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

JURIST

The US Supreme Court Thursday refused to reinstate West Virginia’s ban on transgender athletes. In 2021, West Virginia passed a law that prohibited people assigned male at birth from competing on girls sports teams. . Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented.

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

JURIST

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. The litigation against Kroger is scheduled for trial in June.

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West Virginia local governments secure $400M settlement from opioid distributors

JURIST

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Monday announced cities and counties across the state agreed to a $400 million settlement with three opioid distributors. of fueling the opioid crisis in West Virginia. West Virginia has a long history of litigation with opioid distributors.

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US Chamber's Litigation Funding Concerns Spur 2 State Laws

Law 360

Chamber of Commerce about third-party litigation funding, including from potentially hostile foreign entities, state legislatures in Indiana and West Virginia have recently passed bills imposing restrictions on the practice. Amid concerns from the U.S.

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Opioid Companies Reach Tentative $161.5 Million Settlement in West Virginia

The Crime Report

Attorneys for the state of West Virginia and pharmaceutical manufacturers Teva Pharmaceuticals Inc., Under the deal, West Virginia would receive more than $134.5 percent of the settlement will go to a nonprofit foundation established to distribute money in opioid-related litigations, 24.5 In addition, 72.5

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How is Compensation Determined in a Car Accident Lawsuit in West Virginia?

LegalReader

The victim’s attorney can also argue for less tangible damages that are tied to things like physical pain, mental suffering, and trauma associated with a collision.

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West Virginia Becomes Ground Zero in Fight for Opioid Accountability

The Crime Report

The companies also plan to argue West Virginia has been heavily affected by illegal opioids, like heroin and synthetic fentanyl, that have nothing to do with their business.