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Conviction and Incident Review Unit offers the incarcerated innocent a new path to freedom
When Tim Intessimone agreed to represent George Wells four years ago, he had just graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville. Intessimone has since learned a lot from his incarcerated client.
Missouri ordered to pay $1.1 million in attorney fees over League of Women Voters lawsuit
National Voter Registration Act lawsuit leads to a $1.1 million payout for attorneys
Missouri Chamber joins COVID-19 vaccination bandwagon without endorsing passports
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is partnering with Senator Roy Blunt to promote vaccination in a Public Service Announcement (PSA)
St. Louis Judge Michael Burton leaves the bench for leadership program after ex-parte allegation
The 21st Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications to fill a circuit court seat, which will be vacated by Judge Michael Burton who was first appointed to the St. Louis bench in 2004 and became presiding judge last year.
Limit on non-economic damages upheld by Missouri Supreme Court
The Missouri Supreme Court held that non-economic damages are constitutional
Ferguson landlord blames slow-moving county for evictions after federal moratorium ending
A federal eviction moratorium expired on Saturday, July 31
Ballot language involving investment policy leads two Republican state officeholders into litigation
A proposed constitutional amendment that would expand the powers of the treasurer’s office has lead to litigation.Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick sued fellow Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft over changing how his office invests taxpayer money
Advocates aim to legalize adult-use cannabis with ballot initiative
Fair Access Missouri has filed four ballot initiatives with the Secretary of State that, if approved by voters next year, will repeal all cannabis-related laws in Missouri
Missouri Supreme Court unanimous ruling in Medicaid expansion was 'really good result,' plaintiff lawyer says
The state’s highest court decided unanimously last week to reverse and remand a Cole County Judge’s decision that Medicaid expansion is unconstitutional
Judge grants St. Louis plaintiffs access to NFL financial records in Rams stadium litigation
The National Football League is an incredibly deceitful league, according to an ESPN talk show host who attended a court hearing earlier this month involving the relocation of the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles.
Missouri Supreme Court is set to determine the fate of Medicaid expansion
A coalition of 33 health organizations, providers, researchers, and scholars filed an amicus brief in support of Medicaid expansion after three plaintiffs requested emergency relief from the state’s highest court in response to a Cole County Circuit judge ruling against them
Gov. Parson considers appointing a new Eastern District Appeal Court judge from three nominees
Gov. Mike Parson is currently reviewing three nominees submitted by the Appellate Judicial Commission to fill a vacancy in the Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals created by the looming retirement of Judge Mary Kathryn Hoff in August.
Gov. Parson signs legislation to protect businesses from meritless pandemic lawsuits
Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation last week that protects businesses from frivolous COVID-19 litigation.
Former AG candidate wins open records lawsuit against state
Gov. Mike Parson’s office violated the Sunshine Law when it redacted records requested by a former candidate for Attorney General, according to a unanimous opinion issued by the Missouri Supreme Court last month
Medicaid expansion plaintiffs request emergency relief from the Missouri Supreme Court
A coalition of 12 community health centers has filed an amicus brief in support of Medicaid expansion after plaintiffs requested emergency relief from the Missouri Supreme Court in response to a Cole County Circuit judge ruling against them
Wilson takes reins as chief justice of Missouri Supreme Court, replaces Draper
When Southern District Court of Appeals Judge Gary Lynch heard that Missouri Supreme Court Judge Paul C. Wilson was elected chief justice by fellow jurists on the seven-member high court, he had mixed emotions.
Heir's mom sues Kansas City law firm over loss of $80 million Van Tuyl trust
The mother of a wealthy heir to the Cecil Van Tuyl fortune has filed a lawsuit against a Kansas City law firm for taking legal action that caused the loss of an $80 million family trust
After Cole County judge rules against expanding Medicaid, plaintiffs file emergency appeal with Missouri Supreme Court
A Cole County Circuit judge decided that a ballot initiative to approve Medicaid expansion is unconstitutional because it did not require the state to appropriate funds.
Missouri Supreme Court invalidates HB 1413 over unequal treatment of union groups
The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed a St. Louis Circuit Court decision that found House Bill 1413 is unconstitutional because it imposed new requirements on one group of unions but not others
McCloskeys plead guilty to misdemeanor charges of threatening BLM demonstrators, turn in old guns, buy new ones
The couple who gained national attention after pulling guns on Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters last summer never served their lawsuit against a photographer for alleged improper enrichment by the use of their image without permission