West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Supreme Court sides with Rent-A-Center regarding arbitration in workers' comp discrimination case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently sided with Rent-A-Center in a case alleging workers’ compensation discrimination. -
Supreme Court sides with police department in appeal by officers
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the Martinsburg Police Civil Service Commission in a case challenging the commission’s decision to award points to a candidate on competitive exam for promotion based on education credentials. -
U.S. Supreme Court puts impeachment petitions on its Oct. 1 conference agenda
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court will take a closer look at two petitions regarding the impeachment of members of West Virginia’s Supreme Court this fall. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT: Justice Hutchison Speaks to Defense Lawyers
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued the following announcement on June 14.Supreme Court Justice John A. -
WEST VIRGINA SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice Walker to Speak to Public Defenders
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker will be the keynote speaker at the Public Defender Services’ 2019 Indigent Defense Conference on June 20 in Morgantown. -
Douglas files pre-candidacy papers to run in 2020 Supreme Court race
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Family Court Judge Jim Douglas filed pre-candidacy papers to run for Supreme Court justice in 2020. -
WEST VIRGINA SUPREME COURT: Supreme Court Admits Lawyers
The following people were admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. -
Supreme Court says trial court didn't err in refusing to grant new trial
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision in denying a new trial in a lawsuit involving a Huntington obstetrician. -
No more rubber stamps for class certification?
A recent ruling from our state high court suggests that it may have overcome its reluctance and decided to get with the program, stiffening the standards for class certification. -
Supreme Court suspends license of Wheeling attorney for heroin addiction
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of a Wheeling attorney for an incident involving heroin. -
Supreme Court suspends attorney's law license for drug abuse
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ordered the suspension of an attorney for violating the Rules of Professional Conduct. -
Schwartz files pre-candidacy papers for 2020 Supreme Court race
CHARLESTON — Bill Schwartz filed pre-candidacy papers with the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office to run in the 2020 state Supreme Court justice race. -
Supreme Court sides with surface owners in trespassing suit
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with surface owners in an appeal of a lawsuit where EQT argued it could access mineral rights via surface owners property without permission. -
House replies to Workman's USSC impeachment brief, again says court should grant writ
WASHINGTON – The House of Delegates has responded to a brief about whether the U.S. Supreme Court should hear a case regarding last year’s state Supreme Court impeachment proceedings. -
W.Va. Supreme Court ruling could impact future potential class-action lawsuits
CHARLESTON – A state Supreme Court ruling could change the way state courts have to look at certifying classes in potential class-action lawsuits. -
Hearing scheduled for next week in Justice residency case
CHARLESTON — A hearing is scheduled for next week in a case challenging where Gov. Jim Justice resides. -
Jasper, the whippet with a lengthy court battle, dies
BECKLEY — Jasper, the small whippet mix that was sentenced to be euthanized in 2015 for biting two children has been euthanized, "Justice for Jasper" announced on Facebook. -
Workman files brief saying why U.S. Supreme Court should deny Legislature's impeachment appeals
WASHINGTON – Attorneys for state Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman believe the U.S. Supreme Court should deny the state Legislature’s appeals regarding last year’s impeachment proceedings. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT: Justice Hutchison to visit Shady Spring Middle School
Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison was speaking at 11:40 a.m. at Shady Spring Middle School on Friday, May 24. -
'Give me transparency and accountability, but not yet'
The headline above is a reworking of a line from Augustine’s "Confessions" that succinctly summarizes a regretful roué’s desire (and reluctance) to give up a life of vice: “Give me chastity and continence, but not yet.” Change two words and you capture the attitude of some judges toward online access to court records.