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Governor appoints Ballard to fill vacant Kanawha Circuit Court seat
CHARLESTON – Kenneth Ballard is Kanawha County's newest circuit court judge. On April 26, Gov. Jim Justice appointed Ballard, who lives in Charleston, to the Kanawha Circuit Court. He will fill the seat vacated when former Judge Tod Kaufman retired last month. -
Justices affirm ruling, say state employees aren't owed money from payroll switch
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has ruled a senior status circuit judge was correct in granting summary judgment to the state by rejecting an appeal from five state employees who claimed they were shortchanged by a payroll cycle change. -
Panel submits three names to governor's office to fill Kaufman's Kanawha judge post
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has submitted three names to fill the open seat on Kanawha Circuit Court. -
Man sues Little Caesar's for grandmother's fall, death
PETERSBURG — A man is suing Little Caesar's after his grandmother fell in the parking lot and was injured and later died from those injuries. -
KCIC analysis: Kanawha County asbestos cases decrease in 2020
CHARLESTON —The number of asbestos cases nationwide and in Kanawha County decreased in 2020, according to a recent review of asbestos litigation filings. -
State Senate passes resolution saying courts should stay out of impeachment trials
CHARLESTON — The legislature passed a resolution that clarifies that courts should stay out of impeachment trials. -
Justice signs intermediate court bill into law, more legal reforms expected
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed the bill creating an intermediate appellate court for West Virginia, and other legal reform legislation is expected to soon become law. -
Man who was assaulted during incarceration asks court to deny motions to dismiss
ROMNEY —The plaintiff in a lawsuit is asking the court to deny motions to dismiss in a case, saying he has properly pleaded his case. -
You’re entitled to our opinion
Ouch! Now Family Court Judge Sally Jackson knows how all the other victims of cancel culture feel. Maybe she should stick to private messages from now on. -
Another Mercer magistrate resigns following probe into inappropriate actions
CHARLESTON – A Mercer County magistrate who resigned last month left the bench under the same cloud of scandal that forced his predecessor off the bench. -
Supreme Court says circuit court rightfully dismissed Xenia Hotel tax assessment appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed that a lower court did not have jurisdiction in a lawsuit involving Xenia Hotels & Resorts' 2019 tax assessment. -
Supreme Court reverses case involving mineral rights
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court ordered a circuit court to address the timeliness of a motion to intervene. -
Family court judge chastises Judicial Disciplinary Counsel, says they abuse power
CHARLESTON – A member of the state Judicial Hearing Board has asked the state Supreme Court to investigate the conduct of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel. -
A dozen candidates apply to replace Kaufman as Kanawha Circuit judge
CHARLESTON – Twelve people have applied for the seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Judge Tod Kaufman. -
Senate OKs amended intermediate court bill, which now goes to governor
CHARLESTON – A bill that would create a new intermediate appellate court is headed to the governor's desk. On April 1, the state Senate concurred on amendments made in the House of Delegates to Senate Bill 275. -
Supreme Court says lower court was right to refuse attorneys fees to either party
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a lower court rightfully denied a motion for attorney's fees and expenses. -
Man sues Adell Polymers for wrongful termination
PETERSBURG — A Hardy County man says Adell Polymers and its plant manager wrongfully terminated his employment. -
Amended intermediate court bill passes W.Va. House, heads back to Senate
CHARLESTON – An amended bill that would create a new intermediate appellate court has passed the House of Delegates and now heads back to the state Senate. -
Family court judge receives public admonishment for social media posts and comments
CHARLESTON – A family court judge has been publicly admonished for social media postings and comments she made regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the January siege of the U.S. Capitol. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Three Justices to Attend Boone-Lincoln Treatment Court Graduation for 20 Individuals and Families
Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins, Justice Beth Walker and Justice Tim Armstead attend a treatment court graduation ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 for individuals and families from Boone and Lincoln Counties.