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Missouri Supreme Court says $3 surcharge on speeding tickets is unconstitutional; Class action planned against Sheriffs' Retirement System
The Missouri Supreme Court has vacated and remanded a Jackson County Circuit Court's judgment that would have allowed the Missouri Sheriffs' Retirement System to continue charging motorists a $3 surcharge on speeding tickets that benefits elected sheriffs who have worked at least eight years. -
U.S. Supreme Court declines to review $2.1 billion Johnson & Johnson baby powder ovarian cancer litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a St. Louis talcum powder case that requires Johnson and Johnson to pay a $2.1 billion award, one of the largest in American history. -
MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL: Scams Targeting Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
The Attorney General’s Office is warning of a scam targeting potential clients of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. -
Gov. Parson appoints first black woman to Missouri Supreme Court
Gov. Michael Parson appointed appellate court judge Robin Ransom to serve on the Missouri Supreme Court this week. -
Appellate court decides in favor of medical marijuana transparency, boosting lawmaker amendment
A California-based company that was denied an application to grow medical marijuana in Missouri by its Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) was victorious in court this week. -
U.S. Supreme Court fully briefed on Johnson & Johnson talc appeal
J&J filed its final brief last week in hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will grant its petition for a writ of certiorari in the whopping $4.69 billion talcum powder verdict awarded in St. Louis City Circuit Court in July 2018. -
HEPLERBROOM: Hamilton and Neill Get Favorable Jury Verdict in Federal Court Trial
A federal jury in a St. Louis, Missouri, trial recently found HeplerBroom’s client JDS Cattle Co., Ltd. was not at fault in a personal injury case arising out of an automobile collision. -
After murder conviction overturned and 12 years in jail, Donald Nash files lawsuit
A Missouri man wants payback after he spent 12 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. -
J&J's appeal of Ingham talc verdict 'cries out' for SCOTUS review, defense attorney says
While the Missouri Supreme Court may have had good reason to decline review of the multi-plaintiff, billion dollar-plus Ingham v. Johnson & Johnson talc verdict, the case is "crying out" for U.S. Supreme Court review, according to a St. Louis attorney contributing to the company's defense. -
Medical association files amicus brief in support of limits on non-economic damages in medical negligence litigation
Missouri Supreme Court set to decide whether limits on non-economic damages are constitutional -
Supreme Court set to rule on $3 Jackson County speeding ticket surcharge used to fund sheriff's retirement system
The Missouri Supreme Court is set to rule on an appeal filed by two drivers who are challenging a lower court’s decision that allows a $3 surcharge on speeding tickets, which benefits the Missouri Sheriff's Retirement System -
Missouri Supreme Court requires Crestwood to continue paying Affton Fire Protection District $550K annually
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a Cole County Circuit Court decision that a charter city within St. Louis County must continue to pay for Fire Protection District Services even though it annexed a portion of the unincorporated area in 1997. -
Missouri Supreme Court requires transfer of plaintiff's claims against drug companies to proper venue outside of St. Louis city
Missouri Supreme Court upholds Rule 51.01 -
Missouri Supreme Court remands permanent total disability benefits for man's tree trimming injuries
Unanimous Missouri Supreme Court decision remands Labor and Industrial Relations Commission decision -
Missouri Supreme Court releases names of 25 applicants vying to fill retired Judge Stith's seat
Eight women, four minorities, and 15 judges submitted applications to fill a vacant seat on the Supreme Court of Missouri created by the March 8, 2021 retirement of Justice Laura Denvir Stith who served 20 years, including two years as chief justice -
Supreme Court likely to decide next month on J&J talc-based product verdict review
The U.S. Supreme Court will likely decide next month whether to review a decision to allow a more than $2 billion verdict against J&J over claims its talc products caused ovarian cancer. -
Los Angeles Rams attorney fears lack of impartial jurors for January trial
Citing COVID-19 and concerns about finding impartial jurors, St. Louis City Circuit Judge Christopher McGraugh said he may reschedule a trial concerning the Rams National Football League (NFL) team relocating to Los Angeles. -
Retired Supreme Court Judge Laura Denvir Stith recalls career milestones
The pandemic ushered in an era of remote hearings that Missouri’s court system was previously slowly inching towards, according to a former Missouri Supreme Court justice -
Wrongful termination appeal asks Missouri Supreme Court to redefine whistleblower, improper practice
A former union worker who claims to be a whistleblower has appealed the dismissal of his wrongful termination lawsuit to the Missouri Supreme Court -
J&J sets aside $3.9 billion litigation expenses, appeals to Supreme Court over talc award
Johnson & Johnson has set aside near $4 billion to cover litigation expenses related to lawsuits accusing the company of selling talc-based products while knowing they may cause harm.