News from April 2022
Missouri Bar seeks general public applications for Judicial Performance Review Committee
Missouri Bar seeks general public applications for Judicial Performance Review Committee.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds cap on $5.5 million punitive jury trial damages award
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in favor of imposing limitations on a $5.5 million punitive jury trial damages award in All-Star Awards & Ad Specialties v. Halo Branded Solutions
22nd circuit commission seeks applicants for Sullivan circuit, impending associate circuit judge vacancies in St. Louis
22nd circuit commission seeks applicants for Sullivan circuit, impending associate circuit judge vacancies in St. Louis.
Who’s Who Recognizes 26 Shook Attorneys for Legal Excellence
Who’s Who Recognizes 26 Shook Attorneys for Legal Excellence.
Senate declines to approve bill that prohibits employer vaccine mandates
An amendment to Senate Bill (SB) 758 that would have banned workplace vaccine requirements was not approved last week by the Missouri Senate
Missouri House budgets $20 million for innovative childcare to help get parents back to work
In the budget approved by the Missouri House of Representatives, some funding is earmarked for innovative childcare models designed to give parents the support they need to get back to work.
Missouri Supreme Court reviews medical malpractice affidavit requirements again
The Supreme Court heard arguments last month in a case that asks it to permit plaintiffs’ attorneys to file medical malpractice affidavits out of time pursuant to Rule 44.01
Missouri Attorney General’s Office Announces 169 Law Enforcement Agencies Cleared Backlog of Kits, 3 Prosecutions Underway
Missouri Attorney General’s Office Announces 169 Law Enforcement Agencies Cleared Backlog of Kits, 3 Prosecutions Underway.
Attorney General Eric Schmitt Announces Investigation into POWERHOME SOLAR for Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Law
Attorney General Eric Schmitt Announces Investigation into POWERHOME SOLAR for Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Law.
Two GOP senators side with trial lawyers by filibustering statute of limitation reform bill
Legislation that would have shortened Missouri’s statute of limitations from five years to three years was blocked this week in the Senate.
Newly-elected Rockwood school board trustee promises to listen, find common ground
Jessica Laurent Clark, who ran a grassroots campaign as an independent, is one of two new Rockwood school board candidates elected Tuesday.
Greensfelder noted for top-notch client service in 2022 BTI report
Greensfelder noted for top-notch client service in 2022 BTI report.
Missouri must adopt fair period to file personal injury lawsuits
The Missouri legislature has made progress in addressing the state’s reputation for frivolous claims, junk science, and jackpot verdicts.
68 candidates are running for Congress despite a legislative redistricting deadlock
Although 68 people filed for election to the U.S. House in the August primary by Tuesday’s deadline last week, the Missouri legislature has yet to approve the district lines for those eight seats.
Mother can't blame Missouri court system for son's suicide
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Government defendants can’t be sued over the suicide of a teenager at an alternative juvenile center in Missouri.
Young Named CLM Professional of the Year
Young Named CLM Professional of the Year.
Attorney General Schmitt Joins Multistate Action to End CDC’s Unlawful Mask Mandate on Public Transportation
Attorney General Schmitt Joins Multistate Action to End CDC’s Unlawful Mask Mandate on Public Transportation.
Missouri House approves ban on outside eviction moratoriums
A bill that would ban outside eviction moratoriums received preliminary approval from the Missouri House last week and at least one lawmaker is angered by the proposal
As ex-mayor drops out of Senate race, beer heiress enters and apologizes for crowning in segregated ball
The fact that a former mayor has dropped out of the Senate race is inconsequential, but the entrance of beer heiress Trudy Busch Valentine is stunning, according to a St. Louis University political science professor.
BTI Consulting Survey Ranks Shook in Top 10 Firms for Client Service
BTI Consulting Survey Ranks Shook in Top 10 Firms for Client Service.