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Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
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Bailey warns school districts to stop discriminatory practices
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recently took decisive action against reported cases of discrimination in several Missouri school districts, underscoring his commitment to upholding the rights of all Missourians.
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St. Louis activist says residents deserve apology, compensation for radioactive waste contamination
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.
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Dr. Isaac Amon to be named 2023 W. Oliver Rasch award recipient
Dr. Isaac Amon has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 W. Oliver Rasch Award. The award was presented to him at the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar in recognition of his article titled "The enduring lesson of John Lilburne's saga: Self-incrimination in the criminal justice system," which was published in the January/February 2022 edition of the Journal of The Missouri Bar.
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Benson Hill issues 2nd quarter 2023 financial results
Benson Hill was a start up that received funding from the Missouri Technology Corp.
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Study: Missouri ranks 8th where law degrees are worth the most
New York ranked first followed by Illinois and Florida
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Self-incrimination article receives 2023 W. Oliver Rasch Award
The article is called "The enduring lesson of John Lilburne's saga: Self-incrimination in the criminal justice system"
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Platte County school district sued over harassment of transgender girl
Platte County High School allegedly forced a transgender girl to use the boys' bathroom
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New rule requires supervision when teens sign up for a library card
Previously students were allowed to use their school ID cards to borrow books and sign up for a library card alone
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State Board of Education issues 10-year renewal to St. Louis public charter school
Lafayette Preparatory Academy practices diverse-by-design school model
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St. Louis approves bill requiring a permit to display firearms
Final Board Bill 29 approval is pending with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones
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St. Charles County Council to vote on a resolution to enforce library dress code
Some 550 people attended a library board meeting last month to discuss the appropriateness of an employee’s wardrobe
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Saint Louis University reacts to U.S. Supreme Court overturning diversity-based admissions
AG Bailey warned universities and municipalities to immediately end race-based affirmative action policies
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Gov. Parson names new director of Economic Development
Michelle Hataway is now the acting director replacing Maggie Kost
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AG Bailey joins 23 states in opposing U.S. parole migrant policy
Attorney General Andrew Bailey signed an amicus brief filed in Florida v Mayorkas in the Northern District of Florida.
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Orthodontics association alleges mail order clear aligners can be unhealthy
The American Association of Orthodontists released a new study
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AG Bailey drops emergency rule restricting gender-affirming care for adults, minors
Jay Ashcroft announced the news on the Secretary of State's website
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Application process underway to replace St. Louis Circuit Attorney
The application process will end on Monday, May 15 at noon
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Top prosecutor Kim Gardner resigns after assistant dies in car crash
Kim Gardner will leave office on June 1.
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TRO granted against AG Bailey's transgender-affirming healthcare restrictions
Gays Against Groomers: 'The judge is endangering confused gay kids'