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Recent News About Missouri Supreme Court
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Judges, lawyers, legislators honored for advancing administration of justice in Missouri
At an annual ceremony honoring service to Missouri and the state’s judiciary, 11 judges, two lawyers, 12 legislators and a team of staff members were honored for their contributions to protecting and improving the effective administration of justice in Missouri. -
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Linn County Courthouse in Linneus
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Linn County Courthouse in Linneus. -
Appellate Judicial Commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Odenwald vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
Pursuant to Rule 10.28(d), the Appellate Judicial Commission announces the following demographic information relating to applicants for the vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals created by the impending November 2024 retirement of Judge Kurt S. Odenwald: -
Appellate court reverses St. Louis police ruling involving legal expenses
ST. LOUIS — An appellate court reversed a summary judgment ruling involving Missouri, its attorney general and St. Louis and the State Legal Expense Fund. -
Supreme Court of Missouri celebrates investiture of Judge Ginger K. Gooch
The Supreme Court of Missouri’s newest judge, Judge Ginger K. Gooch, celebrated her formal investiture Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 2024, in a ceremony in the Division I courtroom of the Supreme Court Building in Jefferson City. -
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for Lorne Baker associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Lorne Baker as circuit judge. -
Appellate Judicial Commission seeks applicants for Odenwald vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
The Appellate Judicial Commission is accepting applications for judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the impending November 16, 2024, retirement of Judge Kurt S. Odenwald after approximately 17 years of judicial service. -
Judiciary seeks comments for 2024 review of child support guidelines
The Supreme Court of Missouri’s family court committee is seeking comment from the public and members of the bar in conducting its statutorily required review of the child support guidelines, including an examination of the assumptions, information and methodology providing the basis for the current guidelines. -
16th circuit commission seeks applicants for Del Muro circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the position of circuit judge, Division 4 of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit (Jackson County). -
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, amends special rules
Effective August 28, 2024, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, has amended its special rules 4, 12, 13, 17 and 30. -
Missouri Court of Appeals reverses, remands Stanley Fastening verdict
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court abused its discretion by failing to grant a mistrial involving Stanley Fastening Systems. -
State appeals court affims ruling in 13-year-old case
KANSAS CITY — The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that it couldn't overturn the lower court's legal interpretation, but confirmed its jurisdiction and the finality of its October 2022 decision in a 13-year-old case. -
State Supreme court invalidates lake area business districts
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that portions of a statutory scheme that allowed counties to establish lake area business districts were constitutionally invalid. -
Justice Matters commentary: Missouri’s attorney discipline system has worked to protect the public for 90 years!
Although my colleagues and I keep busy all year-round deciding the cases that come before us, many people may not be aware of the Supreme Court of Missouri’s many administrative responsibilities. -
Missouri Supreme Court issues permanent injunction in immunity case involving road work deaths
JEFFERSON CITY — The Supreme Court of Missouri issued permanent writs of prohibition following the deaths of four state employees during a work-zone traffic accident. -
Missouri Supreme Court orders new election on KC Police issue
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court of Appeals ordered a new election for Kansas City on a police department fiscal note summary issue from the 2022 General Election. -
Supreme Court affirms discrimination, workers' comp ruling
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judgment, ruling that a former Johnson Controls employee was rightfully awarded workers' compensation. -
Missouri Supreme Court affirms medical marijuana license ruling
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court denied an appeal by a medical marijuana company whose license was previously denied. -
Appellate court to honor Judges Colleen Dolan and Sherri Sullivan
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, will convene a special session of the court en banc to unveil portraits of Judges Colleen Dolan and Sherri Sullivan at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Old Post Office, 815 Olive Street, in St. Louis. -
Justice Matters | Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell
Spring has always been one of my favorite times of year.