West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Taylor County magistrate to resign after public admonishment
GRAFTON — A Taylor County magistrate judge is resigning after he was ordered several times to cease practicing law. -
Car dealership, former owners plan to file suit against West Virginia State Police
CHARLESTON — Pristine Pre-Owned Autos Inc. and two individuals have sent a letter of intent to sue to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and West Virginia State Police Superintendent J.L. Cahill over allegations of civil rights violations. -
Discovery in Justice residency case stayed by circuit judge
CHARLESTON — A hearing on Wednesday stayed discovery in the case against Gov. Jim Justice over where he resides. -
Justice brings in new counsel in residency case
CHARLESTON – Court documents show that Gov. Jim Justice has hired a former U.S. attorney to represent him in a lawsuit filed by Del. Isaac Sponaugle (D-Pendleton) regarding Justice's residency. -
Non-profit law firm takes case over FOIA denial in China Energy deal to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Appalachian Mountain Advocateshas taken their fight against West Virginia University over the denial of China Energy deal documents to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Charleston attorney Carter looks forward to working with JVAC
CHARLESTON — Charleston attorney Mark Carter is looking forward to working with the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission, which Gov. Jim Justice appointed him to last month. -
State Supreme Court cites unethical billing practices in suspending Hassan's license to practice law for 6 months
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ordered the suspension of a Welch attorney after complaints were filed against him. -
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Michael J. Marshall
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled earlier this year. -
Circuit judge allows Justice residency case to proceed
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles E. King Jr. denied a motion to dismiss Wednesday in the case against Gov. Jim Justice over his residency. -
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Timothy George Hayes
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled this year. -
Supreme Court reduces parole eligibility date by 5 years in appeal of plea-bargained kidnapping sentence
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition in an appeal in a case regarding a man who pled guilty to kidnapping in 2016. -
State Supreme Court suspends 28 attorneys for non-compliance with legal education mandate
CHARLESTON —The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ordered the immediate suspension of 28 attorneys for failing to comply with the state's continuing legal education requirements. -
Helping lawyers get help
CHARLESTON – Last year we launched the West Virginia Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being and joined a national movement gaining momentum in response to the irrefutable evidence of mental illness and substance abuse in our profession. -
State Supreme Court reverses circuit court, clears way to erect 2 new billboards in Wheeling
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision in a case involving the Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals. -
State Supreme Court sides with third party seeking dismissal of workers' compensation discrimination claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a decision by a Kanawha circuit judge and granted a writ of prohibition in a case against Old Dominion Freight Line. -
State Supreme Court says Antero Resources can continue drilling for Marcellus shale
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the Mass Litigation Panel in an appeal involving Marcellus shale litigation. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT: Friday, July 5, Declared Judicial Holiday
Friday, July 5, 2019, been a judicial holiday for all judicial offices in West Virginia, according to an Administrative Order signed and filed by Chief Justice Beth Walker on Wednesday, July 3. -
Supreme Court reverses decision in case against ACR Promotions by state lobbyist
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court decision in a case involving ACR Promotions. -
Supreme Court sides with prosecuting attorney in election law violation case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with a Summers County prosecuting attorney in a case alleging violations of election law. -
State Supreme Court sides with insurance company in Berkeley County case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court correctly applied the law in a case against Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Companies.