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Missouri Sheriffs' Association on St. Louis gun lawsuit: 'Where were they during the legislative process?'
The lawsuit filed by the city and county of St. Louis City challenging Gov. Mike Parson’s ban on federal gun laws is too little, too late
Columbia inmate gets compassionate release after 23 years of incarceration over marijuana offenses
A federal judge has granted the compassionate release of a 40-year-old Columbia, Missouri inmate who had been convicted over marijuana and money laundering offenses in 2012
Rep. Cori Bush sponsors bill that would decriminalize, regulate illegal drugs
A bill co-sponsored by Democrat Congresswoman Cori Bush would federally decriminalize possession of all illicit drugs and eventually lead to a new stream of tax revenue if states were to follow suit, according to a Kansas City attorney.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds police official immunity in car pursuit that resulted in teen's death
Although there is a great push nationwide to alter police immunity, the Missouri Supreme Court affirmed official immunity in a case involving a police pursuit that resulted in the death of a teen in State ex rel. Officer Sergeant Dirk Helms and Chief Joe Edwards versus Judge Joseph Alfred Rathert.
Missouri Hospital Association sues state over changes in Medicaid payments
If the Missouri Department of Social Services is allowed to change Medicaid payment methods without the promulgation of a rule, managed care providers will be operating under unenforceable contract terms
Missouri Supreme Court remands $2.5 million judgment awarded to wrongfully incarcerated litigant
The Missouri Supreme Court vacated and remanded a city of St. Louis Circuit Court judgment that awarded $2.5 million to a man who was incarcerated after two St. Louis police officers improperly accused him of possession of cocaine
Missouri Supreme Court rules against attorneys fees for Boone County homeowners association
The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed a Boone County Circuit Court’s decision to deny attorney fees and litigation expenses to a homeowners association
College of the Ozarks appeals federal dismissal requiring biological males be placed in female dorms as roommates
The College of the Ozarks has appealed a federal judge’s sua sponte dismissal of their complaint challenging a Fair Housing Act memorandum that would require the school to place biological males in female dormitories and assign them as roommates.U.S.
Ex-St.Louis City Towing staffer files whistleblower lawsuit after alleged theft of towed cars
When Angelica Woods witnessed tow trucks at St. Louis City Towing allegedly taking cars out of the lot after hours, she was surprised that it went on for so long
Cole County judge denies plaintiff request to join existing Medicaid expansion litigation
Medicaid expansion litigation set for a hearing before Judge Beetem on June 18
Missouri Firearms Coalition advises caution to gun owners before securing a medical marijuana card
Rep. Nick Schroer says he will introduce legislation if protections for gun owners seeking medical marijuana cards are dismantled by courts
Missouri Firearms Coalition reacts to Gov. Parson enacting HB 85, nullifying federal gun control laws statewide
Gov. Michael Parson signed into law the Second Amendment Preservation Act, which is designed to protect Missourians from federal gun control laws
Missouri Supreme Court vacates $113 million correction officer award; Remands for determining compensation
The Missouri Supreme Court vacated and remanded a $113 million back pay award benefiting corrections officers to the Cole County Circuit Court but upheld the trial court’s ruling that their time must be compensated if they are on duty and expected to respond to inmate emergencies
Bayer talks ending retail sales of weedkiller in the U.S. after federal judge rejects $2 billion settlement
After a federal judge rejected its attempt to settle Roundup litigation, a German chemical company announced it could potentially stop selling the weedkiller for residential use in the United States.
Defense lawyers and hospital association file brief in support of state's 2015 cap on damages law
The Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers and the Missouri Hospital Association have filed an amicus brief with the Missouri Supreme Court in a Jackson County case involving a woman whose $1,030,000 jury award was limited to $778,828 after the trial court applied the state’s medical liability statute.
Federal judge dismisses widow of heroin addict's lawsuit over vague insurer plan language, no appeal of insurer's denial
The Eastern District of Missouri dismissed a lawsuit filed by a heroin addict’s widow who was denied an insurer’s accidental death benefit because her husband’s demise was deemed an intentionally self-inflicted injury.Plaintiff Terry M.
Missouri Supreme Court says $3 surcharge on speeding tickets is unconstitutional; Class action planned against Sheriffs' Retirement System
The Missouri Supreme Court has vacated and remanded a Jackson County Circuit Court's judgment that would have allowed the Missouri Sheriffs' Retirement System to continue charging motorists a $3 surcharge on speeding tickets that benefits elected sheriffs who have worked at least eight years.
MDL judicial panel set to rule on whether to consolidate paraquat Parkinson Disease litigation
A panel of seven federal judges is set to decide whether to consolidate a dozen paraquat herbicide lawsuits into one litigation
SB 226 to level the tax playing field for cannabis businesses if Gov. Parson approves it
While sales of medical marijuana surpassed $50 million in Missouri just last week, the companies who dispense, supply, grow and distribute the plant-based drug aren't allowed to deduct most business expenses.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to review $2.1 billion Johnson & Johnson baby powder ovarian cancer litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a St. Louis talcum powder case that requires Johnson and Johnson to pay a $2.1 billion award, one of the largest in American history.