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Missouri appeals court rules against St. Louis in legal expense fund dispute
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District has ruled against the city of St. Louis in its attempt to secure reimbursement from the state’s legal expense fund (SLEF) for a $250,000 settlement payment.
Court affirms dismissal of negligence suit against Starbucks, property owners in 2020 crash
ST. LOUIS —The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has upheld a lower court's decision dismissing a lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation, Keat Properties, LLC, and McKnight Investors, LLC, in a case stemming from a 2020 crash where a vehicle drove into a Starbucks storefront, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
Justice Matters | Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell
Not in our wildest dreams did women of my generation think it was possible to be a judge, let alone a judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri, and definitely not a chief justice.
Three Faculty Members Named Top 100 Legal Scholars
A new article, “The Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2024” co-authored by Rob Willey and Melanie Knapp highlights the strength of WashU Law’s faculty, ranking the school as one of the best in the nation for the number of faculty featured among the 100 most-cited legal scholars.
AG wins case against Jackson Co. tax assessor for illegal property assessments
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has announced a victory for Jackson County taxpayers after a judge ruled in favor of the state on every count in its lawsuit against Jackson County Tax Assessor Gain McCann Beatty.
Attorney General Bailey Issues Statement After Planned Parenthood Claims Constitutional Right to Traffic Missouri Minors for Abortions
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following statement after Planned Parenthood Great Plains filed a countersuit, claiming that Amendment 3 grants them a constitutional right to traffic minors across state lines to obtain abortions—without parental consent.
WashU Law Team Wins First Place at Moot Court Regional
WashU Law students delivered a winning performance at the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition in Dallas, earning top honors in both oral advocacy and legal writing.
State Supreme Court disbars attorney, suspends another
The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled in two attorney discipline cases on March 18, disbarring one and suspending another.
WashU Law Students Reach Finals at National Appellate Advocacy Competition
A team of six WashU Law students recently delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC), earning both team and individual accolades for their oral advocacy and legal writing skills.
Appeals court to hold formal swearing-in ceremony for Judge Virginia W. Lay
The Honorable Virginia W. Lay is scheduled to be formally sworn as judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, at 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, in the En Banc Courtroom at the Old Post Office, 815 Olive Street, in downtown St. Louis.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds $300,000 judgment in fitness injury case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court has affirmed a $300,000 judgment in favor of a woman who sued Dynamic Fitness Management Ltd. for negligence after sustaining an injury during a group fitness class.
Alumni Spotlight — Meet Bradley Craigmyle
For Bradley Craigmyle ‘17, attending Mizzou Law was, at first, a question of value. As his legal career has continued, he has realized the true value of that choice.
TGH sues State of Missouri on behalf of whistleblower demoted for raising concerns that state contracts were awarded to preferred vendor through rigged bidding process
A longtime state employee is accusing Missouri officials in a new lawsuit of subverting competitive bidding laws in order to steer lucrative technology contracts to a well-connected company, then demoting him when he raised red flags.
Missouri Court of Appeals overturns Brentwood zoning ordinance
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has reversed a trial court’s decision that upheld a zoning ordinance enacted by the City of Brentwood, siding with Arch Energy L.C. in a dispute over property use regulations.
UMKC St. Joseph Students Celebrate Historic First Match Day Event
An exciting milestone for UMKC’s rural-focused medical program as students discover their residency placements.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Truman State University in Kirksville
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Mastering Digital Lawyering: Ethical Document Negotiation & Inbox Management - Webinar on March 28, 2025
Enhance your digital lawyering skills with this essential CLE covering ethical document negotiation and effective email management.
UMKC Staff Honored at Annual Ceremony
The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognized staff across all academic units and various programs and departments at the 2025 Staff Awards ceremony.
Missouri AG, Farm Bureau urge FCC to return $177M for rural broadband
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to return $177 million in defaulted broadband funding to the state.
Attorney General Bailey Directs Letter to FCC Calling for Defaulted Funds to be Returned to Missouri
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, in partnership with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, directed a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), urging them to rightfully return defaulted funding through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to Missouri to expand broadband and rural internet access.