Juliette Fairley News
State judge upholds law that bans police from enforcing federal gun restrictions
Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) has secured another victory after the U.S. Department of Justice attempted to sway a Cole County judge with a statement of interest.
Missouri politicians urge federal energy chief to approve Spire STL pipeline
In a letter to the chief of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), two Missouri members of Congress urged approval of the Spire STL Pipeline, which supplies gas to the St. Louis region.
Cole County judge upholds Gov. Parson's decision to end federal unemployment benefits early
Gov. Mike Parson was misguided in his efforts to incentivize Missourians to return to work by refusing to accept federal unemployment benefits that would have partly provided for the jobless, according to an attorney who sued the state.
Public law professor weighs in on criticism of county Health Dept. for hiring NY firm at $2.3M to promote vaccinations
Political opponents are blasting the St. Louis County Health Department for hiring a New York public relations firm to help promote vaccinations, but a local professor of public law is accusing them of making highly politicized accusations.
Missouri Chamber urges employers to implement a COVID vaccination policy
With the recent FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, more Missouri employers are considering whether to require their staff members to get vaccinated
Top election officer detects two people voted twice, sent ballots to Florida during 2020 presidential election
Two people voted at least twice during the 2020 general election and also sent mail-in ballots to Florida
St. Louis city judge denies NFL request to change venue of January 2022 Rams trial
The National Football League (NFL) was denied a change of venue this week by St. Louis City Circuit Judge Christopher McGraugh who is presiding over litigation that alleges it failed to comply with relocation rules when the Rams fled to Los Angeles
KC mayor accuses AG Schmitt of using mask mandate lawsuit to score points in run for Senate
When Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas issued an order requiring face masks, it was because business conventions and conferences had expressed trepidation about visiting the city.
Frontier Justice derides DOJ asking Cole County Court to ban enforcement of Gov. Parson's SAPA
When Frontier Justice gun shop clients in Lee’s Summit inquire about the legal challenge against House Bill 85, which created the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA), Frontier Justice CEO Michael Brown tells them not to worry.
St. Louis County councilwoman proposes using some of Recovery Act's $50 million to treat mental illness, vaccine hesitancy
As pandemic statistics continue to rise and the Delta strain of COVID-19 sweeps the nation, St. Louis County Councilwoman Shalonda Webb is prioritizing one mitigation measure over another.
St Louis judge set to decide on summary judgment in Rams relocation lawsuit
St. Louis City Circuit Judge Christopher McGraugh is set to decide whether to grant a motion for summary judgment requested by the National Football League (NFL) in litigation alleging it failed to comply with relocation rules when the Rams fled to Los Angeles
Springfield Public Schools accused of equating Donald Trump with white supremacy in federal lawsuit
Attorney Kimberly Hermann is confident that her clients will be victorious in their First Amendment lawsuit against Springfield Public Schools (SPS).
Missouri Supreme Court renders HB 1446 null and void due to its multiple subjects
The Missouri Supreme Court has reversed and remanded a Cole County Circuit Court decision that would have allowed House Bill 1446 to stand, finding the 2018 law violated the state constitution's single-subject provision.
Missouri Chamber announces tech initiatives at innovation summit to bolster economy
Some 115 people attended a two-day remote conference hosted by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry aimed at establishing Missouri as a hub for tech growth
Gov. Parson appoints attorney as newest judge on the Eastern District Court of Appeals
Attorney John Torbitzky will succeed Judge Mary Kathryn Hoff on the Eastern District Court of Appeals
Vaccination requirements for jury pools not on the radar in Missouri
Although the number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise statewide, Missouri Supreme Court Government Relations Counsel said the state's highest court has not issued any orders related to vaccination requirements among jury pools.
Attorney General Schmitt sues dog breeder upon finding deceased pets, starving animals, inhumane conditions
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has sued a commercial dog breeder in McDonald County alleging that inhumane conditions led to the deaths of seven dogs, according to a press release.
Missouri Supreme Court reverses, remands divorce judgment on millions not disclosed at dissolution
The Missouri Supreme Court vacated and remanded a Jackson County Circuit ruling that would have mooted and abated a wife’s motion to set aside a dissolution judgment based on fraud
Trump praises Gov. Parson's pardon of McCloskeys' BLM gun charges
Mark McCloskey was a featured speaker at the Republican Women of Newton County and the Newton County Republican Central Committee’s Annual Free Watermelon Seed in Neosho when he learned that Gov. Mike Parson had issued a pardon.
St. Louis mom appeals dismissal of lawsuit against court professionals in which 31 judges recused
When attorney Evita Tolu filed a motion to amend her custody agreement in 2017, she didn’t foresee that it could lead to losing her two sons entirely but that’s exactly what happened