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Court Automation Committee: 'COVID remote appearances started as a nightmare'
When COVID-19 emerged last year, the Missouri Court Automation Committee was in the middle of trying to replace the outdated Justice Information System without a major disruption in court operations. -
Missouri Chamber pushes lawmakers to protect businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits
With many businesses continuing to struggle in the face of the economic crisis created by restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the specter of potential litigation has some pushing for protections so that businesses that do survive the ongoing crisis aren't driven to ruin by lawsuits to follow. -
GOP Rep. Dogan wants police reforms and legal recreational cannabis
Republican Missouri Rep. Shamed Dogan has a plan to legalize recreational cannabis statewide. -
Civil justice reform agenda includes liability protection, personal injury statute of limitations
COVID-19 liability protection is a harbinger for business owners who fear they will not be able to open properly due to the pandemic -
Parson asks lawmakers to hold off on COVID-19 lawsuit protection bill until January
Missouri's COVID-19 lawsuit protection bill to shield employers from pandemic-related lawsuits will not be debated until the upcoming January session, after Gov. Mike Parson urged lawmakers to cease discussion during an emergency hearing held in December. -
COVID liability protection for businesses tabled until January
When the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry sent a notice to its membership in June asking entrepreneurs to sign onto a petition requesting COVID-19 liability legislation, only 20 to 30 were expected to respond. -
Edgar Springs mayor, police chief sued for banning resident from entering City Hall
Now that Edgard Springs resident Rebecca Varney has retired, she’s focused on keeping the local government transparent and accountable by attending open meetings and reviewing public records. But not everybody is happy about how Varney spends her golden years. -
Missouri legislature expected to address demand for COVID-19 liability protection
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce has been hearing from small business employers who are trying their best to stay open but are terrified of being hauled into court over COVID-19-related litigation. -
Surprise shut down of special session, two bills passed, others failed; Governor satisfied with results
Two pieces of proposed legislation aimed at dealing with violent crime were passed by the General Assembly ahead of Wednesday's surprise shut down of the special session. -
House debates violent crime bill after Senate passage; Vote set Wednesday delayed
JEFFERSON CITY - House members have decided to break down a bill aimed at reducing violent crime in Missouri, delaying passage of the measures until at least later this month. -
McCloskeys on both sides of political fence in campaign contributions
ST. LOUIS – Mark McCloskey straddles the political fence, contributing campaign cash to Democrats locally and Republicans nationally. -
Missouri bill reforming punitive damages standards awaits governor's signature
The Missouri Legislature passed a bill that raises standards for punitive damages in civil actions and it awaits Gov. Mike Parson's signature. -
HEPLERBROOM: Missouri Government Actions on Covid-19 – Updated 5/13/2020
Bars and restaurants in St. Louis have been allowed to sell take-out cocktails during the pandemic. -
Lawmakers pass resolution placing planned redistricting change on November ballot
Missouri lawmakers have passed a resolution that will allow voters the chance to overturn a change to the constitution that will directly affect how redistricting happens in the state next year. -
In shortened session, legislators manage to pass tort reform bill, key win for businesses
Business leaders and tort reform advocates have welcomed changes that it is planned will limit punitive damage awards in Missouri.Senate Bill 591 passed by the legislature includes another key target for business leaders, a reform of the MIssouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA), which allows consumers to sue for misleading marketing and packaging of products. -
Senate bill aims to curb slack-fill litigation over the amount of product in containers
JEFFERSON CITY – A proposed bill limiting lawsuits over allegations that consumers are tricked by product packaging that is not filled to the brim was discussed in the Senate government reform committee earlier in March. -
Political battle looms over redistricting, amendment resolution expected to pass legislature
Missouri is set for a new political battle over redistricting as the legislature is predicted to pass a resolution that will place ballot amendment before the voters in November. -
Debate over discrimination bills in aftermath of muiti-million dollar settlement with gay police officer stalls
Two bills filed in the Missouri Legislature designed to bar discrimination in housing and employment on the basis of sexual orientation have stalled. -
Missouri justice reform organization supports bill to give insurers a voice in arbitrations
ST. LOUIS – The executive director of the Missouri Civil Justice Reform Coalition said the organization supports a newly introduced bill, Senate Bill 726, that aims to give insurance companies a voice in arbitration settlements, which up until now, backers said, has been muted. -
Bill aimed at limiting 'frivolous' litigation moves forward in Missouri legislature
Several bills aimed at changing elements of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) have been filed by the Missouri legislature