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Mayoral candidate says lawsuit over $7 million parking contract is politically motivated and without merit
A lawsuit filed against St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones (D) is politically motivated and without merit, according to the Treasurer’s chief of staff Jared Boyd.
House to consider COVID liability protection for businesses after Senate approval
The Missouri Senate passed COVID-19 liability protection by a vote of 20-13, which insures businesses against frivolous pandemic lawsuits
Former prosecutor: Olathe Army veteran arrested after Capitol breach could benefit from a better defense
Attorneys for William Norman Chrestman are arguing that he was merely following former President Trump’s direction when he stormed the U.S.
Government watchdog group lists Missouri as a state rife with cannabis cronyism
Of the seven states the Government Accountability Institute (GAI) evaluated for favoritism in the legal cannabis industry, four are under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including California, Florida, New York, and Missouri.
City of Wildwood settles First Amendment lawsuit for $295,000
When Tony Salvatore began campaigning on the sidewalk for a seat on the Wildwood City Council, he didn’t expect to be harassed by the police but that’s exactly what happened.
Hand sanitizer manufacturer sued by mother of alcoholic who drank it
Family members of an alleged alcoholic who died after consuming hand sanitizer have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer.
Senate committee approves GOP legislation to phase out personal property taxes by 2026
The Missouri Senate Ways and Means Committee approved legislation that would phase out personal property tax in favor of real estate tax
Sheriffs oppose banning police from enforcing federal gun laws
When Moniteau County Sheriff Tony Wheatley was informed that the Missouri House passed a bill last week that bans local police from enforcing federal gun laws, he didn’t feel good about it
MDL court ends joinders, preserves federal diversity jurisdiction in talc litigation
Talc litigation that was originally filed in Missouri state court will remain in federal court, according to a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) judge's Jan. 21 order.
GOP legislation would allow medical marijuana use in hotels, AirBnB
Rep. Ron Hicks introduced legislation last week that would allow medical marijuana users in and outside of the state to legally ingest the drug while lodging in a Missouri hotel, Airbnb, or other temporary accommodation
Charter ordered to pay $39 million in back taxes to Winchester and other municipalities
When the Mayor of Winchester was informed that litigation against Charter Communications had been successful, she was elated.
Freshman lawmaker files bill that will slow the growth of regulation impacting business owners
President Trump's executive order mandating 'One In, One Out' on federal agencies inspired this freshman lawmaker
Statute of limitation, statute of repose are among civil justice reforms expected to advance
The statute of repose is expected to be reformed this year so that manufacturers are allowed affirmative defenses, such as a product or piece of equipment was more than 15 years old or that there was no latent defect and that the manufacturer should not be held liable.
Missouri pet food company named in labor trafficking lawsuit
Foreign students allege Royal Canin failed to pay them
Parents appeal ruling in mandatory inoculation case; COVID-19 vaccinations could later come in to question
A group of Missouri parents who sued two school districts and the state of Missouri has appealed the Western Missouri District Court's dismissal of their lawsuit opposing mandatory inoculation, alleging that the state Movax Law violates their constitutional rights
Missouri Supreme Court set to rule whether judge must allow wrongful death plaintiff to cure filing deficiency
A widow who filed a wrongful death action concerning her husband has appealed a lower court’s decision to dismiss her claim, alleging that she should have been granted leave to file an amended petition even though she missed the deadline to be appointed the personal representative of her deceased husband’s estate.
Insurers hoping legislators put end to special deals plaintiffs cut with defendants
Exercising “537.065 Agreements“ has become a boutique industry in Missouri where plaintiffs make deals with defendants to first cut out an insurer and then sue on behalf of a defendant for punitive damages.
Gov. Parson considers three nominees for Eastern District Court of Appeals judgeship
The Nonpartisan Court Plan of 1940 is still in use statewide today to appoint new judges.
Branded drug companies to find relief in 'innovator liability' civil justice reform
Innovator liability is an issue that civil justice reform advocates expect will rise in prominence among legislators this year
Court Automation Committee: 'COVID remote appearances started as a nightmare'
When COVID-19 emerged last year, the Missouri Court Automation Committee was in the middle of trying to replace the outdated Justice Information System without a major disruption in court operations.