Bar Blast – July 25, 2017

The time schedule which will be followed on Keller issues is available on the Bar’s website at www.mywvbar.org/feeguidelines. If any member has a question concerning this matter, contact Anita Casey at The West Virginia State Bar at 304-553-7228 or by e-mail at caseya@wvbar.org.

The State Bar is establishing a Women Lawyers Committee. If you are interested in joining the committee, contact Sandra Kinney at skinney@baileyglasser.com

The State Tax Department has made upgrades the their website which will provides more information for tax payers and tax practitioners. A new feature invites the public to join the Tax Commissioner’s Office Mail List. This will allow the office to send subscribers a “no response” email. The system is operational and has already been used to send out emails regarding four proposed legislative rules which are out for public comment and one announcing issuance of Administrative Notice 2017-2018, regarding the increase in the motor fuel excise tax that takes effect this month. Click here to visit the Tax Department website

WVSB Clerk’s Office, Room 3200

300 Virginia Street, East

Charleston, West Virginia 25301

The Supreme Court of Appeals is seeking comment on a proposed amendment to Rule 9.0 of the Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law. Rule 9.0 of the Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law governs limited permission to practice in association with an approved legal services organization or public defender program. The rule currently limits practice under this provision to a total of thirty-six months.  The proposed amendment extends the time to five years, which would coincide with the time frame required for admission through reciprocity. Public comments on the proposed change to Rule 9 will be accepted through July 31, 2017.

The Supreme Court of Appeals is seeking comment on a proposed amendment to Rule 5 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure for Magistrate Courts. The proposed amendment provides for regular review of compliance with bond conditions in cases involving allegations of domestic violence. Public comments on the proposed change to Rule 5 will be accepted through July 31, 2017.

Sponsor: Potomac Mediation Services and Professor Tom Patrick – WVU College of Law

WVBA’s 131st Annual Meeting at The Greenbrier

Click the link below to register, view the agenda, and access hotel reservation forms. When making your room reservation by phone, be sure to indicate that you are with the WVBA so you receive the special rate. Rooms are limited!

Timely seminars, great parties and outstanding food, fun golf, tennis, shooting, swimming and much more.

Eviction-Landlord Tenant Law

Sponsor: The West Virginia State Bar

The seminar will be broadcast statewide via phone and video conference.

Sponsor: The West Virginia State Bar

October 3 – University of Charleston – Charleston
October 4 – Guyan Country Club – Huntington
October 5 – The Blennerhassett – Parkersburg
October 10 – Tamarack – Beckley
October 11 – McFarland House – Martinsburg
October 12 – South Branch Inn – Moorefield
October 13 – Giovanni’s – Chapmanville

October 24 – Oliverio’s Restorante – Bridgeport

October 25 – Lakeview Resort – Morgantown
October 26 – Oglebay Resort – Wheeling