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April 15-16, 2011
The West Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting - Charleston, WV
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RATE OF INTEREST ON JUDGMENTS AND DECREES FOR THE YEAR 2011 - The rate of interest for the year 2011, for judgments and decrees entered on or after January 1, 2011, is set at 7.00%. Click here to review the Administrative Order of the Supreme Court of Appeals. |
Chief Administrative Law Judge, West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals - The West Virginia State Bar will receive resumes immediately for the pending vacancy of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals. The deadline for submittal of resumes and letters of recommendation is January 5, 2011. Resumes should be sent to The West Virginia State Bar, Attention: CALJ WV Office of Tax Appeals, 2006 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston, WV 25311.
Pursuant to �11-10A-6. The Governor, with advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the Chief Administrative Law Judge from a list of three qualified nominees submitted to the Governor by the Board of Governors of the West Virginia State Bar for a four-year term. An appointment to fill a vacancy in the position shall be for the unexpired term.
Applicants must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state who is admitted to the practice of law in this state and who has five years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as an attorney with federal or state tax law expertise or as a judge of a court of record. |
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Fifth Annual WORKING TOGETHER Conference - A Partnership of Public and Private Tax Professionals - Working Together is a partnership of public and private tax professionals, where practitioner groups join with the IRS and the West Virginia State Tax Department in sponsoring an annual conference. By continuing to enhance the level of communication and trust among the groups, a constructive working relationship is being built that will reduce the tax burden on the public and practitioners alike, and will further the IRS/State Tax Department goal of improving voluntary compliance. The Conference will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the University of Charleston. A continental breakfast and hot buffet lunch will be provided. To obtain more information regarding the Conference, click here. The West Virginia Tax Institute is a presumptively-accredited provider for MCLE activities in West Virginia. This course qualifies for 8.0 hours of credit under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
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You are invited to the Premiere Movie Event of
"A LIVING MONUMENT - THE WEST VIRGINIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE" - A Video Tribute to Courthouses as Monuments to Architecture, to People, and to Justice
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:00 P.M.
West Virginia Culture Center Theater, State Capitol Complex, Charleston
Reception to follow in the Grand Hall - If attending, RSVP to mary@wvaco.org or call 304-346-0591 |
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BOONE AND LINCOLN COUNTIES - State Bar President Tish Chafin and Executive Director Anita Casey are pleased to announce they will be visiting your Courthouses on JANUARY 11, 2011. They invite you to join them for a short, conversational meeting. The schedule is:
9:00 am - Boone County (Courtroom)
11:00 am - Lincoln County (Courtroom) |
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UPCOMING FASTCASE WEBINARS -
Fastcase Research Tips (In Depth)
Wed, Jan 12, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Case Law Nuts & Bolts (Overview)
Thu, Jan 20, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST |
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JACKSON, WOOD AND WIRT COUNTIES - State Bar President Tish Chafin and Executive Director Anita Casey will be visiting your Courthouses on January 18, 2011. They invite you to join them for a short, conversational meeting. The schedule is:
9:30 am - Jackson County (Courtroom)
11:30 am - Wood County (Judge Waters' Courtroom)
2:30 pm - Wirt County (Courtroom)
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KANAWHA, PUTNAM AND MASON COUNTIES - On January 19, 2011, State Bar President Tish Chafin and Executive Director Anita Casey will be visiting your County. Please come join them for a conversational meeting to discuss matters of interest to members of the Bar. The schedule is:
9:00 am - Kanawha County (5th Floor of Judicial Annex- Visiting Judge's Courtroom)
11:00 pm - Putnam County (Courtroom in the original/old Courthouse)
2:00 pm - Mason County (2nd Floor of Courthouse - Exact location TBD) |
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MERCER COUNTY - At the invitation of the Mercer County Bar and the Judges of the 9th Judicial Circuit, State Bar President Tish Chafin and Executive Director Anita Casey will be visiting Mercer County on January 26, 2011. The Mercer County Bar meeting will commence at 11:30 at the Sugar Shak in Princeton. If you are interested in joining the Bar for lunch, please contact Randall Roahrig at rwrlawoffice@citlink.net or 304-425-2116. After lunch, photos will be taken at the Courthouse to share on the Bar Blast and on The State Bar's website. |
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JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS - The West Virginia State Bar is seeking candidates for the position of Judge of the Court of Claims. If interested, provide a resume to the State Bar on or before March 30, 2011. The Speaker and the President will make the appointment from a list of three candidates recommended by the Board of Governors of the State Bar. A minimum of ten (10) years' experience as a licensed attorney is required. This position involves hearing and deciding claims filed against state agencies and the Crime Victims Fund. The main offices of the Court are at the State Capitol with travel to other parts of the state for hearings. Some administrative law, mediation, or other judicial experience would be beneficial. See W.VA. CODE �14-2-4,8,9, & 10 AND �14-2A-1 ET AL. Questions: Contact Cheryle Hall at 304.347.4851 |
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