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Justice Brent Benjamin of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia refused to recuse himself from the appeal of a $50 million jury verdict in this case, even though the CEO of the lead defendant spent $3 million supporting his campaign. Did Benjamin’s failure to recuse violate the Due Process Clause?
West Virginia Moves on Corporate Campaign Finance Disclosure
West Virginia’s legislature passed a bill requiring public disclosure by corporations on their campaign spending. WV voters will hopefully soon know who is bankrolling political ads, post-Citizens United.
West Virginia as Corporate Vanguard
The West Virginia House passed HR4646, a bill that would require prior shareholder consent in order for a corporation to spend money on campaigns.
Blankenship’s Unconvincing on Impartiality
In a CNBC interview last week, Don Blankenship, CEO of Massey Energy Co., answered questions stemming from a recent decline in his company’s stock….
Illustrations by Risko
Supreme Court Reverses Decision in Caperton v. Massey
Major victory for the Rule of Law and Due Process with Supreme Court’s 5–4 vote.
Jurists, Business Leaders, Reform Groups Join “Justice for Sale” Case
High Court urged to require West Virginia judge’s recusal in suit involving campaign support.
Cert Granted in WV Coal Mine Case
Supreme Court to weigh in on money in the courtroom; grants cert in judicial elections case.
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Buying Time—2010: West Virginia
This page features West Virginia judicial ads of 2010.
Selected Press and Commentary on Caperton v. Massey
Stories covering the West Virginia case.
Hugh M. Caperton et al. v. A.T. Massey Coal Company, Inc., et al. - Petition for Writ of Certiorari
In the West Virginia recusal case, a petition for certiorari was filed by Petitioners with the U.S. Supreme Court on July 2, 2008.