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U.S. Attorney's Office says alleged Ponzi scheme cost investors millions

By Marian Johns |
U.S.Attorney's Office says alleged Ponzi scheme cost investors millions

Group to seek bans on electronic voting machines, personal property tax

By Marian Johns |
ST. LOUIS — Members of Freedom Principle MO have set their sites on a wide array of key issues they will expect lawmakers to address during the new 2024 legislative session, including proposing a ban on electronic voting machines and the elimination of personal property tax.

Missouri AG sues Jackson County over allegedly increased property assessments

By Marian Johns |
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Jackson County is facing a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Andrew Bailey and the state Tax Commission alleging property owner assessments were illegally increased, in some cases, more than 100 percent.

Man sues because clip from movie trailer wasn't in final product

By St. Louis Record |
A man has sued Universal Studios because a clip from a movie trailer isn't included in the final theatrical version of the film.

Honda faces federal lawsuit over defective steering system

By St. Louis Record |
A couple has sued Honda, blaming a defective steering system for the man's injuries.

Goverment official accuses former allies of libel

By St. Louis Record |
A Michigan government official has sued former political allies, accusing them of libel and other injuries.

Russell honored to serve as chief justice for second term

By Kyla Asbury |
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary R. Russell was elected to a second term as chief justice.

Freedom Principle MO brings medical freedom amendment to Missourians for vote in 2024

By Kyla Asbury |
ST. LOUIS — Freedom Principle MO is taking action to protect the rights of Missourians when it comes to informed consent.

Young hopes to give Mo. residents viable third option

By Kyla Asbury |
JOPLIN — Jared Young, a Joplin businessman, wants to give Missouri a viable third option as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate.

Attorney General Bailey launches investigation into Media Matters for 'allegedly fraudulent solicitation of donations'

By St. Louis Record News Service |
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his office has launched an investigation into Media Matters for America, a left-leaning media "watchdog" group, for allegedly engaging in fraudulent practices in soliciting donations.

St. Louis activist says residents deserve apology, compensation for radioactive waste contamination

By Kyla Asbury |
ST. LOUIS — While activists work to help citizens exposed to radioactive waste that was left over from the Manhattan Project and contaminated the St. Louis area, the federal government has decided to remove provisions for compensation for victims.

St. Louis again lands on annual Judicial Hellholes list

By Chris Dickerson |
WASHINGTON – For an eight consecutive year, St. Louis again finds itself on the annual list of Judicial Hellholes.

Female member files sexual discrimination lawsuit against IBEW Local No. 1

By St. Louis Record |
ST. LOUIS – A member of IBEW Local No. 1 has filed a lawsuit against the union claiming the organization failed to address and prevent sex discrimination, resulting in a hostile work environment.

Man accuses City of Northwoods of police brutality, civil rights violations

By St. Louis Record |
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri man is suing the city of Northwoods claiming two police officers beat and pepper-sprayed him while he was handcuffed before leaving him injured in a field.

St. Louis residents sue law firm alleging unlawful debt collection attempts during ongoing property lawsuit

By St. Louis Record |
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis residents have filed a lawsuit against a woman and her attorneys for attempting to collect a debt for legal fees in an ongoing lawsuit.

Lawsuit filed against Florissant mayor and police department over mishandling of sexual assault case for three years

By St. Louis Record |
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis family has filed a lawsuit against the Mayor of Florissant and the Florissant Police Department claiming a sexual assault case involving a Lusher Elementary School employee was ignored for more than three years.

A cancer warning label on Roundup would be unconstitutional, Ninth Circuit rules

By Daniel Fisher |
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California can’t order the manufacturer of Roundup weedkiller to place a cancer warning on the product because it would be misleading to consumers and violate the First Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled.

Deployed military member claims attorney ex-wife deprived him custody of children, frozen embryos

By Marian Johns |
Deployed military member claims attorney ex-wife deprived him custody of children, frozen embryos

Concert merch company sues bootleggers in advance of Metallica shows

By Chris Dickerson |
A Los Angeles company has filed a federal lawsuit against entities that sell bootleg merchandise in advance of two upcoming Metallica concerts in St. Louis.

AGs accuse Meta of harming youth mental health through social media platforms

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — A bipartisan group of 33 state attorneys general have sued Meta alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens.