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A Notice from the Secretary of State - Time to File Annual Reports; Filing Period Runs January 1 - June 30 -It's time to file annual reports for limited liability companies, professional limited liability companies, corporations, limited partnerships and voluntary associations. The filing period runs from January 1 to June 30, 2010.
As required by West Virginia Code every registered limited liability company, professional limited liability company, corporation, limited partnership business trust or voluntary association that is authorized to transact business in the state as of and prior to December 31, 2009 must file an annual report and pay the $25 filing fee each year with the Secretary of State. The filing period began January 1 and ends at the close of business on June 30,2010. If the annual report and payment is not received and filed by the close of business on June 30 the organization will be assessed a $100 penalty in addition to the $25 annual report fee.
The Secretary of State's Office would like to encourage business owners to take advantage of filing their company's report through the State's online portal "Business for WV" (www.business4wv.com).
When filing online you will need to have your PIN (personal identification number) that is located at the top of the annual report that was mailed to the organization.
Anyone wanting to file a report online may access the "business4wv" website and complete the process at their convenience, 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Online filing saves time and provides immediate and accurate integration of customers' updates into the Secretary of State's database. Filers will receive electronic confirmation when the Secretary of State's Office approves the filing.
Any questions concerning filing annual reports can be answered by a staff member of the Business and Licensing Division of the Secretary of State's Office at 304-558-8000.

Help requested for court history. Forest "Jack" Bowman is writing a history of the U.S. District Court for Northern West Virginia and would appreciate receiving reminiscences and anecdotes from former clerks of the judges of that court as well as from lawyers who have interesting stories to tell about trying cases before the judges in that district. He is also interested in lawyers' opinions regarding what they believe are the most important cases heard in this court over the years. Send your stories and reminiscences to:  Jack Bowman, 28 Vintner Place, Morgantown, WV 26505 or fjbowman@comcast.net

STATE BAR ELECTIONS - Nominating Petitions for this year's elections have been mailed to State Bar members in Districts 1-5 for the Board of Governors and the Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee.  When signed by the requisite number of petitioners, Nominating Petitions must be filed, no later than February 10, 2010, with the Executive Director of The West Virginia State Bar, 2006 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25311-2204, via fax 304.558.2467 or email caseya@wvbar.org. Receipt in the office of the Executive Director by midnight February 10, 2010 constitutes filing.

THE 30TH ANNUAL LITIGATION SEMINAR will be held at Canaan Valley Resort on February 19-20, 2010.  The WVCLE room block has been extended until Friday, February 5, 2010.  This is a perfect opportunity for education and family fun, so make you reservations today!  This seminar will feature prominent judges and lawyers including:  The Honorable Ronald E. Wilson, Michael J. Farrell, Professor Thomas C. Cady, Joshua I. Barrett, David E. Goddard, Amber L. Hoback, Troy N. Giatras, and Jessica H. Donahue.  To register online, please CLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255 for more information. 

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 7-8, 2010: The West Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting at The Greenbrier! Make plans now to attend the West Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting and complete your CLE requirements before the June 30, 2010 deadline. Take advantage of very special activities, nationally known speakers and extra-special room rates starting at $285 for a standard guest room. A group rate has also been obtained at the Hampton Inn in Lewisburg. Don't miss this great opportunity to gather with friends at this historic location.