St. Louis Record

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

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Missouri Chamber unveils plan to improve business climate in state

JEFFERSON CITY – Each year, CNBC ranks the best and worst states when it comes to business. The state of Missouri seems stuck in the middle as it ranked 23rd overall and 27th for its regulatory and legal climate. In all, the Show Me State received a C grade in business friendliness for the second straight year.

By John Severance | Aug 19, 2019

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Missouri Chamber CEO says its gathering information for next steps regarding injury fund decision

JEFFERSON CITY – A recent decision by the Missouri Supreme Court has business owners across the state left with serious questions about who pays for employees who have been injured on the job..

By Adam Hochron | Aug 15, 2019

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NFIB director: CNBC business report 'inconsistent' in ranking Missouri

By Hollie Ferguson | Aug 12, 2019

JEFFERSON CITY – CNBC has ranked Missouri at 23 in its 2019 ranking of the best and worst states for business.

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Bayer on reported multibillion-dollar Roundup proposal: No comment on 'rumors or speculation'

By John Breslin | 1 month ago

ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Bayer will not comment on "rumors and speculation," the company said following a report that it has proposed a multibillion-dollar global settlement over claims that the use of its weedkiller causes cancer.

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St. Louis trial over whether Roundup causes cancer is delayed

By Brian Brueggemann | Aug 8, 2019

A St. Louis County trial over whether the popular weed-killer Roundup causes cancer has been pushed back from August to January.

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Litigation funding industry should be regulated, says civil justice reform group

By John Suayan | Jul 19, 2019

JEFFERSON CITY – The executive director of a nonprofit organization devoted to the passage of tort reform legislation in Missouri is advocating for the regulation of the litigation finance industry.