West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Circuit judge grants stay in dog’s death sentence
BECKLEY – A circuit judge has granted a stay in the death sentence for a four-year-old whippet mix that bit two children over several months time. -
West Virginia Republicans could go all the way in 2017
The Super Bowl this Sunday promises to be one of the most action-packed contests ever, with the New England Patriots vying for their fifth championship in nine appearances and the Atlanta Falcons hoping to win their very first after a sole unsuccessful bid nearly 20 years ago. -
Intermediate court, medical monitoring changes atop legal reform legislative agenda
CHARLESTON – With the next legislative session just days away, two groups that follow legal reforms are ready to do battle once again. -
State argues Callaghan 'was willing to lie' to win Nicholas Co. judicial seat
CHARLESTON – New Nicholas Circuit Judge Stephen Callaghan wanted the job so badly, “he was willing to lie to get it,” according to an attorney who argued the case before the state Supreme Court. -
Supreme Court reprimands attorney for violating Rules of Professional Conduct
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an order to reprimand an attorney for violating Rules of Professional Conduct when he personally paid his client’s child support. -
Motion to dismiss filed in James B. Nutter & Co. lawsuit
KINGWOOD – A motion to dismiss was filed in a lawsuit against James B. -
Callaghan hearing before state Supreme Court continued until Jan. 24
CHARLESTON – A state Supreme Court hearing regarding the potential suspension of a newly elected circuit judge has been continued until later this month, and none of the elected Justices will hear the case. -
Supreme Court annuls attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has annulled attorney Richard E. Hardison Jr.’s law license -
Canterbury calls firing 'political,' says he still wants to contribute to state
CHARLESTON – The former state Supreme Court administrator says his firing last week was political, but he also says he wasn’t surprised. -
Judge who defeated new Supreme Court Administrator has hearing before Justices next week
CHARLESTON – The man who defeated a longtime Nicholas County circuit judge and new state Supreme Court administrator in last year’s election has a hearing before the Justices next week. -
UPDATED: State Supreme Court has new interim administrative director
CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court has a new administrative director. -
As term ends, Benjamin says state Supreme Court is stronger than it was
CHARLESTON – Brent Benjamin says he is leaving the state Supreme Court better than it was when he joined it. -
Supreme Court issues mandate finalizing annulment of attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a mandate to annul Edward R. -
Loughry takes over as state Supreme Court Chief Justice on Jan. 1
CHARLESTON – Tucker County native Allen H. Loughry II will become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia for the first time on Jan. 1. -
West Virginia nearly finds itself off annual Judicial Hellhole report
WASHINGTON – Once a perennial seat holder at the head of the holiday dinner table, West Virginia now barely gets its foot in the door of the American Tort Reform Association’s Judicial Hellhole report. -
Outgoing Justice Benjamin strikes a libertarian chord
MORGANTOWN – Outgoing state Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin has always had a libertarian lean. -
West Virginia Judicial Association elects new officers
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Judicial Association has elected new officers, including new President Christopher C. Wilkes. -
Walker sworn in as newest state Supreme Court Justice
CHARLESTON – Beth Walker was sworn in Dec. 5 to become the 77th justice to serve on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Supreme Court denies Logan County judge’s attempt to remain on bench
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has denied Logan Circuit Judge William Douglas Witten’s attempt to remain on the bench following May’s primary election. -
Two lawsuits filed against Stone Energy Corporation for fraud, breach of contract
NEW MARTINSVILLE – Two lawsuits have been filed against Stone Energy Corporation after the plaintiffs claim the company breached its contracts with them and its actions were fraudulent.