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State Supreme Court set to launch online Circuit Court records system
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s circuit court system is about to step into the 21st century. On February 24, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia announced plans to open a new online system to search and access circuit court records in all 55 counties. -
Trump learning the ropes as newest Supreme Court justice
CHARLESTON – After 24 years in the state Legislature, Charles Trump is no stranger to the state Capitol. But this year after 10 years as chairman of the state Senate Judiciary Committee, Trump has a new office and a new job. -
South Charleston files notice to appeal beekeeping ruling
SOUTH CHARLESTON — After Kanawha County Circuit Court's recent overturning of South Charleston’s ban on beekeeping, siding with plaintiff M. Alex Urban and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) in a decision that underscores state authority over agricultural regulation, the city is now appealing the ruling. -
Circuit judge orders state DoHS officials to pull local CPS duty
HARRISVILLE – A circuit judge has ordered state officials to serve as child protective services workers because of extreme CPS understaffing issues. -
Former assistant U.S. Attorney has law license annulled
CHARLESTON – A former high-ranking assistant U.S. Attorney has had her law license annulled. -
Wooton enjoying time as chief justice
CHARLESTON – Bill Wooton has enjoyed the first few weeks of being chief justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Justices hear arguments about Fourth Circuit question in opioid case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court heard arguments about a certified question regarding the public nuisance aspect of Huntington and Cabell County’s opioid litigation. -
Supreme Court hears arguments in Harris lawyer disciplinary case
CHARLESTON – The fate of a Wheeling attorney charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct now is in the hands of the state Supreme Court. -
Former state Supreme Court Justice McHugh dies at 88
CHARLESTON – Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Thomas E. McHugh has died. He was 88. -
JIC admonishes Logan judge for sitting on recusal motion for seven months
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Investigation Commission has publicly admonished a Logan County circuit judge who failed to respond to a motion to disqualify herself from a case for seven months. -
State Supreme Court names Hoover new administrative director
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has named Deputy Administrative Director Keith Hoover as the new Administrative Director for the state’s unified court system. -
South Charleston honeybee case awaits decision from judge
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Tera Salango is considering motions to dismiss filed by the City of South Charleston and to intervene filed by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) in the South Charleston case involving honeybees and chickens. -
Supreme Court suspends former Boone County prosecutor for three years
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended a former Boone County Prosecuting Attorney for three years following numerous violations of the code of professional conduct, including hiring her boyfriend to be an assistant prosecutor. -
Justices annul license of Harrison Co. attorney for misappropriation of client funds
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has agreed to annul the law license of a Harrison County attorney who misappropriated a client’s funds for nearly two years. -
Something needs to be done about the WV SSAC
I’ve thought the SSAC needed major changes for years now. Maybe this football fiasco will make others see the problems. Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey and the state Legislature have a perfect opportunity to fix things. -
Nicholas magistrate charged with falsely claiming Kanawha residence while seeking vacant seat
CHARLESTON – A Nicholas County magistrate has been charged with violating the Code of Judicial Conduct after she falsely claimed she lives in Kanawha County in an attempt to be appointed to an open magistrate seat there. -
Magistrate charged with violating Rules of Conduct after opining about executing drug dealers
CHARLESTON – A Logan County magistrate is facing discipline after he wrote an opinion piece for at least two newspapers in which he said he wouldn’t be opposed to executing drug dealers. -
Disciplinary panel also recommends disbarment of Wheeling attorney
CHARLESTON – The Hearing Panel Subcommittee now has recommended the state Supreme Court annul the law license of a Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct. -
Disciplinary board wants Wheeling attorney disbarred
CHARLESTON – The state Office of Disciplinary Counsel is asking the state Supreme Court to annul the law license of a Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct. -
Supreme Court says Paden City High School will remain open
CHARLESTON – Paden City High School will remain open after the state Supreme Court denied a motion to stay by the county school superintendent.