Missouri COA awards sanctions for frivolous appeal

The trial court correctly dismissed counterclaims filed by a defendant, the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District ruled on June 21, finding the appeal to be without merit and awarding […]

St. Louis sues over ‘slow flip’ rental practices

Missouri’s Kathy Lloyd named COSCA president

Our look at the most powerful people in Missouri's legal community

The POWER List is a regular feature that examines the power brokers who lead and influence various parts of the Missouri legal community.

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KC Legal Leaders

August 20th, 2026 | 11:00 AM

The Missouri Lawyers Media KC Legal Leaders event honors excellence in all areas of the Kansas City legal community.

Diversity & Inclusion

August 20th, 2026 | 11:00 AM

Recognizing attorneys, firms, organizations and legal professionals who are significantly advancing diversity, inclusion[...]

Illinois Legal Leaders

Details coming soon!

Illinois Legal Leaders is a new program that celebrates legal professionals who have shaped the legal community and adva[...]

Corporate Counsel Round Table – St. Louis

October 13th, 2026 | 5:30 PM

A high-level and freewheeling conversation about career, management style and the future of the legal services industry [...]

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Commentary

Commentary: Sarah Connor had the Right Idea.

The Third Option: Why Your Best Employees Are Quietly Losing Their Edge

Commentary: Do In-House Lawyers Need Malpractice Insurance?

SCOMO: Summary judgment is not “an extreme and drastic remedy”

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Commentary: A useful patent management government notice

The USPTO's pre-docketing notice pilot program alerts patent attorneys before examiner review, enabling early quality ch[...]

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Commentary: When is a PIP an adverse employment action?

An evaluation of whether placement on a PIP may constitute an adverse employment action for purposes of proving a discri[...]

Supplements and Special Sections

The POWER List: Personal Injury Law 2026

Polsinelli tops Missouri revenue rankings in milestone year

The POWER List: Business Defense 2026

2026 Reader Rankings winners

2026 Unsung Legal Heroes: Publisher’s Letter, honorees

Missouri Lawyers Media is honored to facilitate Unsung Legal Heroes, a public recognition that moves a whole bunch of unsung heroes into the sung category.

ICON Honors 2026 profiles

This annual Missouri Lawyers Media celebration honors career achievement by recognizing lawyers for their exceptional and lengthy contributions to the profession and community — those who personify the ideals of what it means to be an attorney.