New WV Intermediate Court of Appeals Begins Operations
- posted: Aug. 22, 2022
- Appeals
It isn’t every day that the structure of a state’s judicial system changes, but that happened in West Virginia on July 1, when the new Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) Read More
WV Court Rules Jury Can Allocate Fault to Nonparty Who Is Immune
- posted: Jul. 20, 2022
- Litigation
The Supreme Court of West Virginia has clarified the meaning of a statute that limits defendants’ liability by factoring in the conduct of other people or entities that contribute to Read More
How Does the “Open and Obvious Hazard” Defense Affect Premises Liability Claims?
- posted: Jun. 20, 2022
- Personal Injury
Premises liability cases arise when one person is injured while on another person’s property. A classic example is the slip-and-fall case. The law imposes a duty on landowners and/or occupiers Read More
Can an Employer be Held Legally Responsible for Sexual Harassment of an Employee by a Third Party?
- posted: May 20, 2022
- Employment Law
Every employer has a duty to maintain a safe work environment for its employees, which includes keeping the workplace free from sexual harassment. That includes taking reasonable measures to prevent Read More
When Can an Employer Request a Second Opinion Certification for an Employee’s FMLA Request?
- posted: Apr. 20, 2022
- Employment Law
The Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) gives employees of many organizations the right to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a new child, to deal with Read More
Will Increased Use of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Everyday Items Increase Injury Litigation?
- posted: Mar. 15, 2022
- Products Liability
Lithium-ion batteries are found in everyday items like cell phones, laptops, vaping devices and power tools. They offer high power and long life, some lasting for several years. They are Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Qualified Immunity for Police in Shooting Cases
- posted: Jan. 18, 2022
- Civil Rights
Over the past few months, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court issued rulings that confirmed the vitality of the doctrine of qualified immunity—a doctrine that recognizes that police sometimes face difficult Read More
Revised WV Consumer Credit Law Allows Damages for Frivolous Claims, Expands Attorneys’ Fees
- posted: Dec. 30, 2021
- Business Law
West Virginia has enacted important business-friendly revisions of the state’s principal consumer protection law. The amended law provides ways for defendant businesses to limit exposure to attorneys’ fee awards and Read More
Immigration Considerations for Employers Hiring Foreign Workers
- posted: Dec. 15, 2021
Businesses in West Virginia sometimes find themselves trying to fill jobs for which local workers are in short supply. Hiring workers from abroad on a temporary or permanent basis can Read More
What Foreign College Applicants Need to Know About Student Visas
- posted: Nov. 15, 2021
In 2020, shutdowns in government services related to the COVID-19 pandemic triggered an 87 percent drop in visas granted to international students. But now, as U.S. consulates and embassies in Read More
