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Recent News About Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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COVID liability protection for businesses tabled until January
When the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry sent a notice to its membership in June asking entrepreneurs to sign onto a petition requesting COVID-19 liability legislation, only 20 to 30 were expected to respond. -
Missouri legislature expected to address demand for COVID-19 liability protection
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce has been hearing from small business employers who are trying their best to stay open but are terrified of being hauled into court over COVID-19-related litigation. -
Missouri Chamber among groups requesting review of Johnson & Johnson asbestos case
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Chamber of Commerce, along with several other groups, is asking the state Supreme Court to review a case against Johnson & Johnson alleging that the manufacturer's talcum powder brand is made with cancer-causing asbestos. -
Easing of rules for out of state occupational licenses welcomed by business leaders
Workers from other states will now be able to come to Missouri following the signing of an occupational licensing bill.Governor Mike Parson signed HB 2046 which allows those who have gained a license in another to more easily operate in Missouri. -
Governor signs law on punitive damages, merchandising act
Governor Mike Parson signed into law changes to the legal make that was championed by business leaders and tort reform advocates. -
Chambers call for special session for COVID-19 frivlous lawsuit legislation
ST. LOUIS — While local chambers of commerce and businesses are urging the state to hold a special session to discuss legislation to protect businesses from COVID-19-related frivolous lawsuits, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) says the state already has such laws. -
Parson announces move to fully reopen June 16; Missouri Chamber cheers
JEFFERSON CITY - Governor Mike Parson announced today that Missouri will fully reopen June 16 and enter "Phase 2" of its “Show Me Strong Recovery." -
Business leaders urge governor to sign four bills they believe important
Business leaders are urging Gov. Mike Parson to sign four believes they are believe are important for helping to revive Missouri's economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Chamber calls for protection against 'opportunistic' COVID-19 lawsuits
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce is calling on Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session of the legislature to enact legal protections for business owners against “opportunistic” COVID-19 lawsuits.“Coronavirus liability is an emerging problem in Missouri,” the Chamber said in a statement. -
Missouri Chamber lobbies state to give nursing homes legal protection
ST. LOUIS – Nursing homes could be the hardest hit by legal problems related to how they handle the COVID-19 pandemic as they possess some of the highest at-risk populations. -
Business leaders ask governor for special session to address claimed problem of COVID-19 lawsuits
Business leaders are urging Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session of the Missouri General Assembly to address what they claim is the "growing problem" of lawsuits linked to COVID-19 outbreak. -
In shortened session, legislators manage to pass tort reform bill, key win for businesses
Business leaders and tort reform advocates have welcomed changes that it is planned will limit punitive damage awards in Missouri.Senate Bill 591 passed by the legislature includes another key target for business leaders, a reform of the MIssouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA), which allows consumers to sue for misleading marketing and packaging of products. -
Senators pass bill allowing professionals licensed in another state to work in Missouri
Senators unanimously passed a bill that will allow workers moving to Missouri to more easily practise their profession or trade. -
Lawmakers urged to act as health professionals, manufacturers, likely targets of COVID-19 lawsuits: business leaders
Business leaders are expressing deep concern certain sectors will be the target of lawsuits i the wake of the COVID-19.The Missouri Chamber of Commerce is singling out health care professionals and manufacturers as those particularly at risk from "frivolous" lawsuits.Lawmakers are being urged to act when return to session on April 27. -
Hospitality industry overwhelmed by the economic tsunami; But leaders positioning for 'the comeback'
Business leaders, trade groups and unions all agree the hospitality industry in Missouri is the first sector in the state to be overwhelmed by the economic tsunami caused by the sweep of the coronavirus outbreak. -
Missouri Chamber offers resources, webinars amid coronavirus challenges
Missouri’s business community is facing extraordinary challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. -
Bill aimed at changing approach to punitive damages passes crucial Senate stage
JEFFERSON CITY - Legislators have moved a step forward toward passing a bill to change the way courts consider punitive damages in legal actions. -
Consumer litigation lending reform is on legislative agenda, uncertainty whether it will advance this session
JEFFERSON CITY - Third party funding that helps litigants during their legal actions is open to abuse, according to critics, but supporters believe it is a key resource for those with limited means to receive what they deserve. -
Reform advocate: People need to use site tracking lawyer, union donations
JEFFERSON CITY – A little-used online tool that tracks trial lawyer and union donations to Missouri candidates for public office should be getting more attention than it does, a tort reform advocate said during a recent interview. -
Chamber honors Parson with award, calls him 'champion of economy'
JEFFERSON CITY – Business leaders are honoring Gov. Mike Parson a year out from the gubernatorial election.