As amended through January 31, 2024
Rule 29.05 - Division Duties The Division shall:
(a) develop and implement effective case management and trial methodologies to fairly and expeditiously resolve Business Litigation referred to the Division by the Chief Justice; (b) preside over Business Litigation or proceedings therein referred to the Division by the Chief Justice; (c) recommend for adoption by the Supreme Court of Appeals rules for conducting the business of the Division as needed; (d) make an annual report to the Supreme Court and communicate with the Chief Justice and the Administrative Director concerning the Division's activities as requested; (e) take all such necessary actions incidental to the powers and responsibilities conferred by this rule, as well as actions specifically directed by the Chief Justice; and (f) develop and implement plans for central organization, including, but not limited to staffing, record keeping, transfer and storage of Division files to the appropriate judicial circuit, implementation of appropriate technology, adoption of necessary procedures, and any other administrative action necessary to achieve the effective management of Business Litigation.W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 29.05