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Unnecessary intermediate court of appeals 'would serve no purpose'
I must respectfully ask why in the world do some of our West Virginia legislators again want to waste taxpayer dollars by creating an intermediate court of appeals, particularly when every litigant on either side already has the right to appeal from every circuit court ruling directly to the West Virginia Supreme Court in every case?
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WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Armstead Presents Budget Request That is $4 Million Less Than Five Years Ago
Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead presented a budget request that is $4 million less than the court system’s budget five years ago.
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Both sides confident after Supreme Court hears right-to-work law oral arguments
CHARLESTON – After state Supreme Court oral arguments regarding the state’s right-to-work law, leaders from both sides say they feel confident about their position.
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Writ denied by Supreme Court in case over senior status judges' pay
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denied a writ of prohibition in an appeal involving per-diem payments to senior status judges.
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WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Legislative Auditor Praises Supreme Court for Changes Made Over the Last Year
Legislative Auditors today praised the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia for establishing and updating policies and procedures regarding the judicial system’s use of state assets.
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Supreme Court makes first budget request since judicial amendment was passed
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead has presented a budget request that is $4 million less than the court system’s budget five years ago.
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Supreme Court rules Trulargo was operating as a trash collector without license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a construction company was operating as a trash collector without owning the license to do so.
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Justices terminate rights for parents of six children, rules lower court erred in granting improvement period
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition in an appeal involving six children who were abused by their parents.
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Proposal would require runoff election if Supreme Court candidate doesn't get 40 percent of vote
House Bill 2008 was introduced Jan. 8 on the first day of the 2020 legislative session. It would require at least one Supreme Court candidate to receive 40 percent of the vote in the nonpartisan election which takes place during the statewide primary election.
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Legislative auditor praises Supreme Court for changes made over the last year
CHARLESTON – Legislative auditors are praising the state Supreme Court for establishing and updating policies and procedures regarding the judicial system’s use of state assets.
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Right-to-work, if you can get it
Four years ago, West Virginia became the 26th right-to-work state in the nation when our Legislature overrode former Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of a bill prohibiting workers from being required to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment.
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Supreme Court affirms decision to reverse in-home care provider's disability award
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed with the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review in its disability award to an in-home care provider.
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Supreme Court sides with Charleston attorneys in case involving class member in water crisis litigation
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed a judgment in favor of several Charleston attorneys in an appeal alleging legal malpractice during the water crisis litigation that recently settled.
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Former union member sues union, ex-employer for violating right-to-work law
FAIRMONT — A former Tygart Center employee is suing her former union, claiming it violated the state's right-to-work law.
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Justice side with Berkeley County property owner in appeal involving stormwater drainage
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with a late Berkeley County property owner who filed a lawsuit nearly a decade ago over stormwater draining onto his property.
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Supreme Court says Fairmont training academy for law enforcement should proceed
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that Fairmont State University's proposed law enforcement training academy should be approved.
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Supreme Court rules physician not liable to patient after she left Raleigh General Hospital against medical advice
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a physician did not have a duty to provide follow-up care to a woman after she left the hospital against medical advice.
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Gilbert files petition to force Mingo County sheriff to properly collect hotel/motel taxes
CHARLESTON – The town of Gilbert has filed a petition for a writ of mandamus with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to force the sheriff of Mingo County to properly collect hotel/motel taxes.
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Supreme Court says writ of prohibition not needed in prosecuting attorney's case over alleged conflict of interest
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the West Virginia Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the West Virginia Lawyer Disciplinary Board on an appeal regarding a writ of prohibition of a prosecuting attorney.
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Former W.Va. Lottery director admonished for practice law while working for state
CHARLESTON – The former director of the West Virginia Lottery Commission has been admonished by the state Lawyer Disciplinary Board for continuing to practice law while serving the state.