West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Justices reduce Heartland punitive damages by $48M
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Wednesday reduced the punitive damages in a high-profile nursing home case by nearly $50 million. -
State reaches $22M settlement with GlaxoSmithKline
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced that West Virginia has reached a $22 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline. -
Truancy: We are making progress
CHARLESTON -- When the Supreme Court launched an initiative in 2011 to coordinate judicial truancy programs in West Virginia, we knew it would not be an easy task. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Swann joins Kay Casto & Chaney
CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC has announced that William Swann has been hired as an associate attorney in its Charleston office. -
Former Wayne Co. prosecutor has license suspended 75 days
CHARLESTON – A former Wayne County assistant prosecutor has had his law license suspended for 75 days after he solicited sexual favors from a woman while handling her abuse and neglect case. -
State Supreme Court affirms ruling for Snowshoe Mountain
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling affirming the Pocahontas Circuit Court’s issuing of summary judgment in favor of Snowshoe Mountain in a class action alleging the ski resort breached its contract. -
Retiring State Bar commission members honored
BRIDGEPORT -- The West Virginia State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission that oversees continuing education for attorneys in West Virginia recognized three retiring members during a recent meeting at the Bridgeport office of Steptoe & Johnson. -
Supreme Court backs AG in rulings against Calif. Internet lender
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed three circuit court rulings that would force a California Internet lender to pay $15 million to state consumers. -
Ketchum calls class action frivolous in dissent over CAMC class certification
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has certified a class action lawsuit against Charleston Area Medical Center for allegedly accidentally placing a database containing medical information on the Internet, while a dissenting justice claims the case is an example of a frivolous class action. -
No suspension for Plants, Supreme Court says
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that embattled Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Plants' suspension is unnecessary. -
THEIR VIEW: Two new laws W.Va. employers must know about
The West Virginia Legislature’s 2014 regular session concluded (in March). Like in many states, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill to increase the state minimum wage this year. -
Former Pocahontas prosecutor indicted for embezzlement
MARLINTON – The former Pocahontas County prosecuting attorney has been indicted on felony charges of embezzlement. -
Justices side with hospital on $2M tax bill
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says United Hospital Center of Clarksburg doesn’t have to pay a tax bill that, with interest, is now up to about $2.25 million. -
Justices argue use of religion in court arguments
CHARLESTON – The separation of church and state long has been a point of contention in the legal community. -
High court rules against Putnam couple in retention pond case
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week ruled that a Putnam County couple didn’t have enough evidence in a lawsuit they filed over a retention pond they claim encroached their property. -
Supreme Court upholds arbitration clause in home construction lawsuit
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week mostly upheld a Marion County court’s order compelling arbitration in a home construction case. -
W.Va. SC issues mandate suspending former prosecuting attorney’s license
CHARLESTON -- The law license of a former Randolph County prosecuting attorney officially has been suspended. -
Hinerman no stranger to being a party in court
MORGANTOWN – A Weirton attorney in the middle of a fee dispute with a former associate is no stranger to being a party in a lawsuit. -
Supreme Court suspends Ritchie Co. lawyer for a year
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has suspended a Ritchie County attorney’s law license for one year for conduct that “did not conform to the expectations of the profession.” -
PERSONNEL FILE: Martin & Seibert attorney sworn in
MARTINSBURG -- Martin & Seibert's Caitlin M. Bailey was sworn in and admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia on Oct. 24 by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals at a ceremony at the West Virginia Capital.