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Former West Virginia correctional officer pleads guilty to US civil rights violation in inmate death

JURIST

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A former correctional officer in southern West Virginia, Mark Holdren pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a US federal civil rights violation in the death of an inmate. Further, a class action lawsuit filed by inmates in West Virginia prisons over prison conditions led to a $4 million settlement.

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US Supreme Court refuses to reinstate West Virginia ban on transgender athletes

JURIST

APRIL 7, 2023

The US Supreme Court Thursday refused to reinstate West Virginia’s ban on transgender athletes. In 2021, West Virginia passed a law that prohibited people assigned male at birth from competing on girls sports teams. . Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented.

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West Virginia AG announces $83M opioid settlement agreement with Walgreens

JURIST

JANUARY 18, 2023

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that pharmacy retailer Walgreens has agreed to pay an $83 million settlement over its opioid distribution practices within an 8-year period. ” In September 2022, Walmart agreed to settle with Morrisey for over $65 million and CVS settled for $82.5

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US federal judge rules drug distributors not responsible for West Virginia opioid epidemic

JURIST

JULY 5, 2022

The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Monday ruled in favor of drug companies in landmark case City of Huntington, West Virginia v. The post US federal judge rules drug distributors not responsible for West Virginia opioid epidemic appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Drug manufacturers reach $161.5M settlement with West Virginia AG over opioid epidemic

JURIST

MAY 25, 2022

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Wednesday announced a $161.5 ” The West Virginia AG’s Office stated the overall amount secured thus far from opioid manufacturers and related parties is: . .]” settlement with West Virginia AG over opioid epidemic appeared first on JURIST - News.

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West Virginia will ask US Supreme Court to lift injunction on law restricting transgender athlete participation

JURIST

MARCH 9, 2023

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Thursday announced that his office plans to “fight for fairness in women’s sports” and will ask the US Supreme Court to lift an injunction on H.B. Jim Justice despite his inability to name any transgender athletes in West Virginia.”

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US federal judge sentences West Virginia man who threatened Dr. Anthony Fauci to 3 years in prison

JURIST

AUGUST 6, 2022

of West Virginia was Friday sentenced by US District Judge Paula Xinis to 37 months in prison for sending threatening emails to Dr. Anthony Fauci. The post US federal judge sentences West Virginia man who threatened Dr. Anthony Fauci to 3 years in prison appeared first on JURIST - News. Thomas Connally Jr.

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West Virginia Issues RFP for CMS/EDMS/E-Filing

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JULY 22, 2021

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire an electronic court case management solution comprised of case management, document management, and e-file management systems for the new Intermediate Court of Appeals created in 2021 by the West Virginia Legislature.

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West Virginia local governments secure $400M settlement from opioid distributors

JURIST

AUGUST 2, 2022

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Monday announced cities and counties across the state agreed to a $400 million settlement with three opioid distributors. of fueling the opioid crisis in West Virginia. West Virginia has a long history of litigation with opioid distributors. and McKesson Corp.

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“Bunn Fitting In Well on West Virginia Supreme Court”

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AUGUST 22, 2022

“Bunn Fitting In Well on West Virginia Supreme Court”: The Wheeling News-Register has this report. The post “Bunn Fitting In Well on West Virginia Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Applies Rule 803(20) in Boundary Dispute

EvidenceProf Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Similar to its federal counterpart, West Virginia Rule of Evidence 803(20) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A reputation in a community — arising before the controversy — concerning boundaries of land in the community or customs.

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Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Clarifies Scope of Forfeiture-by-Wrongdoing Doctrine

EvidenceProf Blog

JUNE 6, 2021

Similar to its federal counterpart, West Virginia Rule of Evidence 804(b)(6) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement offered against a party that wrongfully caused — or acquiesced in wrongfully causing — the declarant's unavailability as.

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In Federal Case, West Virginia Women Admits to Drug Trafficking

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Berkeley County, West Virginia resident pleads guilty to drug charges as part of a larger DOJ investigation indicting 22 defendants.

“Fourth Circuit finds West Virginia ban on transgender athletes unconstitutional; A divided panel found West Virginia violates Title IX by excluding transgender student-athletes from participating in the teams of their choosing”

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APRIL 17, 2024

The post “Fourth Circuit finds West Virginia ban on transgender athletes unconstitutional; A divided panel found West Virginia violates Title IX by excluding transgender student-athletes from participating in the teams of their choosing” appeared first on How Appealing.

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West Virginia Legislature Confirms Women Are Second Class Citizens

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The post West Virginia Legislature Confirms Women Are Second Class Citizens appeared first on Above the Law. Just in case there was any confusion on the subject.

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“Supreme Court could take first transgender sports case with appeal from West Virginia soccer player; West Virginia is one of 18 states that have passed a Save Women’s Sports Act”

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MARCH 9, 2023

“Supreme Court could take first transgender sports case with appeal from West Virginia soccer player; West Virginia is one of 18 states that have passed a Save Women’s Sports Act”: Brianna Herlihy of Fox News has this report.

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“West Virginia asks Supreme Court to let it enforce state’s anti-trans sports ban”

HowAppealing

MARCH 11, 2023

“West Virginia asks Supreme Court to let it enforce state’s anti-trans sports ban”: Devan Cole of CNN has this report. The post “West Virginia asks Supreme Court to let it enforce state’s anti-trans sports ban” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to decide whether states can enforce anti-transgender sports bans”

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JULY 12, 2024

“West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to decide whether states can enforce anti-transgender sports bans”: Devan Cole of CNN has this report.

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Supreme Court of West Virginia Finds Prosecutor Sought "Improper Commitment" by Asking Whether Prospective Jurors Would Convict the Defendant if They Found the Victim's Testimony Believable

EvidenceProf Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia put it in its recent opinion in State v. Courts across the country have held that attorneys cannot ask prospective jurors "improper commitment" questions during jury selection.

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West Virginia Could Have A New Law School. I Wonder Where It Will Rank?

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The post West Virginia Could Have A New Law School. The contracts and torts examples will consist entirely of Casey Hendershot stunts gone awry. I Wonder Where It Will Rank? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Finds Trial Court Erred in Refusing Defendant's Stipulation to His Prior Conviction

EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Similar to its federal counterpart, West Virginia Rule of Evidence 403 provides that The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of one or more of the following: unfair prejudice, confusing the.

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“Supreme Court term-limits amendment proposed by Sens. Manchin, Welch; The long-shot proposal by Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) and outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin III (I-West Virginia) would impose 18-year term limits on new justices”

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

Joe Manchin III (I-West Virginia) would impose 18-year term limits on new justices”: Tobi Raji of The Washington Post has this report. “Supreme Court term-limits amendment proposed by Sens. Manchin, Welch; The long-shot proposal by Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) and outgoing Sen.

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“The Supreme Court Saves Politics; The West Virginia and Dobbs decisions free Americans from rule by experts and judges”

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JULY 6, 2022

“The Supreme Court Saves Politics; The West Virginia and Dobbs decisions free Americans from rule by experts and judges”: Columnist Daniel Henninger will have this op-ed in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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“The Supreme Court’s Chance to Restore Political Accountability: In West Virginia v. EPA, the justices could revive the nondelegation doctrine.”

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FEBRUARY 27, 2022

“The Supreme Court’s Chance to Restore Political Accountability: In West Virginia v. EPA, the justices could revive the nondelegation doctrine.” ” Peter J. Wallison and law professor John Yoo have this essay online at The Wall Street Journal.

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“Can State Sovereignty Be Bought? In West Virginia v. US Department of the Treasury, the Eleventh Circuit ruled against the American Rescue Plan Act in favor of state sovereignty.”

HowAppealing

MARCH 22, 2023

In West Virginia v. In West Virginia v. “Can State Sovereignty Be Bought? US Department of the Treasury , the Eleventh Circuit ruled against the American Rescue Plan Act in favor of state sovereignty.” ” Jack Fitzhenry has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog.

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“The absurd Supreme Court case that could gut the EPA: Nothing is at stake in West Virginia v. EPA — yet somehow everything is at stake.”

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FEBRUARY 23, 2022

“The absurd Supreme Court case that could gut the EPA: Nothing is at stake in West Virginia v. EPA — yet somehow everything is at stake.” ” Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.

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“The Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Efforts to Protect the Environment: The potential ramifications of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency are profound.”

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JANUARY 10, 2022

“The Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Efforts to Protect the Environment: The potential ramifications of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency are profound.” ” Elizabeth Kolbert has this Daily Comment online at The New Yorker. And Pamela King and Jeremy P.

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“Reclaiming Legislative Power from the Administrative State; The Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA can be seen as a restoration of the Framers’ original constitutional vision”

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AUGUST 2, 2022

“Reclaiming Legislative Power from the Administrative State; The Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA can be seen as a restoration of the Framers’ original constitutional vision”: Peter J. Wallison has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog.

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West Virginia Physician Faces Prison Time for Distributing Suboxone

LegalReader

JUNE 16, 2021

A West Virginia general practitioner is convicted in illegal opioid scheme.

“The Supreme Court Is Making America Ungovernable; The West Virginia v. EPA ruling signals a future in which no one in power has the ability to tackle the biggest issues society faces”

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JULY 26, 2022

“The Supreme Court Is Making America Ungovernable; The West Virginia v. EPA ruling signals a future in which no one in power has the ability to tackle the biggest issues society faces”: Law professor Lisa Heinzerling has this essay online at The Atlantic.

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“The Supreme Court’s Extreme Power Grab; In West Virginia v. EPA, the conservative justices acted like they were handing power to the people, but in reality they were giving it to themselves”

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JULY 19, 2022

“The Supreme Court’s Extreme Power Grab; In West Virginia v. EPA , the conservative justices acted like they were handing power to the people, but in reality they were giving it to themselves”: Law professor Kimberly Wehle has this essay online at The Atlantic.

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Southern District of West Virginia Finds Limited Daubert Analysis Appropriate at Class Certification Stage

EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 6, 2021

Federal Rule of Evidence 702 states that A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if: (a) the expert’s scientific, technical, or other.

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Opioid Companies Reach Tentative $161.5 Million Settlement in West Virginia

The Crime Report

MAY 26, 2022

Attorneys for the state of West Virginia and pharmaceutical manufacturers Teva Pharmaceuticals Inc., Under the deal, West Virginia would receive more than $134.5 AbbVie’s Allergan, and their family of companies have reached a tentative $161.5 million settlement, reports the Associated Press. In addition, 72.5

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Cops in West Virginia Capital Banned from Carrying Shotguns with Lethal Rounds

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JUNE 4, 2021

After reviewing a use-of-force incident which left a Black civilian wounded, police in Charleston, W.Va., have been ordered stop carrying shotguns with lethal rounds.

How is Compensation Determined in a Car Accident Lawsuit in West Virginia?

LegalReader

JANUARY 26, 2022

The victim’s attorney can also argue for less tangible damages that are tied to things like physical pain, mental suffering, and trauma associated with a collision.

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Traffic Safety Laws in West Virginia

LegalReader

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In the state of West Virginia, all drivers, regardless of age, are banned from using electronic devices that are hand-held while driving.

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West Virginia Becomes Ground Zero in Fight for Opioid Accountability

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MAY 3, 2021

The companies also plan to argue West Virginia has been heavily affected by illegal opioids, like heroin and synthetic fentanyl, that have nothing to do with their business.

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Judge who searched litigant’s home for marital property gets censure and fine

ABA Journal

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A West Virginia family court judge who searched a self-represented litigant’s home for marital property will receive a public censure and a $1,000 fine for…

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‘My guns are bigger,’ judge allegedly declared before pointing Colt 45 at lawyers in courtroom

ABA Journal

JULY 18, 2022

A Houston lawyer has submitted an affidavit alleging that a West Virginia judge removed a gun from a holster under his robe and pointed it…

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US Justice Department sues Rite Aid alleging it filled unnecessary opioid prescriptions

JURIST

MARCH 14, 2023

This lawsuit comes just months after Walgreens settled a complaint by West Virginia, where the state’s attorney general claimed the pharmacy’s lack of regulation led to the oversupply of opioids in the state.

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“Supreme Court refuses to reinstate West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban”

HowAppealing

APRIL 6, 2023

“Supreme Court refuses to reinstate West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban”: Robert Barnes and Ann E. The post “Supreme Court refuses to reinstate West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban” appeared first on How Appealing. Marimow of The Washington Post have this report.

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Three US states cancel membership in bipartisan group aimed at voter roll accuracy and registration

JURIST

MARCH 7, 2023

West Virginia , Missouri and Florida Monday announced they will no longer participate as member states in the Election Registration Information Center (ERIC). West Virginia, Missouri and Florida’s exits ERIC come after Louisiana withdrew its membership in 2022 and Alabama withdrew in January.

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Federal judge rules for drug distributors in opioid trial, says case fails under West Virginia nuisance law

ABA Journal

JULY 5, 2022

A federal judge has ruled for three major drug distributors in a bench trial contending that their conduct created an opioid epidemic in Huntington, West…

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“Supreme Court asked to allow West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban; The case involves a 12-year-old transgender girl who wants to stay on the girls’ track and cross-country teams at her middle school”

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MARCH 21, 2023

“Supreme Court asked to allow West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban; The case involves a 12-year-old transgender girl who wants to stay on the girls’ track and cross-country teams at her middle school”: Robert Barnes of The Washington Post has this report.

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Former West Virginia correctional officer pleads guilty to US civil rights violation in inmate death

US Supreme Court refuses to reinstate West Virginia ban on transgender athletes

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West Virginia AG announces $83M opioid settlement agreement with Walgreens

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US federal judge rules drug distributors not responsible for West Virginia opioid epidemic

Drug manufacturers reach $161.5M settlement with West Virginia AG over opioid epidemic

West Virginia will ask US Supreme Court to lift injunction on law restricting transgender athlete participation

US federal judge sentences West Virginia man who threatened Dr. Anthony Fauci to 3 years in prison

West Virginia Issues RFP for CMS/EDMS/E-Filing

West Virginia local governments secure $400M settlement from opioid distributors

“Bunn Fitting In Well on West Virginia Supreme Court”

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Applies Rule 803(20) in Boundary Dispute

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Clarifies Scope of Forfeiture-by-Wrongdoing Doctrine

In Federal Case, West Virginia Women Admits to Drug Trafficking

“Fourth Circuit finds West Virginia ban on transgender athletes unconstitutional; A divided panel found West Virginia violates Title IX by excluding transgender student-athletes from participating in the teams of their choosing”

West Virginia Legislature Confirms Women Are Second Class Citizens

“Supreme Court could take first transgender sports case with appeal from West Virginia soccer player; West Virginia is one of 18 states that have passed a Save Women’s Sports Act”

“West Virginia asks Supreme Court to let it enforce state’s anti-trans sports ban”

“West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to decide whether states can enforce anti-transgender sports bans”

Supreme Court of West Virginia Finds Prosecutor Sought "Improper Commitment" by Asking Whether Prospective Jurors Would Convict the Defendant if They Found the Victim's Testimony Believable

West Virginia Could Have A New Law School. I Wonder Where It Will Rank?

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Finds Trial Court Erred in Refusing Defendant's Stipulation to His Prior Conviction

“Supreme Court term-limits amendment proposed by Sens. Manchin, Welch; The long-shot proposal by Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) and outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin III (I-West Virginia) would impose 18-year term limits on new justices”

“The Supreme Court Saves Politics; The West Virginia and Dobbs decisions free Americans from rule by experts and judges”

“The Supreme Court’s Chance to Restore Political Accountability: In West Virginia v. EPA, the justices could revive the nondelegation doctrine.”

“Can State Sovereignty Be Bought? In West Virginia v. US Department of the Treasury, the Eleventh Circuit ruled against the American Rescue Plan Act in favor of state sovereignty.”

“The absurd Supreme Court case that could gut the EPA: Nothing is at stake in West Virginia v. EPA — yet somehow everything is at stake.”

“The Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Efforts to Protect the Environment: The potential ramifications of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency are profound.”

“Reclaiming Legislative Power from the Administrative State; The Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA can be seen as a restoration of the Framers’ original constitutional vision”

West Virginia Physician Faces Prison Time for Distributing Suboxone

“The Supreme Court Is Making America Ungovernable; The West Virginia v. EPA ruling signals a future in which no one in power has the ability to tackle the biggest issues society faces”

“The Supreme Court’s Extreme Power Grab; In West Virginia v. EPA, the conservative justices acted like they were handing power to the people, but in reality they were giving it to themselves”

Southern District of West Virginia Finds Limited Daubert Analysis Appropriate at Class Certification Stage

Opioid Companies Reach Tentative $161.5 Million Settlement in West Virginia

Cops in West Virginia Capital Banned from Carrying Shotguns with Lethal Rounds

How is Compensation Determined in a Car Accident Lawsuit in West Virginia?

Traffic Safety Laws in West Virginia

West Virginia Becomes Ground Zero in Fight for Opioid Accountability

Judge who searched litigant’s home for marital property gets censure and fine

‘My guns are bigger,’ judge allegedly declared before pointing Colt 45 at lawyers in courtroom

US Justice Department sues Rite Aid alleging it filled unnecessary opioid prescriptions

“Supreme Court refuses to reinstate West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban”

Three US states cancel membership in bipartisan group aimed at voter roll accuracy and registration

Federal judge rules for drug distributors in opioid trial, says case fails under West Virginia nuisance law

“Supreme Court asked to allow West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban; The case involves a 12-year-old transgender girl who wants to stay on the girls’ track and cross-country teams at her middle school”

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