West Virginia Association for Justice
Recent News About West Virginia Association for Justice
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Mercer Co. circuit judge appointed as new U.S. magistrate
HUNTINGTON – A current Mercer County judge has been appointed as a new United States Magistrate. Omar J. -
W.Va. lawsuit environment ranks last, but some see brighter future
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s lawsuit environment is ranked worst in the nation in a new survey released Thursday. The survey, released by the U.S. -
Arbitration is bad for West Virginia consumers, workers and businesses
The corporate-funded front group West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse wants West Virginians to give up their 7th Amendment right to trial by jury and opt for arbitration instead. -
National group praises W.Va. tort reforms
WASHINGTON – A national tort reform group has praised West Virginia for leading the way in civil justice reforms this year. The American Tort Reform Association this week issued its annual State Tort Reform Enactments brief. -
Flanigan ready for term as WVAJ president
PRINCETON – As if being a single mother who just started her own law firm isn’t enough, Paige Flanigan has something else to keep her busy for the next year. Flanigan recently was elected president of the West Virginia Association for Justice at the organization’s annual convention. “It is a great privilege and honor to serve as president of the West Virginia Association for Justice,” Flanigan, 49, said. -
SB 411: A solution in search of a problem
CHARLESTON – I was taken aback by The West Virginia Record’s recent editorial on SB 411, the so-called Asbestos Trust Claims Transparency Act. As a Charleston attorney and lawyer for asbestos victims for more than 20 years, I was involved directly with the legislative negotiations on SB 411. -
Almost everyone is lauding this new law
It may take a while for the people at the West Virginia Association for Justice to acknowledge the numerous benefits that Senate Bill 411 will provide to the citizens of our state, assuming that some plaintiffs’ asbestos attorneys are capable of putting the public good above personal interests. -
Almost everyone is lauding this new law
It may take a while for the people at the West Virginia Association for Justice to acknowledge the numerous benefits that Senate Bill 411 will provide to the citizens of our state, assuming that some plaintiffs’ asbestos attorneys are capable of putting the public good above personal interests. -
Asbestos trust transparency bill now law in W.Va.
By CHRIS DICKERSON CHARLESTON – A key piece of tort reform legislation passed and signed earlier this year now is state law. Senate Bill 411, also known as the Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act and the Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act, took effect Tuesday, 60 days after being signed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The measure, which was sponsored by Kanawha County Republican Senator Tom Takubo, establishes legal standards and procedures for the handling of certain asbestos -
Asbestos trust transparency bill now law in W.Va.
CHARLESTON – A key piece of tort reform legislation passed and signed earlier this year now is state law. -
Groups disagree on criminal drug lawsuit ruling
CHARLESTON – The executive director for a statewide legal reform group says a recent state Supreme Court opinion will encourage criminals to file lawsuits and make a “mockery” of the judicial system. -
Trial lawyers ask CALA to debate again
CHARLESTON – A state group of trial lawyers again has issued a challenge to a legal reform group to take part in a series of public forums about West Virginia’s civil justice system. -
Groups debate non-partisan judicial elections
CHARLESTON – Party designations might be out of future West Virginia judicial elections, but that doesn’t mean there still won’t be fighting about the issue. -
The truth regarding these so-called 'reforms'
CHARLESTON – In 2014, corporate special interests funneled millions into West Virginia elections to buy themselves a Legislature to would pass laws that eliminate corporate accountability and increase corporate profits at the expense of West Virginia workers, consumers and small businesses. -
UPDATE: Attorneys: Asbestos trust claims bill good for W.Va.
CHARLESTON – The asbestos trust claims act recently signed into law is good for business in West Virginia, according to several attorneys who played key roles in crafting the legislation. -
UPDATE: Tomblin signs asbestos trust claims bill
CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has signed Senate Bill 411, also known as the Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act and the Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act. -
Tort reform highlights session
CHARLESTON – The first Republican-controlled session of the West Virginia Legislature in decades is in the books, and tort reforms were a key focal point. -
Leaders reach compromise on deliberate intent bill
CHARLESTON – Talks among state Senate leaders, business leaders and trial attorneys have resulted in a compromise on a deliberate intent bill. -
UPDATE: Tomblin signs comparative fault bill
CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Thursday signed a comparative fault bill ensuring defendants only are responsible for their share of damages. -
State Senate unanimously passes asbestos trust claims act
CHARLESTON – The state Senate on Friday unanimously passed Senate Bill 411, creating the Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act and the Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act.