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Federal judge rejects temporary restraining order against integrating transgender students in women dorms, showers
A federal judge denied a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction last week, requiring private school College of the Ozarks to place biological males in female dormitories and assign them as roommates
Missouri Attorney General joins coalition against critical race theory in schools
A warning letter fired off by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt to the federal government about Critical Race Theory (CRT) curriculum in public schools is likely to be ignored and decried as racist, according to a St. Louis attorney.
Plaintiffs denied Medicaid expansion by the state sue for coverage, hearing set for June 18
A group of Missouri residents sued the state, alleging it must enroll them in Medicaid and cover their expenses because an approved ballot petition expanded eligibility and there is an appropriation from which services can be paid.
Gov. Parson appoints first black woman to Missouri Supreme Court
Gov. Michael Parson appointed appellate court judge Robin Ransom to serve on the Missouri Supreme Court this week.
AG's pandemic suit vs. Chinese Communist Party is 'demagogic' due to sovereign immunity, law professor argues
In pursuing his lawsuit against the Chinese Communist Party, Attorney General Eric Schmitt is engaging in demagogic behavior, according to a St. Louis University Professor
Appellate court decides in favor of medical marijuana transparency, boosting lawmaker amendment
A California-based company that was denied an application to grow medical marijuana in Missouri by its Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) was victorious in court this week.
U.S. Supreme Court fully briefed on Johnson & Johnson talc appeal
J&J filed its final brief last week in hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will grant its petition for a writ of certiorari in the whopping $4.69 billion talcum powder verdict awarded in St. Louis City Circuit Court in July 2018.
AG Schmitt invokes qualified immunity defense against mom who sued over teen's suicide in court custody
A federal judge is set to decide whether to dismiss a grieving mother’s federal lawsuit involving the alleged suicide of her teenaged son while he was in custody at an alternative juvenile center organized by a Missouri Court.
St. Louis pain doctor sues Medicare over alleged $5.9 million overcharge, seeks injunction
Dr. Padda alleges violations of due process, APA
ACLU: Eighth Circuit's decision in police maltreatment lawsuit conflicts with Congressional federal rule
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed class action status in the ACLU of Missouri’s lawsuit against the city of St. Louis last week, stating in their order that the case had been certified too soon.
Missouri legislature approves COVID liability protection for businesses
Now that the Missouri legislature approved COVID-19 liability protection bill last week, SB 52/42 is on its way to Gov. Michael Parson for his signature
Gov. Parson set to sign SB 262, which raises gas tax to 29.5 cents in five years
Gas tax will fund transportation overhaul if Gov. Parson signs SB 262
St. Louis COVID restaurant restrictions lifted but mask mandate remains
The city of St. Louis and St. Louis county restaurants allowed to open at full capacity
Ethical Society of Police opposes defunding 200 vacant St. Louis law enforcement jobs
A St. Louis Metro Police Department hiring freeze would be misguided, according to the Ethical Society of Police (ESOP)
J&J's appeal of Ingham talc verdict 'cries out' for SCOTUS review, defense attorney says
While the Missouri Supreme Court may have had good reason to decline review of the multi-plaintiff, billion dollar-plus Ingham v. Johnson & Johnson talc verdict, the case is "crying out" for U.S. Supreme Court review, according to a St. Louis attorney contributing to the company's defense.
House committee approves $500 million transportation funding legislation including fee hike for electric cars
After unanimous House committee vote, SB 262 lands in House Rules Committee on Legislative Oversight
Medical association files amicus brief in support of limits on non-economic damages in medical negligence litigation
Missouri Supreme Court set to decide whether limits on non-economic damages are constitutional
Supreme Court set to rule on $3 Jackson County speeding ticket surcharge used to fund sheriff's retirement system
The Missouri Supreme Court is set to rule on an appeal filed by two drivers who are challenging a lower court’s decision that allows a $3 surcharge on speeding tickets, which benefits the Missouri Sheriff's Retirement System
Missouri lawmakers target asbestos defendant over-naming in HB 363, SB 331
Missouri may follow in the footsteps of Iowa, West Virginia and other states as tort reform-minded lawmakers seek to pass legislation that would curb the practice of "over-naming" defendants in asbestos litigation.
Judge orders St. Louis prosecutor to refrain from DNA testing in Mormon newlywed investigation
It’s only been a month since one of Missouri’s top prosecutors joined the Idaho case against the Mormon newlyweds whose two children were found dead but in that short time, the investigation has turned to DNA testing of blood samples