Missouri Supreme Court
Recent News About Missouri Supreme Court
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Ex-Washington University legal clinic director among four attorneys suspended
A former director of a Washington University non-profit legal clinic for practicing law was among four attorneys suspended by the Missouri Supreme Court in June, according to recent announcements by the Missouri State Bar. -
Missouri high court finds federal law preempts state’s antisubrogation law
The Missouri Supreme Court said this was the third time it had addressed whether the state's antisubrogation law is preempted by federal law. -
Kansas City attorney disbarred after admitting to chemical dependency
Kansas City attorney Ryan J. McMillin has been disbarred following a June 27 Missouri Supreme Court opinion after he admitted he suffers from chemical dependency and abuse of alcohol and cocaine. -
As Fischer begins term as high court's chief justice, he is the lone dissenter on first opinion issued
Judge Zel M. Fischer this month began his two-year term as chief justice on the Missouri Supreme Court. -
Lawyer: High court 'missed a big opportunity' in ruling regarding tax assessments
The Missouri Supreme Court recently upheld multi-county tax assessments that some have claimed to be discriminatory. -
Missouri Supreme Court suspends three attorneys indefinitely
During May, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled to suspend three Missouri Bar-registered attorneys from the practice of law. -
Missouri Supreme Court suspends attorneys for failure to file taxes
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled to suspend 45 attorneys from the practice of law for being in violation of the Rules Governing the Missouri Bar and the Judiciary for their failure to pay taxes. -
Missouri Supreme Court reinstates 14 attorneys
JEFFERSON CITY — Fourteen lawyers have been reinstated by the Missouri Supreme Court this month after being suspended for tax violations. -
Missouri Supreme Court suspends two attorneys, one judge
JEFFERSON CITY — During April, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled to suspend two Missouri Bar-registered attorneys and one sitting judge. -
Missouri Supreme Court disbars 2 attorneys, suspends 2 others
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled to disbar two Missouri Bar-registered attorneys from the practice of law, place one lawyer on an interim suspension and place another attorney on probation in regards to a stayed suspension. -
Appeals panel reverses summary judgment for Fannie Mae in quiet title action
ST. LOUIS — A three-judge panel of the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has reversed a judgment in favor of Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) in a quiet title action against Olivette property owners. -
Missouri Supreme Court strikes down parts of law governing how much city courts can collect in fees
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has struck down portions of a 2015 state law governing how much money in fines and fees municipal courts can collect. -
Johnson & Johnson appeal in talc lawsuit stalls as SCOTUS weighs in on out-of-state complainants issue in California suit
ST. LOUIS — Johnson & Johnson was dealt a blow to an appeal motion when a three-judge panel opted to not issue an opinion in a high-stakes talcum powder lawsuit against the company. -
High court reverses medical malpractice verdict involving jury instruction
JEFFERSON CITY — A woman's medical malpractice case that was decided in favor of defendants at trial in Buchanan County Circuit Court has been reversed by the Missouri Supreme Court. -
Tax assessments for St. Louis County landowners not discriminatory, court rules
JEFFERSON CITY — St. Louis County property owners who claimed their multi-county tax assessments were discriminatory have lost their appeal at the Missouri Supreme Court. -
Kennel operator loses anti-puppy mill campaign appeal over defamation allegations
JEFFERSON CITY — The operator of a kennel in Salem, Mo. who claimed she was defamed by a report used in connection to an anti-puppy mill campaign, has lost her appeal in the Missouri Supreme Court. -
Supreme Court upholds law allowing health insurance companies to recover funds from clients
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a decision of a Missouri court, ruling that a health insurance company has the right to use a lien on client’s funds. -
Missouri Supreme Court upholds Cape Girardeau divorce settlement
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a Cape Girardeau woman who claims a trial court presiding over her divorce case failed to equitably divide marital assets and debts. -
Appeals court finds law needs clarification on right to jury in rent and possession cases
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has ruled in favor of a tenant on the issue of a right to jury trial in a rent and possession action. -
Missouri Supreme Court affirms dismissal of renewable energy 'geographic sourcing' rule
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has affirmed the dismissal of the state's suit over the implementation of a renewable energy proposition that voters approved in 2008.