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Legislators file bills protecting healthcare providers, businesses, schools from COVID-19 lawsuits
Legislators are pressing ahead with proposals aimed at protecting healthcare providers, businesses, schools, and non-profits from being sued in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. -
St. Louis attorney: Jan. 20 inauguration could be privatized due to Capitol protests; Pelosi could assume presidency
While the January 20 inauguration date is set in stone, the electoral vote count isn’t, according to a St. Louis attorney. -
Legislators urged to pass use tax on online sales, warning cities face dire financial problems
Municipalities are warning of a dire financial situation following the COVID-19 outbreak because of the Missouri legislature's failure to introduce a statewide e-commerce use tax on online sales. -
Bill aimed at changing approach to punitive damages passes crucial Senate stage
JEFFERSON CITY - Legislators have moved a step forward toward passing a bill to change the way courts consider punitive damages in legal actions. -
Asbestos bill seeking transparency in bankruptcy claims filed in Senate
JEFFERSON CITY - Lawmakers in Missouri are being asked to support a bill aimed at forcing plaintiffs in asbestos litigation to reveal all details of claims filed with trusts set up to manage compensation from manufacturers that have filed for bankruptcy protection. -
Legislators may try again at changing consumer protection law MMPA, citing abuses
JEFFERSON CITY – Legislators may take another tilt at changing a law aimed at protecting consumers that those advocating for reform believe has broadened so widely that it is rife with the potential for abuse. -
Tort reform Senate bills to take effect, impacts may not be immediately felt, according to legal expert
JEFFERSON CITY – Several tort reform bills signed by Gov. Mike Parson in July took effect at the end of August that could change the legal climate across Missouri. However, those changes so far are still relatively unknown and could stay that way for a while, according to experts. -
Missouri NFIB director on Roundup trial: St. Louis courts 'friendlier to plaintiff'
ST. LOUIS – With nearly three-quarters of the 13,000-plus claims against the manufacturer of herbicide Roundup being litigated in St. Louis city and county courts, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Missouri State Director Brad Jones finds it unfair that an upcoming trial set for Aug. 19 may delay other cases involving local St. Louis businesses in need of trial settings. -
Tort reform enjoyed numerous wins in 'historic' 2019 legislative session, advocate says
JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri business advocacy group enjoyed great success in the most-recent state legislative session which tort reform it supported made it to the governor's signature. -
Civil justice reform advocates pleased with venue reform; Look to next session for asbestos, punitive damages reform
JEFFERSON CITY - While advocates of civil justice reform are pleased with Gov. Mike Parson's signature on a bill designed to stem a flood of out-of-state plaintiffs in Missouri courtrooms, they're aiming for more reforms in the next legislative session - limiting punitive damages and asbestos transparency, for instance. -
Following extensive senate filibuster, legislation for GM tax credit, workforce development plan passes
JEFFERSON CITY – Debate, and filibustering, continued Tuesday in the Missouri Senate on a bill aimed at delivering tax credits to General Motors but linked to a workforce development plan championed by Gov. Mike Parson and Senate leadership. -
Missouri chamber throws support behind transportation measure
The Missouri Senate is looking to overhaul the resources used in infrastructure through Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz. -
Associated Industries of Missouri supports Senate bill regarding punitive damages
JEFFERSON CITY -- Senate Bill 65 is making its way through the senate. The proposal promises to make awarding of punitive damages more difficult for those that cannot prove the actual harm. -
Missouri Senate votes to change impeachment procedures
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri senators passed a proposed amendment March 28 that would change impeachment procedures in the state. -
Republican lawmaker believes tort reform is needed in Missouri, but opposes 'seat belt reform' bill
ST. LOUIS – A new bill that has just passed the state Senate aims to change the way evidence in tort cases is handled. -
Missouri lawmaker 'leaning heavily in the direction of support' of tort reform bill
ST LOUIS – A bill that passed the state Senate promises to reform how tort cases involving vehicle accidents are handled in the state. -
Attorney sees lawyers' role in judge selection process as helping fuel rise in lawsuits in 'Sue Me State'
ST. LOUIS – An attorney for the Competitive Enterprise Institute said the significant rise in statewide lawsuits is because of the close connection between lawyers and judges. -
Competing litigation lending bills sets apart industry interests from consumer protection
JEFFERSON CITY - Competing bills under consideration in the Missouri Senate propose different ways of overseeing a growing practice in the legal profession - litigation lending to people who want upfront payment while their cases play out in court. -
Missouri judicial selection process comes under fire
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Senate leader Ron Richard (R-Joplin) wants to repeal the process for selecting justices to the state’s Supreme Court. -
Bill that would limit venue shopping advances without pro-attorney amendment
A bill aimed at rehabilitating Missouri’s reputation as a “judicial hellhole” and magnet for frivolous lawsuits passed the Missouri House of Representatives this month, but not before a GOP lawmaker and trial attorney tried to amend the measure they said was overkill.