News from 2022
House ponders eliminating 'pink tax' on feminine hygiene, diaper products
Missouri House considers legislation that would lower the sales tax on menstrual products but taxation experts say the measure defeats the purpose and that there are better ways to assist low-income women who cannot afford them.
Wentzville judge invests $500K in state Senate campaign; Aug. 2 GOP primary will see crowded field
Judge Mike Carter is a candidate for state Senate who wants to get into the office on his own dime.
MacDonald, Noce, and Fowler on Trial Academy Faculty
MacDonald, Noce, and Fowler on Trial Academy Faculty.
Senate committee approves amendment to ban Medicaid expansion despite voter approval in 2020
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a proposed constitutional amendment last week that will remand to Missourians a 2020 approval of a ballot initiative that permanently expanded Medicaid
Missouri Attorney General’s Office, Moberly School District Reach Resolution in Sunshine Lawsuit
Missouri Attorney General’s Office, Moberly School District Reach Resolution in Sunshine Lawsuit.
Governor Parson Makes Six Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills One County Office Vacancy
Governor Parson Makes Six Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills One County Office Vacancy.
Frat avoids liability after pledge gets wasted, slashes Creighton student's throat
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – A fraternity won’t be liable after a Creighton University student pledging it drank and smoked marijuana to the point of bizarre behavior, then slashed the throat of a female whose dorm room he mistakenly entered.
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.