Criminal Law: Second-Degree Murder – Post-Conviction Relief – New Evidence 
Ferguson v. State (MLW No. 61192/Case No. WD71264 – 30 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Witt, J.)
Criminal Law: Probation Revocation – Maximum Term – Jurisdiction 
Starry v. State (MLW No. 61189/Case No. WD71557 – 8 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Witt, J.)
Hog farms get more time for clean up 
In this Aug. 26, 2009 photograph, no trespassing signs at the entrance to a Premium Standard hog operation near Berlin, Mo., are shown. Missouri pork giant Premium Standard Farms has been given a two-year extension to install technology at its hog confinements to reduce odors after it failed to meet a July 31 deadline established by a Jackson County court six years ago.
Unemployment Compensation: Notice Of Appeal – Timeliness 
Williams v. United Healthcare Services, Inc. (MLW No. 61160/Case No. ED95017 – 2 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Richter, C.J.)
Medicaid: Benefits – Eligibility – Farmland 
Vaughn v. Department of Social Services (MLW No. 61163/Case No. ED94196 – 8 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Baker, J.)
Juvenile: Delinquency Offense – Right To Counsel – Waiver 
In the Interest of: M.M. (MLW No. 61167/Case No. ED93857 – 11 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Hoff, J.)
Driver’s License: Test Refusal – Blood Sample – Search Warrant 
Bender v. Director (MLW No. 61171/Case No. ED93522 – 5 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Ahrens, J.)
Driver’s License: Suspension – Financial Responsibility – Hearing 
Linhardt v. Director (MLW No. 61164/Case No. ED94178 – 4 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Baker, J.)
Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Relief – Guilty Plea – Drug Intoxication 
Carter v. State (MLW No. 61172/Case No. ED93478 – 10 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Gaertner Jr., P.J.)
Criminal Law: Jury Selection – Opt-Out Practice – Community Service 
Preston v. State (MLW No. 61170/Case No. ED93727 – 10 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Odenwald, P.J.)
Criminal Law: Domestic Assault – Prior Acts Evidence – Intent 
State v. Walker (MLW No. 61175/Case No. ED93101 – 7 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Draper III, J.)
Criminal Law: Domestic Assault – Order Of Protection – Notice 
State v. Burton (MLW No. 61173/Case No. ED93331 – 10 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Ahrens, J.)
Contracts: Real Estate – Ambiguity 
McClain v. Hartley (MLW No. 61174/Case No. ED93184 – 5 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Richter, C.J.)
Contracts: Breach Of Contract – Mechanic’s Lien – Notice 
Ambassador Floor Company v. Bruner Buildings LLC, et al. (MLW No. 61168/Case No. ED93835 – 7 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Baker, J.)
Appellate Practice: Inadequate Brief – Rule 84.04 
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District v. Tomax Development Corporation (MLW No. 61166/Case No. ED93955 – 4 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Baker, J.)
Taxation: Use Tax Exemption – Kitchen Equipment – ‘Plants’ 
Brinker Missouri, Inc. v. Director of Revenue (MLW No. 61198/Case No. SC90463 – 17 pages) (Supreme Court of Missouri, Stith, J.; Teitelman, Russell, Wolff, Breckenridge and Fischer, JJ., concur; Price, C.J., dissents in separate opinion filed)
Negligence: Ex Parte Communications – Court Order – HIPAA Preemption 
State ex rel. Bobbie Jean Proctor and Vincent Proctor v. Messina (MLW No. 61195/Case No. SC90610 – 24 pages) (Supreme Court of Missouri, Fischer, J.; all concur)
Civil Practice: Foreign Judgment – Personal Jurisdiction – Burden Of Proof 
Peoples Bank v. Frazee (MLW No. 61197/Case No. SC90536 – 18 pages) (Supreme Court of Missouri, Breckenridge, J.; all concur)
Commercial: Warranty Rights – Assignment – Transfer Of Equipment 
Renaissance Leasing, LLC, et al. v. Vermeer Manufacturing Company (MLW No. 61199/Case No. SC90258 – 39 pages) (Supreme Court of Missouri, Price Jr., C.J.; all concur)
Attorneys: Disciplinary Proceeding – Misappropriation Of Funds – Repeated Violations 
In re: Renae Ehler (MLW No. 61193/Case No. SC90652 – 19 pages) (Supreme Court of Missouri, Breckenridge, J.; all concur)
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- Criminal Law: Second-Degree Murder – Post-Conviction Relief – New Evidence
- Criminal Law: Probation Revocation – Maximum Term – Jurisdiction
- Hog farms get more time for clean up
- Unemployment Compensation: Notice Of Appeal – Timeliness
- Medicaid: Benefits – Eligibility – Farmland
- Juvenile: Delinquency Offense – Right To Counsel – Waiver
- Driver’s License: Test Refusal – Blood Sample – Search Warrant
- Driver’s License: Suspension – Financial Responsibility – Hearing
- Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Relief – Guilty Plea – Drug Intoxication
- Criminal Law: Jury Selection – Opt-Out Practice – Community Service
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