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Mercy Hospital accused of 'unmerciful behavior' in denying workers religious exemption to COVID shot
A hospital in Springfield has been given an ultimatum regarding its employee vaccine policy by a law firm that successfully sued the state of California over its pandemic restrictions.
Missouri Supreme Court set to decide whether a Jefferson City teacher was improperly terminated after accessing school data
The Missouri Supreme Court is reviewing a Western District Court of Appeals decision to uphold a Cole County judge’s ruling that a Jefferson City teacher was wrongfully terminated when she transferred school data to a private account.
Cole County judge delays new prison healthcare contract until after Nov. 3 trial date
A Cole County Circuit judge blocked the state from replacing one prison health care provider with another until after a trial
Southern District Missouri Court of Appeals judge announces retirement effective on Oct. 8
The first female judge of the Southern District Missouri Court of Appeals is retiring on Oct. 8. Judge Nancy Steffen Rahmeyer has served since 2001.
Thousands of students participate in Missouri Manufacturing Day
An estimated 7,125 students attended the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Manufacturing Day last week in which factories statewide opened their doors to students to promote careers in manufacturing.
City of St. Louis jury sides with Johnson & Johnson in baby powder ovarian cancer litigation
It didn’t take long for a city of St. Louis jury to reach a verdict in a multi-plaintiff trial last week involving Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Baby Powder
Missouri appellate court rules an attorney's work product is discoverable in partnerships
Although attorney-client privilege is considered sacrosanct in the legal profession, a decision by a Missouri appellate court could potentially chip away at the rule under certain circumstances.
St. Louis Circuit judge denies county's motion to dismiss attorney general's mask mandate litigation
A motion by St. Louis County to dismiss a lawsuit over its mask mandate and its accompanying preliminary injunction was denied by a St. Louis County Circuit Court judge last week.
Judge Lynch reacts to Chief Justice Wilson's concern for access to justice, diversity in Bar
Wilson: The lack of access to adequate representation is not going to go away
Missouri Supreme Court affirms decision requiring NFL to release tax returns
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld a state judge’s decision last week that requires Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and five other NFL officials to release their tax returns if a jury trial rules in favor of the plaintiffs
Chamber study: Missouri is an emerging, competitive tech hub
The growth of the technology industry has spread from the San Francisco Bay Area to new markets across America, including Kansas City and St. Louis, according to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Missouri Supreme Court ponders rape case that alleges Zoom testimony is unconstitutional
The outcome of a rape case pending with the Missouri Supreme Court could render the use of Zoom testimony unconstitutional.
As federal eviction moratorium ends, Airbnb is working with St. Louis landlords to provide Afghan refugees shelter
Nick Kasoff, who has one unit vacant in his 15 Ferguson rental properties, would roll out the red carpet if Airbnb contacted him about sheltering Afghan refugees.
Supreme Court ruling paves way for GOP clerk to resume duties at Lincoln County courthouse
Justice Callahan: 'Dysfunctional professional relationship and power struggle caused discord among staff at courthouse'
Lawyers spearhead effort to remove racial artwork from Boone County courthouse wall
When attorney Rusty Antel glances at the two murals located in the stairwell of the Boone County courthouse, it doesn’t make him fearful but he understands how they might scare others.
Eighth Circuit upholds $3.6 million judgment in favor of warehouse company, denies attorney fees
A limitation to the consequential damages between two parties is valid and enforceable in Missouri, according to an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.
Americans for Prosperity ranks lawmakers based on freedom-friendly policy votes
Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) announced its 2021 legislative scorecard, grading lawmakers on whether their actions and votes were freedom-friendly.
Federal judge upholds hike in social carbon costs, Attorney General Schmitt vows to appeal
Attorney General Eric Schmitt intends to appeal a federal judge’s decision that supports the U.S.
Missouri Chamber opposes Pres. Biden's forced employer vaccination, AG Schmitt preps suit against U.S. government
Attorney General Eric Schmitt intends to sue the federal government over President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate as soon as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes the new rule
Kirksville law firm seeks a contractor to rebuild after arson damaged the office
A lawyer's worst nightmare struck attorney Barry Cundiff on Aug. 22