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Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Deem files for Kanawha Circuit Court seat currently held by Bailey
Ashley Deem, who currently is the deputy clerk for the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals, filed September 8 to run in the nonpartisan race for the seat currently occupied by Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey. -
State panel clears Texas attorney following 'logistical mistake'
CHARLESTON – A Texas attorney who says a judge pulled a gun on her in court last year has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a matter that went to the state Office of Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel because of a “logistical mistake.” -
Wheeling attorney denies all allegations of violating rules of conduct
CHARLESTON – A Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct for attorneys denies the allegations and wants the matter dismissed. -
Intermediate appellate court reverses DHHR ruling on benefits for YMCA of Parkersburg
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed a ruling from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Board of Review that suspended government benefits for the YMCA of Parkersburg. -
Governor appoints Abraham to Kanawha circuit judge seat, Asbury to 14th Circuit post
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Stephanie Abraham to the open seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Circuit Judge Duke Bloom. -
Supreme Court partially grants writ of prohibition
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court partially granted a writ of prohibition, finding that certain claims should have been dismissed, while others rightfully stayed. -
West Virginia Supreme Court Reverses Circuit Court's Refusal to Consider Arbitration Agreement Contained Within a Loan Contract Held by an Assignee
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (WVSCA) reversed and remanded an order of the Circuit Court of Wyoming County which denied a creditor's motion to compel arbitration. -
Write this down: Here's who will be Kanawha's new circuit court judge
The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission had 12 people apply for the open circuit court seat left by the retirement of longtime Kanawha Circuit Judge Duke Bloom. -
ICA once again criticizes Kanawha Family Court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals recently issued another memorandum decision critical of a Kanawha Family Court judge for how she handled a contempt order in a child custody dispute. -
Putnam Juvenile Court Programs achieve 100 Percent Graduation Rate
Putnam County juvenile court programs had a 100 percent graduation rate during the most recent school year, Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit (Putnam County) Judge Phillip Stowers announced. -
Discussing the West Virginia Family Treatment Courts
The Family Treatment Court State Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to discuss West Virginia Family Treatment Courts. -
Board recommends reprimand for family court judge who is now retiring at end of '23
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board recommends a second Eastern Panhandle family court judge be reprimanded for violations of three rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct. -
Wheeling attorney faces three counts of violating rules of conduct
CHARLESTON – A Wheeling attorney has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct for attorneys. -
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announces Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia's First Year
On July 1, 2022, the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia began operation. -
ICA again criticizes Kanawha Family Court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued another memorandum decision critical of a Kanawha Family Court judge for how she handles interviews with children in a case. -
Intermediate court says alternative school not responsible for student's improper dismount from bunk bed
CHARLESTON — The state Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that a man who was injured at the West Virginia Mountaineer Challenge Academy was at fault for his injuries — not the school. -
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announces Former Justice Warren McGraw Has Died
Former Supreme Court Justice Warren McGraw died Wednesday, June 14. He was 84. -
Justices agree Ojeda's claim against current state Senator was properly dismissed
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says a circuit judge was correct to dismiss a claim by former state Senator Richard Ojeda, who alleged a current state Senator improperly used his name and voice in political campaign ads. -
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announces Calling All Kanawha Valley Artists: Supreme Court Wants Art for New Learning Center
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is working with Charleston Creative Connections to commission two pieces of art for a West Virginia Judicial Learning Center being developed at the West Virginia Capitol. -
Supreme Court rules against Justice Holdings in Glade Springs Village case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with Glade Springs Village Property Owners Association in an appeal by Justice Holdings seeking to find an error with the lower court's ruling.