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Huntington Chamber's PAC endorses Armstead, Hutchison, Tabit for Supreme Court
HUNTINGTON – HuntPAC, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee, unanimously has voted to endorse Justice Tim Armstead and Justice John Hutchison for re-election as well as Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit to the West Virginia Supreme Court.
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UPDATE: Some Kanawha judicial workers say they learned of virus dangers too slowly; Salango says officials are being diligent
CHARLESTON – After a second county court employee tested positive for Coronavirus, the Kanawha County Judicial Annex has been ordered closed until further notice. And now, after a fourth Judicial Annex employee has tested positive, at least a few other employees who work in the building and some visitors are not happy about what they call a delay in notifying them about possible contamination.
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Hutchison hopes to continue restoring trust in Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison wants to continue restoring integrity and trust in the court if he is elected to continue on the court.
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Wooton wants to continue public service on Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Beckley attorney and former legislator Bill Wooton wants to continue a lifetime of public service as a justice on the West Virginia Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court suspends attorney's law license for two years
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of an attorney for two years.
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Justices says circuit court misapplied discovery rule
CHARLESTON — The Supreme Court of Appeals found that the circuit court improperly awarded a man relief on the merits of his grievance.
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Schwartz wants Supreme Court to be fair, predictable
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Bill Schwartz wants to ensure the court fair and predictable.
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WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Court Proceedings Throughout W.Va. Due to Coronavirus
Chief Justice Tim Armstead and the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia directed state courts to suspend all but emergency proceedings through April 10 due to public safety concerns about coronavirus (COVID19).
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WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Judicial Employee Hospitalized with COVID-19
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has been informed by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department that an employee of the judicial branch who works in Kanawha County has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Former justice hopes to bring Supreme Court back to former glory
CHARLESTON — A former West Virginia Supreme Court justice is running again in the hopes of bringing the court back to how it once was.
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Lewisburg attorney's law license suspended after violating nearly 20 rules of conduct
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of Lewisburg attorney for violating nearly 20 different professional conduct rules.
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Supreme Court says hernia surgery isn't part of claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers' Compensation Board of Review rightfully denied a claim to pay for hernia repair surgery.
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State Supreme Court declares judicial emergency to limit in-person contact
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has declared a judicial emergency in effect through April 10 to try to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus.
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State Supreme Court says judicial employees diagnosed with Coronavirus
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia says a judicial branch employee who works in Kanawha County has tested positive for Coronavirus.
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Justice issues executive order allowing counties to limit access to courthouses
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order Thursday granting counties the authority to limit access to the public as they see fit to protect employees and limit exposure of COVID-19.
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Justices say physicians not responsible for man's suicide
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that physicians were not at fault for a man's suicide.
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State Supreme Court denies writ seeking to have case dismissed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denied a writ of prohibition concerning a case against a financial institution that sought to have a case against it dismissed.
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Supreme Court says injured mine worker deserves vocational rehabilitation benefits
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a claim for vocational rehabilitation benefits was rightfully reversed and awarded to a McElroy Coal employee.
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Coronavirus changes how candidates are running for state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – With everyone social distancing and self-quarantining amid the Coronavirus pandemic, campaigns for the May 12 state Supreme Court races are adjusting on the fly.
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Attorneys adapting and changing procedures amid Coronavirus concerns
CHARLESTON – The Coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in every phase of life. The courts and legal community are no exception.