Shepherdstown Law

08/12/2023

http://www.courtswv.gov/supreme-court/opinions.html

An interesting read for those involved in Abuse and Neglect cases. Issued: 6/21/2023 Case No: 22-0365 In re G.G., (Justice Bunn concurring.)

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07/04/2023

Happy Fourth of July to our friends, clients, and community.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; 'tis dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles until death.
Thomas Paine.

Full-service West Virginia, Florida, and District of Columbia law firm.

06/11/2023

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/07/us/major-supreme-court-cases-2023.html

How the court’s 6-to-3 conservative majority is ruling this term after its lurch to the right a year ago in blockbuster decisions on abortion, guns, religion and climate change.

04/01/2023

I came across a poem I had forgotten in the NYT today - just in time for spring

And then the day came,
when the risk
to remain tight
in a bud
was more painful
than the risk
it took
to Blossom.

Anaïs Nin

03/22/2023

NACDL. 60th Anniversary of Gideon

12/03/2022

https://amylhowe.com/2022/11/29/justices-delve-into-a-trio-of-thorny-issues-in-states-challenge-to-federal-immigration-policy/

I recently faced an issue related to the possibility of deportation if a plea offer was taken with a client who had pending criminal charges. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds.

The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Tuesday in a challenge to a Biden administration policy that prioritizes certain groups of unauthorized immigrants for arrest and deportation. Although some justices questioned the legality of the policy, there were also questions about whether the states cha...

11/12/2021

I have had several calls this week regarding expungement of criminal records. Here is a link to the West Virginia Judiciary website:

Expungement of Criminal Record and Criminal Offense Reduction Forms.

10/28/2021

Great advice on drafting briefs for online reading and some other helpful nuggets -

As an enthusiastic consumer of advice on effective and persuasive legal writing, I have read all the tomes from all the experts. I know how to organize my briefs logically, compose compelling paragraphs, choose power words, avoid hyperbole, and...

10/28/2021

High-quality trial graphics and video provide a clear advocacy advantage by more powerfully impressing your messages on the audience and by building credibility through the appearance of preparation.

10/21/2021

Employers - check out this post on how to spot fake vaccination cards.

A blog for employers about workplace law. Written by the master of workplace Schadenfreude, Jon Hyman.

06/19/2021

In a post-COVID world it may be advisable to add a force majeure clause to your contracts.

The aftermath of recent large-scale disasters like the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the storm and flood damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 have reinforced the importance of carefully planning for the unexpected when negotiating meeting contracts. If disaster strikes, will you....

06/17/2021

Federal and W.V. State holiday tomorrow, June 18, 2021.

Office of the Governor - Jim Justice