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CALA calls PAC a 'sketchy outside group,' but ReSet WV says it fights out-of-state corruptness
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says a "shady" and "sketchy outside group" is trying to be the state Supreme Court election. But a spokeswoman for the political action committee in question says it's the group fighting "corrupting influences of out-of-state money." -
Is there a doctor in the house?
“If these businesses remain open and viable to serve the public’s needs ... they need protection from possible lawsuits.” -
Leaders hope to provide Coronavirus legal immunity to businesses; attorney group calls it unneeded
CHARLESTON – State lawmakers and others are discussing legislation to provide some sort of immunity to health care providers, businesses and others who have remained open during the Coronavirus pandemic. A group for trial attorneys, however, say the legislation is politically motivated and unnecessary. -
House Judiciary holds public hearing about intermediate appellate court bill
CHARLESTON – State Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Trump feels so strongly about the creation of an intermediate appellate court that he took time to go to a House of Delegates public hearing to share his thoughts. -
House should pass bill establishing appellate court
The most compelling argument in favor of establishing an intermediate appellate court may be the trial bar’s opposition to it. -
CALA praises passage of intermediate court bill while trial lawyers still oppose it
CHARLESTON – A legal reform group hails the state Senate passage of a bill that would create an intermediate court of appeals, but a group for trial attorneys still hopes the bill won’t become law. -
Intermediate appellate court again tops legislative talk about legal reform
CHARLESTON – As the 2020 legislative session gets into gear, it seems the creation of an intermediate appellate court again will be the top legal reform topic facing lawmakers. -
West Virginia Supreme Court remains on Watch List in annual Judicial Hellholes report
WASHINGTON – For the fourth consecutive year, West Virginia finds itself on the Watch List for the American Tort Reform Association's annual Judicial Hellholes report. In its report, released Dec. 10, ATRA cites instability as the reason for putting the state Supreme Court on watch. -
State lawmakers shouldn't waste millions on an unnecessary intermediate court
CHARLESTON – West Virginia's legislative leaders say that they want to reduce the size of state government and eliminate government waste. If that's the case, then why do they want to add a whole new layer of government to our judicial branch that will waste millions in our tax dollars? We don't need an intermediate court. -
West Virginia lawsuit climate ranking holds steady at 45
WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Virginia ranks 45th in the nation for lawsuit climate, according to a new survey released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. The survey, released Sept. 18, shows the Mountain State in the same spot it was in the last survey from 2017. -
This Constitution Day, protect your right to trial by jury
CHARLESTON – Sept. 17 is Constitution Day and an opportunity to celebrate our rights enshrined there. One of the most important is trial by jury. Thomas Jefferson wrote, “I consider [trial by jury] as the only anchor yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.” -
Defendant wants lawsuit alleging breach of contract dismissed
PRINCETON — The defendant in a lawsuit alleging breach of contract filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the court doesn't have jurisdiction in the matter. -
Charleston attorney named new WVAJ president
CHARLESTON — Charleston attorney Kristina Thomas Whiteaker has been named the new president of the West Virginia Association for Justice. -
FITZSIMMONS LAW FIRM: Clayton Fitzsimmons Presents at West Virginia Trial Lawyer Convention on West Virginia Mass Torts and the Opioid Litigation
Clayton Fitzsimmons recently presented at the West Virginia Association for Justice’s 61st Annual Convention and Seminar which took place June 6th and 7th in Charleston, West Virginia. -
Delegate says WVAJ president misleading citizens about work WV CALA does
I am proud of the work that I did when I used to serve on the board of WV CALA and the work it did during the 2019 Session. I hope everyone sees past the misleading information from Mr. New and joins WV CALA in the fight to improve the lives of every day West Virginians. -
Retired longtime Kanawha judge dies
CHARLESTON — Former Kanawha Circuit Judge James "Jim" Stucky has died, according to the Kanawha County Commission. -
Dark money and bullying tactics at the state Capitol
CHARLESTON – For 25 years now, West Virginia and her citizens have been victimized by a ruthless, unrelenting attack. Why? Because corporate billionaires want to increase their profits at the expense of our state's reputation, our bank accounts and our constitutional rights. -
WV CALA blames House leadership for lack of meaningful legal reform this session
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group is blaming House leadership for a lack of meaningful legal reform during the recently completed legislative session. -
Bill that would create intermediate appeals court passes Senate, now waits in House Judiciary
CHARLESTON – A bill that would create an intermediate court of appeals is headed to the House of Delegates after barely passing the state Senate. Senate Bill 266 passed the Senate on a 17-16 vote Feb. 18. It was sent to the House of Delegates and referred to the Judiciary Committee. -
CALA says excessive litigation cost state $35M in 2018; trial lawyer group disputes study
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says excessive tort litigation cost West Virginia more than 3,800 jobs and about $35 million in state and local revenue.