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.