over $65 million and CVS settled for $82.5

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West Virginia will ask US Supreme Court to lift injunction on law restricting transgender athlete participation

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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Thursday announced that his office plans to “fight for fairness in women’s sports” and will ask the US Supreme Court to lift an injunction on H.B. However, on January 5, 2023, the court ruled that “H.B.

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“West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker to retire in June”

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West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker to retire in June”: Lori Kersey of West Virginia Watch has this report.

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West Virginia Issues RFP for CMS/EDMS/E-Filing

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The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire an electronic court case management solution comprised of case management, document management, and e-file management systems for the new Intermediate Court of Appeals created in 2021 by the West Virginia Legislature.