West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Historian in opioid trial says mistakes repeated in flooding market with pills
CHARLESTON – Plaintiff attorneys in a lawsuit accusing opioid manufacturers of causing a drug epidemic in West Virginia produced a witness who seemed to suggest that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. -
Governor appoints Bunn to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – C. Haley Bunn has been appointed to the state Supreme Court. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement April 6. Bunn, a native of Oceana in Wyoming County, is a former federal prosecutor. -
At manufacturer trial, plaintiff attorneys portray prescription opioids as dangerous
CHARLESTON – On the second day of a trial accusing opioid manufacturers of causing an drug epidemic in West Virginia, plaintiff attorneys sought to undercut a central defense contention – that prescription drugs are safe and effective in dealing with pain. -
Trial opens as West Virginia blames opioid suppliers for epidemic
CHARLESTON – The state court trial accusing Janssen, the drug arm of Johnson & Johnson, and opioid suppliers Teva, Cephalon and Allergen of causing an epidemic in the West Virginia began Monday. -
Justice makes formal request to JVAC for new names for intermediate court to replace Nickerson
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice is asking for a new list from the West Virginia Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission to fill a seat on the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals left by Don Nickerson, who withdrew from the seat last week. -
State Supreme Court to hear arguments at WVU
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear arguments next week at the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown. -
W.Va. State Bar Women in the Profession Committee Wins 2021 ABA Outstanding Law Day Activity Award
W.Va. State Bar Women in the Profession Committee Wins 2021 ABA Outstanding Law Day Activity Award. -
Nickerson withdraws from seat on new intermediate court
CHARLESTON — Don Nickerson, one of three men recently appointed to serve as a judge on the state’s new intermediate appellate court, has decided to withdraw from the position. -
Judge Carter Williams should resign in disgrace
What is it with this guy? He’s been a lawyer for 30 years, a judge for five, and he’s continually being investigated for alleged lawbreaking. -
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers. -
State GOP appeals Wood County chairman ruling to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – The state Republican Party has filed a notice of appeal with the state Supreme Court asking it to review a recent ruling that put the ousted chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee back in the position. -
Nine apply for Supreme Court seat left vacant by Jenkins
CHARLESTON – Nine people have applied for the vacancy on the state Supreme Court left by last month’s resignation of former Justice Evan Jenkins. -
Federal judge wants new U.S. Attorney to look at 'unusual number' of suppression motions
CHARLESTON – A federal judge wants the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia to review an “unusual” number of judicial decisions in recent years that found evidence was unlawfully seized and unusable at trial. -
State Supreme Court to consider appeal from Morgantown firefighters on pay issues
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will consider an appeal by members of the Morgantown Fire Department regarding holiday pay and additional time off. -
Supreme Court Purchases Charleston Building for Judicial Offices, Intermediate Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Purchases Charleston Building for Judicial Offices, Intermediate Court of Appeals. -
Supreme Court dismisses appeal for lack of standing
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals dismissed a case for lack of standing after reversing the decision made by the circuit court. -
Intermediate Court of Appeals Advisory Council to Meet, ICA Rules Released for Public Comment, E-Filing Contract Awarded
Intermediate Court of Appeals Advisory Council to Meet, ICA Rules Released for Public Comment, E-Filing Contract Awarded. -
Senate passes bill to allow judicial appointments to serve a bit longer
CHARLESTON – A bill that would allow judicial appointments made by the governor to stand for up to three years has passed and is headed to the governor’s desk. -
Supreme Court buys Charleston building for ICA, judicial offices
CHARLESTON – With less than four months before it opens for business, big things are happening with the state Intermediate Court of Appeals. -
Application for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy – February 2022
Application for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy – February 2022.