St. Louis Record

Sunday, January 19, 2020

John Severance News

Missouri Justice Reform Coalition director says more work needs be done in regard to state's regulatory, legal climate

By John Severance | Sep 16, 2019

JEFFERSON CITY – The annual CNBC ranking of the best and worst states for business came out last month and Missouri found itself in the middle of the pack.

Missouri Chamber unveils plan to improve business climate in state

By John Severance | Aug 19, 2019

JEFFERSON CITY – Each year, CNBC ranks the best and worst states when it comes to business. The state of Missouri seems stuck in the middle as it ranked 23rd overall and 27th for its regulatory and legal climate. In all, the Show Me State received a C grade in business friendliness for the second straight year.

Attorney on Roundup cases: 'Focusing on the science can be difficult for a jury'

By John Severance | Aug 14, 2019

JEFFERSON CITY – There have been three trials in California against Bayer that have sided with plaintiffs over their allegations that the glyphosate in the herbicide Roundup caused cancer despite regulatory agencies concluding that glyphosate is not harmful to humans.

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From Legal Newsline

More customers sue over litigation finance agreements, allege illegal interest rates in Missouri

By John Severance | 9 months ago

ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Two Missouri residents have filed suit against a litigation finance company in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Missouri on April 17 over claims the defendant charged exorbitant interest rates.

Attorney to run for Newton County associate judge

By John Severance | Apr 9, 2017

NEOSHO — A trial attorney who has practiced law for 21 years is running for an associate judgeship in Newton County for the 2018 election.

Appeals court rules that utility rate hike can stand in Hillcrest Manor neighborhood

By John Severance | Apr 8, 2017

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Close to 250 customers in the Hillcrest Manor subdivision will have to pay utility rate hikes of $25 to $150 per month after a ruling was upheld by the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals.

Jury rules in favor of Johnson & Johnson in baby powder trial

By John Severance | Mar 30, 2017

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis jury recently ruled in favor of Johnson & Johnson, rejecting a Tennessee woman’s claims that her use of its baby powder contributed to her ovarian cancer.

Election board commissioner appointee says money donated to Krewson campaign was returned

By John Severance | Mar 30, 2017

ST. LOUIS — In late February, about a week before the St. Louis mayoral Democratic primary, candidate Lyda Krewson received a donation from an unlikely source.

County prosecutor refiles stealing charge against St. Louis lawyer

By John Severance | Mar 24, 2017

CLAYTON — The case against against a St. Louis County lawyer, who is accused of stealing a court document from a file, has been going on for more than two years, and it has yet to be resolved.