West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Morrisey calls EPA appeal one of state's 'most consequential cases in decades'
WASHINGTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey calls an appeal he’s leading against the Environmental Protection Agency before the U.S. Supreme Court “one of the most consequential cases our state has seen in decades.” -
Commission submits eight names to governor for three Intermediate Court seats
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has been sent eight names of candidates for the new Intermediate Court of Appeals. -
Juvenile Justice Commission Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Juvenile Justice Commission Celebrates Tenth Anniversary. -
Supreme Court says law firm's publishing of audio recordings was covered by First Amendment
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a law firm did not engage in illegal conduct when it published a recording provided to the firm by the mother of a special education student. -
Supreme Court reverses decision regarding new paycheck protection law
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a circuit court abused its discretion in a case involving the state government and unions. -
Randolph Probation Officer Named Probation Officer of the Year
Randolph Probation Officer Named Probation Officer of the Year. -
Woman accuses attorney of taking her money, misleading her about IRS issues
CHARLESTON – A woman has filed a complaint against a Wheeling attorney, saying he “had taken essentially all my money” and lied to her about possible further legal issues with the IRS. -
Supreme Court agrees with circuit court on wage payment violations of Fairmont Tool Inc.
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the circuit court in declaring that an employer made errors and violated the state's Wage Payment and Collection Act. -
Drug distributors say state MLP isn't giving them a fair shake in public nuisance cases
CHARLESTON – The nation’s three largest drug distributors has filed a petition with the state Supreme Court questioning whether the state Mass Litigation Panel exceeded its authority by grouping more than 60 public nuisances opioid claims into one statewide complaint. -
Justice John Hutchison to be Chief Justice in 2022, Justice Beth Walker to be Chief Justice in 2023
Justice John Hutchison to be Chief Justice in 2022, Justice Beth Walker to be Chief Justice in 2023. -
For first time ever, West Virginia isn't on annual Judicial Hellholes list
WASHINGTON – For the first time since the Judicial Hellholes report began, West Virginia is not on the annual list or even the accompanying Watch List. -
Chief Justice Statement on Death of Preston County Magistrate
Chief Justice Statement on Death of Preston County Magistrate. -
State Supreme Court sends union dues case back to circuit court, hints case won't survive
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says labor unions wouldn’t be overly burdened if dues no longer are deducted from public employees’ paychecks. -
Supreme Court says injury was not compensable under workers' compensation board
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled a lower court rightfully found in favor of the Monongalia County Board of Education in a workers' compensation case. -
Supreme Court says circuit court has ability to order injunctions, but they can't be overly broad
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court order precluding a party to a West Virginia lawsuit involving opioids from prosecuting collateral litigation in a sister state, however, it believes that injunction was overly broad. -
Supreme Court Releases New Jury Orientation Video, Handbook, Proclaims November Juror Appreciation Month
Supreme Court Releases New Jury Orientation Video, Handbook, Proclaims November Juror Appreciation Month. -
Justices say family judge who conducted search of man's home be censured, fined
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has decided to follow the Judicial Hearing Board’s recommendation for a Raleigh County family court judge who conducted a search of a man’s home following a post-divorce contempt hearing. -
Supreme Court releases new jury orientation video, handbook and proclaims November as Juror Appreciation Month
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has released a new jury orientation video and updated juror handbook as well as proclaiming November as “Juror Appreciation Month” in West Virginia. -
State Supreme Court reinstates Moundsville man's conviction
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition to reinstate the conviction of a Marshall County man. -
Supreme Court sides with Norfolk Southern in complaint alleging injury
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court rightfully sided with Norfolk Southern in a lawsuit.