On November 15, 2023, the Court entered an order adopting amendments to Rule 4.2(c) of the Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law. The amendments modify the requirements of an attorney licensed in another jurisdiction to demonstrate good moral character, and the amendments update a reference to the Rules of Professional Conduct. 

On October 23, 2023, the Court entered an order requesting public comment on proposed amendments to Rules 29.07, 29.08, 29.09, and 29.10 of the West Virginia Trial Court Rules (Business Court Rules). The proposed amendments would clarify that business court judges may hold hearings and trials in any county in the state if agreed to by all parties and the presiding judge. The proposed amendments would further allow for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution in business court cases. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court through File & ServeXpress in Docket No. 22-701 no later than December 22, 2023.

On October 23, 2023, the Court entered an order requesting public comment on a proposed amendment to Rule 2.4 of the Rules of Judicial Disciplinary Procedure. The proposed amendment would modify the confidentiality rule regarding judicial disciplinary complaints or investigations. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court through File & ServeXpress in Docket No. 22-748 no later than November 22, 2023.

On September 28, 2023, the Court entered an order requesting public comment on proposed amendments to Rule 4.2(c) of the Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law. The proposed amendments would modify the requirements of an attorney licensed in another jurisdiction to demonstrate good moral character, and the proposed amendments would update a reference to the Rules of Professional Conduct. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court through File & ServeXpress no later than October 30, 2023.

On May 3, 2023, the Court entered an order adopting amendments to the Rules of Admission to the Practice of Law. The amendments add Rule 4.8 regarding military legal assistance admission and registration.

On May 3, 2023, the Court entered an order adopting amendments to Rule 24 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure that had been provisionally adopted by order entered on June 28, 2022. The amendments relate to filing fees charged by the Clerk.

On April 5, 2023, the Court entered an order adopting an amendment to Rule 28 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Court. The amendment extends the appeal period when a motion for reconsideration is properly filed in family court.

On April 5, 2023, the Court entered an order adopting amendments to Rule 1.1 of the Rules of Judicial Disciplinary Procedure. The amendments relate to the membership of the Judicial Investigation Commission.

On February 9, 2023, the Court entered an order requesting public comment on a proposed amendment to Rule 28 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Court. The amendment would add a provision to toll the appeal period when a motion for reconsideration is filed. Public comments may be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court through File and Serve Express on or before March 10, 2023.

On December 19, 2022, the Court entered an order provisionally adopting and requesting public comment on proposed amendments to Rule 1.1 of the Rules of Judicial Disciplinary Procedure. The amendments relate to the membership of the Judicial Investigation Commission. Public comments may be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court through File and Serve Express on or before January 18, 2023.