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For first time ever, West Virginia isn't on annual Judicial Hellholes list
WASHINGTON – For the first time since the Judicial Hellholes report began, West Virginia is not on the annual list or even the accompanying Watch List. -
Chief Justice Statement on Death of Preston County Magistrate
Chief Justice Statement on Death of Preston County Magistrate. -
State Supreme Court sends union dues case back to circuit court, hints case won't survive
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says labor unions wouldn’t be overly burdened if dues no longer are deducted from public employees’ paychecks. -
Supreme Court says injury was not compensable under workers' compensation board
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled a lower court rightfully found in favor of the Monongalia County Board of Education in a workers' compensation case. -
Supreme Court says circuit court has ability to order injunctions, but they can't be overly broad
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court order precluding a party to a West Virginia lawsuit involving opioids from prosecuting collateral litigation in a sister state, however, it believes that injunction was overly broad. -
Supreme Court Releases New Jury Orientation Video, Handbook, Proclaims November Juror Appreciation Month
Supreme Court Releases New Jury Orientation Video, Handbook, Proclaims November Juror Appreciation Month. -
Justices say family judge who conducted search of man's home be censured, fined
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has decided to follow the Judicial Hearing Board’s recommendation for a Raleigh County family court judge who conducted a search of a man’s home following a post-divorce contempt hearing. -
Supreme Court releases new jury orientation video, handbook and proclaims November as Juror Appreciation Month
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has released a new jury orientation video and updated juror handbook as well as proclaiming November as “Juror Appreciation Month” in West Virginia. -
State Supreme Court reinstates Moundsville man's conviction
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition to reinstate the conviction of a Marshall County man. -
Supreme Court sides with Norfolk Southern in complaint alleging injury
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court rightfully sided with Norfolk Southern in a lawsuit. -
Justice appoints Nowicki-Eldridge as circuit judge for Lincoln, Boone counties
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Stacy Lynn Nowicki-Eldridge to the 25th Judicial Circuit, which serves Lincoln and Boone counties. -
Circuit judge charged with verbally attacking officer after traffic stop, abusing his power
CHARLESTON – A Hardy County circuit judge has been charged with violating the rules of judicial conduct after he verbally accosted a Moorefield police officer who had pulled him over for allegedly using his cell phone while driving and abusing his power. -
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers as of October 28, 2021
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers as of October 28, 2021. -
Labor unions take Paycheck Protection Act law to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Labor unions have asked the state Supreme Court to overturn legislation that they say is meant to harm the unions financially. -
New Remote Technology Project to Provide Safe Access in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases to Begin in Kanawha
New Remote Technology Project to Provide Safe Access in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases to Begin in Kanawha. -
Remote program to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault expands to Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – A pilot program to allow victims of domestic violence and sexual assault access the court system without being in the same room as their assailants has expanded to Kanawha County. -
Caleb Davis Joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate
Caleb Davis Joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate. -
Family Treatment Courts Celebrate Two Years in W.Va.
Family Treatment Courts Celebrate Two Years in W.Va. -
Meet Cassie, A Family Treatment Court Graduate
Meet Cassie, A Family Treatment Court Graduate. -
Judge David Hammer Gives History Lesson to Administrative Law Judges
Judge David Hammer Gives History Lesson to Administrative Law Judges.