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St. Louis attorneys will receive $276.5 million to end Rams relocation litigation against NFL
In a stunning reversal of fortune, St. Louis city officials accepted $790 million to settle litigation against the NFL and Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke, which had been lodged in 2017 by the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority, the City of St. Louis, and the County of St. Louis, according to media reports.
Parents' bill of rights in response to DOJ spotlight on school board meetings could have downside, critic says
Although U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) had good intentions introducing a parent’s bill of rights, at least one expert foresees a downside.
Gov. Parson asked to review three trial judge nominees to replace Judge Rahmeyer
Three trial judges are among the nominees that the Appellate Judicial Commission submitted to Gov. Mike Parson to fill a vacancy in the Southern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals.
Federal judge in St. Louis issues order banning COVID-19 vaccine mandate on healthcare workers in 10 states
In a stunning reversal, a federal judge in St. Louis has granted a preliminary injunction that enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine on healthcare workers
Law firm, court insider sued for wrongful death over teen's suicide in parents' divorce proceedings
Mother files wrongful death lawsuit against court-appointed professional, law firm after teen daughter's suicide
Student athletes sue school district over punishment for fake slavery petition posted on Change.org
A multi-racial group of student-athletes who were punished for posting a fake petition for slavery online has sued a Kansas City school district alleging violations of their civil rights.
Racial artwork removed from Boone County Courthouse wall after commission vote
The Boone County Commission voted to remove racial artwork from the local courthouse after a three-hour public hearing.
Shaul: Sports betting revenue in Missouri 'should be used for our veterans,' if it were made legal
Sports betting is still illegal in the state of Missouri, but Rep. Dan Shaul and four of the main athletic teams in the state agree that it would be a huge money maker as well as a way to further fans’ interest in various sports.
Supreme Court will decide whether new sex assault victim law violates rights of the accused
The Missouri Supreme Court is set to decide whether a new law bolstering the rights of sexual assault victims violates an accused defender’s constitutional rights.
NFL, Rams stadium litigation sets Dec. 3 pre-trial hearing amid settlement rumors
The Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and the NFL offered $100 million to settle the St. Louis stadium lawsuit last month, according to media reports.
Suit against Springfield schools over CRT transparency may impact board elections, educator says
Springfield Public School board is compromising the transparency of and public trust in government by withholding public records requested by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, according to an area educator.
Missouri Attorney General leads states in suit over healthcare worker vaccine mandate
A challenge to the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate may not hold up due to precedents already in place for the healthcare industry, but a health expert believes it's good to have a robust debate on the subject.
Missouri Chamber sends letter to OSHA opposing employer vaccine mandate
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry sent official public commentary to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) opposing its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.OSHA is requiring employers with a minimum of 100 employees to develop, implement and enforce a COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Community developer was surprised by Save A Lot suddenly closing St. Louis grocery store
When Chris Krehmeyer learned that Save A Lot planned to close its Pagedale location in St. Louis County he was taken by surprise because the grocery store had just renewed their commitment to the location.
Environmental defense plaintiff is now siding with STL Spire Pipeline to stop Dec. 13 closure
The climate change advocacy group that sued the producer of the STL Spire Pipeline is now siding with the utility to prevent its looming Dec. 13 closure
St. Charles parents sue health department over quarantine measures, alleging 'medical extortion'
When Lindi Williford’s daughter was quarantined a year ago for suspected exposure to COVID-19, it was her 16th birthday and she was free of any coronavirus symptoms.
Freedom Foundation: Build Back Better Act would sneak unions into home-based care
Missouri is among the states that will be required to change their Home and Community-Based Services programs before receiving federal funding under the Build Back Better (BBB) Act
Missouri Supreme Court to weigh statutory restrictions on punitive damages
The Missouri Supreme Court is once again weighing statutory restrictions on punitive damages. On Wednesday morning, Dec. 8, the state’s highest court will hear arguments pertaining to All-Star Awards & Ad Specialties v Halo
'This is something which is breathtakingly overbroad': Christian boarding school sues state over new regulations for care facilities
A Missouri nonprofit that operates a Christian boarding school is suing the Missouri Department of Social Services to keep it from enforcing mandated background checks of its staff members.
Eastern district appellate court denies NFL request to transfer Rams stadium litigation out of St. Louis
The Eastern District Missouri Court of Appeals denied an emergency writ of prohibition this week filed by the NFL that would have ordered a lower court judge to transfer the case to a county outside of the St. Louis metropolitan region.