What's the Law Say?

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Welcome to Legal Aid of WV’s podcast, What’s the Law Say? Each episode, Legal Director Clint Adams and knowledgeable guests discuss legal topics that can quickly impact West Virginians’ lives and offers real solutions and guidance for those legal issues. Legal Aid of WV is a nonprofit law firm. All information is up-to-date on the date published and may change at any time. This podcast is legal information and should not take the place of legal advice from an attorney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 11, 202633 min

43 - How Laws become Laws with Speaker Roger Hanshaw

In this episode of What's the Law Say?, Clint visits with Roger Hanshaw about how our state laws are enacted by the legislature. Roger is the Speaker of the House of Delegates and provides an overview of how an idea can become law in the state of West Virginia. He talks about the governmental structure in the state and walks through what happens when a proposed change to the law is suggested and how it becomes enacted. Thanks to Delegate Hanshaw for explaining the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 14, 202529 min

42 - Utility Issues in WV with the Public Service Commission

In this episode of What's the Law Say? Clint talks with Karen Macon of the Public Service Commission about utility regulation and customer rights and services that the PSC can provide for utilities customers to assist in resolving complaints about public utilities such as water, electric, or gas. What does the PSC have in place to help customers who are having problems? Get some answers as we discuss consumer rights, such as reasonable payment arrangements, as well as the hearing process within the PSC including informal and formal complaints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 29, 202530 min

41 - Free Online Legal Tools

In this episode of What's the Law Say? Clint chats with Dane Henry, Advocacy, Training and Technology Attorney at Legal Aid of West Virginia. They discuss tools available to the public online to assist with legal issues. These resources include final products like drafted court documents and letters to opposing parties. There are also tools designed to assess legal claims through technology like the Kinship Connector and the Renter's Rights WV resources available on LAWV's website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 20, 202429 min

40 - The WV Innocence Project at WVU College of Law

In this episode of What's the Law Say, Clint visits with Melissa Giggenbach from the WV Innocence Project, a clinic of WVU College of Law. They discuss the work of the Innocence project: how they identify cases that qualify for their assistance and how they are able to seek relief for people who have been convicted and incarcerated for crimes that they did not commit. Melissa and Clint talk about the Writ of Habeas Corpus and other options for people who have been convicted. Learn more about the WV Innocence Project at https://wvinnocenceproject.law.wvu.edu/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 7, 202429 min

39 - Criminal Law in West Virginia: Part 2

This is Part 2 of Clint's discussion with Dana Eddy, Executive Director of Public Defender Services. In this episode, Clint and Dana discuss the plea bargaining process, criminal trial, pre-trial diversion programs, sentencing and other issues impacting criminal defendants. Clint and Dana also talk about the impact of defendants who have mental illness and are otherwise unable to stand trial.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 7, 202433 min

38 - Criminal Law in West Virginia: Part 1

In part 1 of this episode, Clint talks with Dana Eddy, Executive Director of Public Defender Services. Clint and Dana talk about the pretrial procedure in criminal law. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part focus on criminal law in the State of West Virginia. Clint and Dana discuss and provide an overview of the pre-trial process including arrest warrants, indictments and what is needed to post bond as well as the services provided by the public defenders.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 28, 202430 min

37 - Employee Rights in West Virginia

In this edition of What's the Law Say?, Clint visits with pro bono attorney Walt Auvil to discuss employment law. They talk through things that are illegal for an employer to do and outline what rights an employee has. Clint and Walt talk about the rights and obligations of employees and employers and discuss numerous ways an employee can enforce their rights including the department of labor, the human rights commission, a grievance procedure or civil litigation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 202429 min

36 - Unemployment in West Virginia

In this episode of What's the Law Say, Clint talks with Wheeling Attorney Andrew Beatty about unemployment compensation benefits. They talk about who is eligible for unemployment, actions that can make an employee ineligible, and how the process works when you apply for unemployment benefits including the initial deputy decisions, the hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, and appeal options available to the employee and the employer. Clint also makes goofy jokes. As always, if you need more help with this issue, please apply for help from Legal Aid of WV by calling 866-255-4370, or you can learn more at www.legalaidwv.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 24, 202430 min

35 - Bad Rental Housing Conditions

In this episode of What’s the Law Say, Clint visits with housing attorneys Katie Ackerman and Carolyn Beyer. They discuss the warranty of habitability implied in all residential rental agreements in the State of West Virginia, meaning in rental housing there is an expectation that the rental property is safe and in good enough condition for the renter to live. This episode discusses what actions would violate the warranty of habitability and what tenants can do when the landlord refuses to make repairs to keep the rental property fit and habitable under West Virginia law. Should you need further assistance in this area, you can contact LAWV at 866-255-4370 to see if your case qualifies for free legal assistance from our attorneys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 25, 202429 min

34 - Fair Housing Act in West Virginia

In this episode of What's the Law Say?, Clint chats with Ed Sharpe about the Fair Housing Act, which prevents discrimination against tenants in protected classes. They discuss protections under the Federal Act, as well as West Virginia state law. They define a protected class and they discuss a tenant's rights if they believe they are the victim of discrimination, including discrimination because of a disability. This episode provides resources to file a complaint with the Human Rights Commission in West Virginia or Housing and Urban Development Dept.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.