West Virginia Case Commentaries

Parental Rights Termination in In re J.C., J.R.-C., and E.R.: A New Precedent in West Virginia Child Welfare Law

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Parental Rights Termination in In re J.C., J.R.-C., and E.R.: A New Precedent in West Virginia Child Welfare Law Introduction The case of In re J.C., J.R.-C., and E.R. represents a significant...

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination in In re S.B.: Establishing Criteria for Improvement Periods and Least Restrictive Alternatives

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination in In re S.B.: Establishing Criteria for Improvement Periods and Least Restrictive Alternatives Introduction The case of In re S.B. adjudicated by the State...

Termination of Parental Rights Without Less Restrictive Alternatives: In re L.H. and N.N.

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Termination of Parental Rights Without Less Restrictive Alternatives: In re L.H. and N.N. Introduction The case of In re L.H. and N.N. addresses the critical issue of terminating parental rights in...

In re L.P.: Upholding Parental Rights Termination in Cases of Unaddressed Substance Abuse

Date: Feb 3, 2025

In re L.P.: Upholding Parental Rights Termination in Cases of Unaddressed Substance Abuse Introduction The case of In re L.P. involves the termination of parental rights of father T.P. by the Circuit...

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Incarceration and Rehabilitation Barriers: In re J.L.-1 and A.L.

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Incarceration and Rehabilitation Barriers: In re J.L.-1 and A.L. Introduction The case of In re J.L.-1 and A.L. adjudicated by the State of West Virginia...

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination Without Improvement Period in Recurrent Substance Abuse Cases: In re O.J.

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination Without Improvement Period in Recurrent Substance Abuse Cases: In re O.J. Introduction In re O.J. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Collusion and Repeated Non-Compliance: Insights from In re X.M.-1, X.M.-2, and X.R.

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Collusion and Repeated Non-Compliance: Insights from In re X.M.-1, X.M.-2, and X.R. Introduction The case of In re X.M.-1, X.M.-2, and X.R. represents a...

Jurisdictional Compliance Under UCCJEA: WV Supreme Court Vacates Parental Rights Termination

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Jurisdictional Compliance Under UCCJEA: WV Supreme Court Vacates Parental Rights Termination Introduction The case In re R.R., N.R., K.S., and W.D. adjudicated by the State of West Virginia Supreme...

West Virginia Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Post-Termination Visitation in In re P.B.

Date: Feb 3, 2025

West Virginia Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Post-Termination Visitation in In re P.B. Introduction In re P.B. is a landmark decision by the State of West Virginia Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination When Improvement is Unlikely: In re A.S. and M.S.

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination When Improvement is Unlikely: In re A.S. and M.S. Introduction The case of In re A.S. and M.S. involves a poignant legal battle concerning parental rights...

Termination of Parental Rights Without Less Restrictive Alternatives in Cases of Substance Abuse and Neglect: In re J.L. and A.L.

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Termination of Parental Rights Without Less Restrictive Alternatives in Cases of Substance Abuse and Neglect: In re J.L. and A.L. Introduction The case of In re J.L. and A.L. addressed the critical...

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination in In re S.B.: Legal Implications and Future Impact

Date: Feb 3, 2025

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination in In re S.B.: Legal Implications and Future Impact Introduction In re S.B. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on...

West Virginia Supreme Court Establishes New Apportionment Framework for Preexisting Conditions in Workers' Compensation Cases

Date: Jan 23, 2025

West Virginia Supreme Court Establishes New Apportionment Framework for Preexisting Conditions in Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction In the landmark case of West Virginia Division of...

Supreme Court of Appeals Establishes Necessity for Comprehensive Factual Findings in Workers' Compensation Appeals

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Supreme Court of Appeals Establishes Necessity for Comprehensive Factual Findings in Workers' Compensation Appeals Introduction In the landmark case of David Milano v. Mountaineer Dough, LLC, the...

Apportionment of Disability in Workers' Compensation: Workman v. Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority

Date: Jan 19, 2025

Apportionment of Disability in Workers' Compensation: Workman v. Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority Introduction In the landmark case Robert Workman v. Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority, the...

West Virginia Supreme Court Reaffirms Deference to Workers' Compensation Boards in Medical Evaluation Authorizations

Date: Jan 19, 2025

West Virginia Supreme Court Reaffirms Deference to Workers' Compensation Boards in Medical Evaluation Authorizations Introduction The case of Greenbrier Veterinary Hospital v. Tracy Brownell...

West Virginia Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Apportionment in Workers' Compensation Claims: Murray American Energy v. Connie Titus

Date: Jan 19, 2025

West Virginia Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Apportionment in Workers' Compensation Claims: Murray American Energy v. Connie Titus Introduction The case of Murray American Energy,...

West Virginia Supreme Court Establishes Discretionary Supervised Release in Resentencing

Date: Jan 15, 2025

West Virginia Supreme Court Establishes Discretionary Supervised Release in Resentencing Introduction In the landmark case State of West Virginia v. Robert M., the West Virginia Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Res Judicata in Habeas Proceedings: Brandon S. v. Frame

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Affirmation of Res Judicata in Habeas Proceedings: Brandon S. v. Frame Introduction The case of Brandon S. v. Jonathan Frame, Superintendent, Mt. Olive Correctional Complex and Jail examines pivotal...

Affirmation of Habeas Corpus Denial: No Change in Law and Counsel's Performance Met Strickland Standard

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Affirmation of Habeas Corpus Denial: No Change in Law and Counsel's Performance Met Strickland Standard Introduction The case of William B. Murray v. Jonathan Frame adjudicated by the State of West...