News from April 2022

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Missouri Bar seeks general public applications for Judicial Performance Review Committee

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Missouri Bar seeks general public applications for Judicial Performance Review Committee.
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Missouri Supreme Court upholds cap on $5.5 million punitive jury trial damages award

By Juliette Fairley |
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
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22nd circuit commission seeks applicants for Sullivan circuit, impending associate circuit judge vacancies in St. Louis

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22nd circuit commission seeks applicants for Sullivan circuit, impending associate circuit judge vacancies in St. Louis.
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Who’s Who Recognizes 26 Shook Attorneys for Legal Excellence

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Who’s Who Recognizes 26 Shook Attorneys for Legal Excellence.
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Senate declines to approve bill that prohibits employer vaccine mandates

By Juliette Fairley |
An amendment to Senate Bill (SB) 758 that would have banned workplace vaccine requirements was not approved last week by the Missouri Senate
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Missouri House budgets $20 million for innovative childcare to help get parents back to work

By Juliette Fairley |
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.
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Missouri Supreme Court reviews medical malpractice affidavit requirements again

By Juliette Fairley |
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
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Missouri Attorney General’s Office Announces 169 Law Enforcement Agencies Cleared Backlog of Kits, 3 Prosecutions Underway

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Missouri Attorney General’s Office Announces 169 Law Enforcement Agencies Cleared Backlog of Kits, 3 Prosecutions Underway.
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Attorney General Eric Schmitt Announces Investigation into POWERHOME SOLAR for Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Law

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Attorney General Eric Schmitt Announces Investigation into POWERHOME SOLAR for Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Law.
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Two GOP senators side with trial lawyers by filibustering statute of limitation reform bill

By Juliette Fairley |
Legislation that would have shortened Missouri’s statute of limitations from five years to three years was blocked this week in the Senate.
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Newly-elected Rockwood school board trustee promises to listen, find common ground

By Juliette Fairley |
Jessica Laurent Clark, who ran a grassroots campaign as an independent, is one of two new Rockwood school board candidates elected Tuesday.
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Greensfelder noted for top-notch client service in 2022 BTI report

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Greensfelder noted for top-notch client service in 2022 BTI report.
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Missouri must adopt fair period to file personal injury lawsuits

By Mark Behrens |
The Missouri legislature has made progress in addressing the state’s reputation for frivolous claims, junk science, and jackpot verdicts.
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68 candidates are running for Congress despite a legislative redistricting deadlock

By Juliette Fairley |
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.
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Mother can't blame Missouri court system for son's suicide

By John O'Brien |
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Government defendants can’t be sued over the suicide of a teenager at an alternative juvenile center in Missouri.
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Young Named CLM Professional of the Year

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Young Named CLM Professional of the Year.
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Attorney General Schmitt Joins Multistate Action to End CDC’s Unlawful Mask Mandate on Public Transportation

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Attorney General Schmitt Joins Multistate Action to End CDC’s Unlawful Mask Mandate on Public Transportation.
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Missouri House approves ban on outside eviction moratoriums

By Juliette Fairley |
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
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As ex-mayor drops out of Senate race, beer heiress enters and apologizes for crowning in segregated ball

By Juliette Fairley |
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.
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BTI Consulting Survey Ranks Shook in Top 10 Firms for Client Service

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BTI Consulting Survey Ranks Shook in Top 10 Firms for Client Service.

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