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Justice wants intermediate appeals court, but trial lawyers say it isn't needed
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice is calling for the creation of an intermediate court of appeals in his annual State of the State address. -
Intermediate appeals court, judicial runoffs, other legal issues on 2019 legislative agenda
CHARLESTON – The 2019 Legislature now is in session, and those who follow the legal system are ready for a lively session. -
House wants U.S. Supreme Court to review impeachment decision
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates filed a petition Tuesday with the U.S. Supreme Court asking the court to review the decision from October when the state Supreme Court halted impeachment proceedings in the state Senate. -
New chairs of education committees will have their hands full
MORGANTOWN – When the 2019 legislative session begins later this month, we should watch even more closely than usual what happens on the education front, particularly with two new committee chairs. -
Last of SOS wrongful termination cases settled; plaintiffs attorney says Warner deflecting blame
CHARLESTON – The last two of 12 wrongful termination cases against West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner have settled. The cases of former SOS investigators Thomas Ranson and Jeff Shriner each were settled Dec. 13 for $50,000. With the 10 previous settlements, that brings the total to more than $3.2 million. -
Leaders praise Hutchison's Supreme Court appointment
CHARLESTON – Members of the state Supreme Court and others are praising the appointment of John Hutchison as the state’s newest justice. -
Trump’s energy policies are paying off for workers and consumers
WASHINGTON – With the liberal media busy looking for excuses to attack President Trump and his administration, you might have missed some good news on the energy front. American energy jobs are being created, gas prices are dropping, energy imports are dropping and energy exports are rising. -
State Supreme Court won't rehear case involving impeachment of justices
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will not rehear a case in which it blocked the impeachment trials of four current and former state Supreme Court justices. -
Warner wants Legislature to review BRIM operations after $3M in lawsuit settlements
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner wants a “comprehensive review” of operating procedures for the state’s Board of Risk & Insurance Management. -
General election a huge success for West Virginia
CHARLESTON – I am very pleased to report that West Virginia hosted a very successful November General Election.vHere are a few of the highlights from my perspective as the state’s chief elections officer. -
Loughry resigns from Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Allen Loughry has resigned from the West Virginia Supreme Court. Gov. Jim Justice announced Nov. 10 he had received Loughry's resignation letter. -
Legislature will hear new impeachment article against Loughry next week
CHARLESTON – A new impeachment article against convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry will go before lawmakers next week. -
State Senate wants Supreme Court to rehear Workman impeachment case
CHARLESTON – The state Senate has asked the state Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to block impeachment trials against four current and former state Supreme Court justices. -
Another attempt to impeach Loughry could happen next week; Workman possibly as well
CHARLESTON – A new impeachment article against convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry could be in front of legislators by next week. And it might include Chief Justice Margaret Workman as well. -
Judicial oversight amendment passes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia voters supported an amendment to give lawmakers more judicial oversight of the budget. -
Morrisey named in suit over 2017 car accident
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Morrisey has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit regarding a 2017 auto accident. -
Manchin holds off Morrisey for U.S. Senate; Jenkins, Armstead hold Supreme Court seats
Manchin holds off Morrisey for Senate; Jenkins wins one Supreme Court seat -
Attorney claims state AG's office 'blatantly ignoring' court order to turn over FOIA info
CHARLESTON – An attorney representing a Democratic group says West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is “blatantly ignoring” a court order to turn over information regarding his communications with major drug companies. -
Loughry files a second motion seeking an acquittal or a new federal trial
CHARLESTON – Convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has filed a second motion seeking a new federal trial. -
Candidate Kessler wants confidence back in Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Former Senate president and current Supreme Court candidate Jeff Kessler hopes to instill confidence in the court if he is elected.