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OCDC complains Ashcroft's criticism of appeals court in media interview violates Bar rule
A purported bar complaint against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for what appears to be his critique of an appeals court ruling lacks allegations he violated a rule that lawyers shall not impugn the integrity of judges, according to the Republican candidate for governor.
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A deal is a deal: Lawyers get their contingency fees from wrongful death suit
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - A mother whose lawyers negotiated a $2.5 million settlement over the death of her son lost her bid to prevent lawyers hired by her grandchildren to get a piece of the fees after a Missouri appeals court ruled contingency-fee contracts awarding more than a third of the money to attorneys were valid.
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Russell honored to serve as chief justice for second term
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary R. Russell was elected to a second term as chief justice.
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St. Louis law firm Thompson Coburn selects new 2024 chair
When Chris Hohn joined the management and executive committee at Thomas Coburn law firm ten years ago, he became more involved in the firm-at-large
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Gov. Parson poised to replace Judge Jeffrey P. Medler on the St. Louis County Circuit Court
The 21st Circuit Judicial Commission nominated three finalists for the associate circuit judge vacancy
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Judicial Commission selects 12 nominees to fill vacancy left by Judge Perkins' elevation
Associate Circuit Judge Lynne R. Perkins was elevated to the circuit bench in St. Louis on June 2
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St. Louis attorney is the new American Bar Association president-elect
Bill Bay is a partner at the St. Louis office of Thompson Coburn, a national law firm
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Missouri Supreme Court suspends Kansas City attorney for missing appellate deadlines
Allison Greer Kort of the Kort Law Firm on June 20
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22 seek Judge Sherri Sullivan's seat on the Eastern District bench
Public interviews are set for Aug. 28 and 29 at the Eastern District courthouse in downtown St. Louis
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AG Bailey supports Florida's land ownership limits on Chinese citizens
Shen v Simpson challenges SB 264 because it limits where Chinese citizens can buy land in Florida
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St. Louis Circuit Attorney names Centene lawyer interim director of community engagement
Top prosecutor Gabe Gore appointed Keith Williamson last month
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School district wins COVID mask lawsuit after AG fails to appeal
Judge rules state Attorney General’s office has no lawful authority to interfere with the locally elected official policy
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Appellate Judicial Commission seeks applicants to replace Judge George W. Draper III
The Honorable George W. Draper III will retire on Aug. 4
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Kelly Broniec is the new chief judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals-Eastern District
Kelly Broniec begins her role as chief judge on July 1
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Gov. Parson poised to replace two St. Louis County circuit court judges
Two panels of finalists for judgeship were referred to Gov. Mike Parson
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Associate Judge Lynne R. Perkins was elevated to the circuit court
Perkins was appointed to succeed Judge Michael K. Mullen
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Gabe Gore sworn in as the top prosecutor replacing Kim Gardner
Gore previously worked as an assistant U.S. attorney
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Missouri Supreme Court: 'Contempt of a clerk requires interfering with a judge's official duties'
Judge Privette had held an Oregon County Court Clerk with contempt over an administrative task
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Judiciary prepares for July 1 broadening of Casenet
Redaction rules under Court Operating Rule 2.02 will still apply
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St. Louis Alderman hopes to replace Kim Gardner by election or appointment
Gras received his undergraduate and law degree from Saint Louis University