West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Md. attorney loses W.Va. license
CHARLESTON – As he did last year in his home state, a Maryland attorney has lost his license to practice law in West Virginia. -
Report: W.Va. not helping cut outside influence in state court elections
WASHINGTON -- West Virginia's failure to fully fund a public financing program for the state Supreme Court of Appeals election next year was a setback in the effort to reduce the influence of special interests in state court elections, according to a national report released Thursday. -
Fla. and Va. attorneys quit state Bar
CHARLESTON – Two out-of-state attorneys have decided to shutter their practices in West Virginia. -
Court's ruling in Jefferson deputy's termination could affect Berkeley case
MARTINSBURG – The state Supreme Court's recent decision in a Jefferson County deputy sheriff's termination may have an immediate implication for yet another similar case pending in the lower courts, this time in neighboring Berkeley County. -
Justices affirm Kanawha FELA ruling for CSX
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a unanimous decision earlier this month, found in favor of CSX Transportation Inc. in a lawsuit filed over an employee's asbestos-related injuries. -
Mason, Putnam counties file redistricting suit
Tennant CHARLESTON -- Mason and Putnam counties, in a lawsuit filed in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week, say the state Legislature failed to consider "the community interests of the people" in approving a House of Delegates redistricting plan. -
A year later, suspension begins for Charleston attorney
Smoot CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney will begin his year-long suspension from the practice of law nearly a year after the state Supreme Court first ordered it. -
Court reverses decision upholding Jefferson deputy's termination
CHARLESTON – Because he was not provided a pre-disciplinary hearing, a former Jefferson County sheriff's deputy again will have an opportunity to challenge his firing. -
Cooper files redistricting petition
Cooper CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia attorney says a new House of Delegates redistricting plan violates the West Virginia Constitution and "just barely" meets the requirements of equal representation set forth in federal case law. -
Court suspends 48 attorneys for CLE violations
CHARLESTON -– Nearly 50 attorneys have had their careers put on hold for failing to take required continuing legal education. -
Disbarred Martinsburg attorney seeks reinstatement
Former Martinsburg attorney Keith Wheaton leaves the Berkeley County Judicial Center March 9 following the first day of hearings in his petition to be readmitted the state Bar. (Photo by Lawrence Smith) CHARLESTON – A disbarred Berkeley County attorney is hoping to return to the practice of law to not only earn a steady income, but to also pay court-ordered restitution to his former clients. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Kopnski joins Dinsmore's Pittsburgh office
PITTSBURGH -– Dinsmore is pleased to announce that Michelle L. Kopnski has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Department and as a member of the Taxation Practice Group. -
Thacker testifies before judiciary committee
Thacker WASHINGTON -- West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker touched on her experience as both a prosecutor and private practice attorney while testifying before a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. -
Justices say auto parts chain didn't violate federal law
Ketchum CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week upheld a circuit court's ruling in favor of a popular tire and auto parts chain. -
W.Va. high court rules in favor of county on sick leave
Ketchum CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled last week that a circuit court order awarding more than $400,000 to former Cabell County Jail employees be reversed. -
Defense Bar says judge's order could hurt businesses, consumers
WASHINGTON -- A group of defense attorneys says a protective order entered by a West Virginia court will "seriously and unnecessarily" impede the ability of law enforcement and insurers to protect businesses and consumers from insurance fraud. -
Court rules for community college in grievance case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has sided with New River Community and Technical College in an employment dispute with one of its former instructors, a Wood County attorney. -
Quartet of women leaders kick off WVU's Women in Law & Leadership initiative
MORGANTOWN -– When a fourth grade teacher advised Joyce McConnell to improve her handwriting, it wasn't an admonition. It was a prediction. -
ATRA makes case against W.Va. judge's order
WASHINGTON - The American Tort Reform Association is arguing that an "overly broad" protective order entered in West Virginia could impose a burdensome and conflicting layer of regulation.