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Lawmakers again aim for Constitutional amendment on citizen-only voting
CHARLESTON – A House resolution to amend the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in West Virginia elections has been introduced again. House Joint Resolution 13 was introduced February 18 by Delegate Scot Heckert (R-Wood).
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WVCALA says ‘tort tax’ costs citizens $697 each; trial lawyer group disputes these claims
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says a recent economic impact study shows lawsuit abuse continues to cost West Virginians jobs and hurt the local economy. But a group for state trial attorneys dispute the results, saying the so-called “tort tax” isn’t real.
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A few legal reforms likely part of 2025 session agenda
CHARLESTON – As the 2025 West Virginia legislative session kicks off, a few legal reform items likely will be addressed.
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West Virginia barely mentioned in annual Judicial Hellholes report
CHARLESTON – For years, West Virginia found itself at or near the top of the American Tort Reform Association’s annual Judicial Hellholes report.
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Manchin helps lead effort to establish Supreme Court term limits
WASHINGTON – Two U.S. Senators have filed a joint resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices.
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Study says West Virginia’s tort costs are down thanks to legal reform
CHARLESTON – A new study shows West Virginia’s tort costs declined 20 percent from 2016 to 2022, as its per-household tort costs was the lowest in the nation for 2022.
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WV CALA announces Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse has kicked off Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week to shine a light on what it calls injustices plaguing our state’s civil justice system.
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Some sun, mostly clouds in W.Va. Chamber's state economic forecast
CHARLESTON – The economic forecast for West Virginia includes some dark clouds, according to a West Virginia Chamber of Commerce report.
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WV CALA has roundtable discussions on legal reform, releases updated Dirty Dozen list
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group recently held two roundtable discussions on legal reform in Kanawha and Cabell counties.
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Study finds WV worst state for medical malpractice
CHARLESTON — A recent report shows West Virginia had the highest payouts of any other state in the nation regarding medical malpractice claims.
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Legal reform watchers call legislative session a success
CHARLESTON – While many have complained about the lack of results in the recently completed legislative session, a few legal reform bills were passed.
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WVAJ president says group's legislative goal is to protect right to trial by jury
CHARLESTON – As the legislative session rolls on, the president of a group for state trial attorneys says their goal remains simple.
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West Virginia only receives praise in latest Judicial Hellholes report
WASHINGTON – This year's annual Judicial Hellholes list praises West Virginia for a Supreme Court of Appeals ruling and a new law.
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Legislation would stop foreign third-party litigation funding
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) recently introduced legislation that would stop foreign entities and governments from funding litigation in American courts.
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Manchin working to reform permitting process for energy, mineral projects
As chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) conducted a hearing May 11 to examine ways Congress can update and expedite permitting.
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AFP-WV adds Gallagher to government affairs, communications team
CHARLESTON – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia has hired Crescent Gallagher as its Deputy State Director.
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Study finds state’s lawsuit abuse most prevalent in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says a recent economic impact study shows the Charleston area as the center of the state’s lawsuit abuse problem.
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Familiar topics highlight legislative agendas regarding legal reforms
CHARLESTON – Tax plans might be taking up most of the talk so far in the 2023 legislative session, but there are some legal reform issues that likely will draw focus from lawmakers.
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WVCALA announces Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
According to West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, lawsuits continue to have a negative impact on our economy and reduce access to affordable healthcare for West Virginians.
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CALA releases annual report on tort reform
CHARLESTON — Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse recently released an annual economic study, finding that the country continues to be plagued with lawsuit abuse.