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Legislators urged to pass use tax on online sales, warning cities face dire financial problems
Municipalities are warning of a dire financial situation following the COVID-19 outbreak because of the Missouri legislature's failure to introduce a statewide e-commerce use tax on online sales.
More than 100,000 small business loans approved, $14 billion total under paycheck program
More than 100,000 loans totally $15 billion were approved for small businesses in Missouri under a program aimed at helping them survive the COVID-19 financial disaster.
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.
Livestock, dairy, producers hardest hit by lock down amid lack of demand, slowdown by plants
Livestock farmers and dairy producers in Missouri, and nationally, are being hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis, but the pain is being felt across tha agricutural sector, according to advocates and experts.
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.
Class actions certain to follow COVID-19, law professor says; But causation could be tricky, defense lawyer says
Class and collective actions by workers will "absolutely" happen in the wake of COVID-19 crisis, according to a legal scholar in the University of Missouri.
Tens of thousands of loans worth more than $6.4 billion approved for Missouri firms hit by COVID-19 emergency
More than 35,000 businesses, contractors and some sole traders in Missouri have received approval for loans under a multi-billion dollar federal program aimed at helping smaller firms during the Covid-19 emergency.Loans worth $6.4 billion were approved for just over 34,000 Missouri businesses as of early this week, according to the Small Business Agency.
Local government week celebrates municipal workers during COVID-19 crisis
Municipal workers across Missouri were celebrated this week for keeping essential services operating during the COVID-19 emergency.
Few businesses have received relief yet, agency overwhelmed, funds possible this week
Few small businesses in Missouri have received loans or other funds from the federal rescue package as the agency charged with managing the programs is overwhelmed by an unprecendented crisis, according to those working with companies to tap into funds.
Retail workers most likely able to make successful COVID-19 work comp claim: insurance industry
Retail workers and those working in health care may be among those who could claim workers' compensation if they contract Covid-19, according to insurance industry representatives.
Governor issues order allowing remote notarization, 'vital' service to continue during crisis
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has issued an executive order suspending the statutory requirement that official documents be notarized in person.
Insurance industry insists interruption provisions do not cover pandemic, regulators agree, lawsuits still likely
Insurance policies containing provisions for business interruption will not cover losses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, industry leaders insist.Missouri businesses, many of them immediately struggling following the forced shut down in the face of the spread of the virus, are looking at different ways to survive during this unprecedented period.
Close to 10,000 eligible for payout from Ferguson illegal fees settlement
Nearly 10,000 people are eligible for a share of close to $1.7 million after the City of Ferguson reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit over the illegal charging of court fees.
Monsanto agrees to pay $39.5 million to settle false advertising class action
Monsanto has agreed to settle for $39.5 million a claim it falsely advertised that a main ingredient in its Roundup weedkiller only affects plants, not humans or pets.
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.
Attorneys working remotely, believe few issues with disruption short to medium term
Attorneys are upbeat that they will be able to carry on with limited issues if the disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak do not continue for many months.
Televangelist Bakker sued over 'Silver Solution' cure claims for coronavirus
Televangelist Jim Bakker is being sued over claims that he helped to unlawfully market and sell a cure for the coronavirus. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is asking Stone County Circuit Court to issue restraining order against the preacher, who is based in Blue Eye.
Supreme Court ponders pivot on expert testimony, could impact civil action defenses
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a case that turns on whether courts should allow greater use of experts to deliver testimony on eyewitness identification.
Political battle looms over redistricting, amendment resolution expected to pass legislature
Missouri is set for a new political battle over redistricting as the legislature is predicted to pass a resolution that will place ballot amendment before the voters in November.
Bayer may be close to agreement over Roundup lawsuits, but delays due to coronavirus reported
Settlement talks between Bayer and plaintiff lawyers in connection with lawsuits over the use of the Roundup weedkiller have been held up by the outbreak of coronavirus, a mediator in the negotiations has confirmed.