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Mixed rulings issued in election contests

State Rep. Jamilah Nasheed is off the ballot in the 5th Senate District Democratic primary election, but state Rep. Sylvester Taylor is still on the ballot in the 75th House District Democratic race.

Companies reluctant to reveal bribery reports

When Tyson Foods Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. received internal reports that employees may have paid bribes in Mexico, each faced the same vexing question: Should they turn themselves in to U.S. authorities?

Judge pieces together Hostess contract, pension proposal

Neither Hostess Brands Inc. nor the Teamsters union emerged victorious from the trial on April 18 and 19 where the Wonder bread maker was seeking court permission to break existing labor contracts and modify retirement benefits.

Lawmakers extend court automation fee

Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday passed a five-year extension of the state’s court automation fee.

Bill would switch federal courts for Iron, Ste. Genevieve counties

Iron and Ste. Genevieve counties would be switched from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau federal courts under a bill introduced last week in the U.S. House of Representatives.

O’Fallon kiosk allows for unclaimed property search while paying fees

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel has come up with a way to make the wait at the O’Fallon license fee office easier for drivers — and perhaps profitable.

Lawyers Association election, memorial service to be held Thursday

The Lawyers Association of St. Louis will host its annual election of officers, combined with a picnic at Deer Creek Park in St. Louis County, on Thursday.

Edwards’ defense wraps up case in trial over campaign funds

Lawyers for John Edwards rested their defense Wednesday without calling the former presidential candidate to testify at his trial over alleged campaign-donation violations.

Missouri Supreme Court to hear arguments over exclusionary rule

Elton Norfolk looked suspicious to a police officer on a routine patrol in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood in North St. Louis. As she drove by the man standing on the street corner, Officer Julie Reynolds made eye contact with him and then saw him hitch up his pants.

Supreme Court OKs pay hikes for prosecutors

The Missouri Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday that could mean a pay increase for a handful of current and former county prosecutors.

Clayton bombing suspect: My former attorney was informant for government

Suspected Clayton garage bomber Milton “Skip” Ohlsen III is claiming St. Charles attorney Jeffrey Witt acted as an informant for the government when Witt was supposedly representing him.