News from July 2022
U.S. Probation Officer (Presentence Officer)
U.S. Probation Officer (Presentence Officer).
Rep. Schroer reacts to 2.5% gas tax increase amid rising fuel prices, inflation
When lawmakers approved an increase in the gas tax last year, fuel cost about $2.75 a gallon but now, at the time the spike is being implemented, the price per gallon of gas has risen to $4.37
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri selects Susan Hendrickson as new Chief of Pretrial Services
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri selects Susan Hendrickson as new Chief of Pretrial Services.
Attorney: 'Bayer could look to 'Texas two-step' after $25 million SCOTUS Roundup loss'
The possible leverage of the "Texas two-step" is likely having an effect on how Bayer is looking to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging its herbicide Roundup causes cancer, according to a mass tort litigation expert.
Home Care Industry Update on July 14, 2022
Home Care Industry Update on July 14, 2022.
8th Circuit Court vacates $60 million punitive damages award against Bayer, BASF
The 8th U.S. issues ruling on Dicamba herbicide
Governor Parson Grants Nine Pardons for Month of June
Governor Parson Grants Nine Pardons for Month of June.
Objector seeks 8th Circuit en banc review over $15 million award to leftwing charities in Roundup settlement
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a $39.55 million class-action settlement last month between Monsanto and three plaintiffs who accused the company of mislabeling herbicide Roundup.
MoveMakers & NewsMakers for July 5, 2022
MoveMakers & NewsMakers for July 5, 2022.
Governor signs numerous bills, acts on FY 2023 state operating budget
Governor signs numerous bills, acts on FY 2023 state operating budget.
Missouri Chamber of Commerce launches initiative to lower crime, employ the formerly incarcerated
More than 70% of Missouri business leaders say crime is hurting the economy and, in response, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched an initiative that aims to create new policies that are designed to reduce crime
Missouri Supreme Court upholds dismissal of med mal lawsuit due to late-filed expert affidavits
A plaintiff who filed expert affidavits 18 days too late in a medical malpractice lawsuit and challenged a Missouri law that required dismissal has lost his Missouri Supreme Court appeal.
Michael E. Gardner to begin term as chief judge of Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
Michael E. Gardner to begin term as chief judge of Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.
Startups, entrepreneurs to enjoy support from Gov. Parson's supply chain task force
Public-private partnership factors into plans of Gov. Parson's new task force
J6 panel lawyer announces run for U.S. Senate with Danforth backing
Former governor Eric Greitens continues to lead among GOP candidates for U.S. Senate however a group of Missourians are rallying around a new candidate
GOP Sen. Roy Blunt supports Democrat plan to approve Red Flag gun laws
The latest candidate aiming for a U.S. Senate seat commended outgoing incumbent Sen. Roy Blunt for his willingness to join Democrats in supporting Red Flag gun laws.
Latest opioid ruling puts MDL judge further out of step on public nuisance
A federal judge soundly rejected the “public nuisance” theory behind most opioid litigation, further isolating the judge in charge of thousands of similar lawsuits who has consistently ruled in favor of plaintiffs on this very question.
Supreme Court of Missouri to expand public access to court records
Supreme Court of Missouri to expand public access to court records.
McCloskeys sue U.S. House Rep. Cori Bush, state rep. Rasheen Aldridge
Attorneys Mark and Pat McCloskey have sued Congresswoman Cori Bush and State Rep. Rasheen Aldridge alleging they promoted the rally that led to their arrest two years ago
St. Louis judge denies NFL divorcee's motion to remove embattled family court psychologist
NFL wife Dawn Heimburger was denied her motion to set aside psychologist Dr. James Reid