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Wilkins named 23rd Circuit’s presiding judge
The 23rd Judicial Circuit has selected Judge Robert Wilkins of Division 1 as the circuit’s next presiding judge. He was unanimously chosen at the court en banc meeting Dec. 8.
23rd Circuit Judge Gary Kramer to retire
Judge Gary P. Kramer, circuit court judge for the 2nd Division of the 23rd Circuit Court, will retire at the end of the year after serving 32 years on the bench.
Jefferson County court staffers slam clerk candidate
Five Jefferson County Circuit Court supervisors, using their official titles, have signed a letter to the editor questioning court clerk candidate Mike Reuter’s fitness for office given his 2000 arrest for domestic abuse.
Petition seeks to expose posters on Internet site
A petition seeking damages for libel and libel per se has been filed by three of the four people who received letters from the Fox School District last year warning them to curtail alleged “threats, defamation and harassment.”
Writ would force governor to hold elections
A petition for writ of mandamus filed against Gov. Jay Nixon by 10 Missouri citizens would force the governor to allow voters to fill vacant seats in the Missouri General Assembly.
Appeals court orders in camera review in Sunshine case
The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has affirmed in part, and reversed and remanded in part, a case involving a Sunshine Law request back to Jefferson County.
Jefferson County Council budget talks set to begin Monday
The Jefferson County Council will consider the 2014 budget at the regular meeting Dec. 9.
Todd Meine convicted of first-degree murder
The jury in Jefferson County took less than three hours to return a verdict on Nov. 20 in the shooting death of Matthew Crumly, 34, outside a nightclub south of Arnold in April 2009.
Pure Pleasure settlement not settled after all
The Board of Aldermen in Pevely refused to approve the settlement agreement with the owners of an adult-themed store after requested changes were omitted.
Despite ruling, Arnold sticks with red light cameras
The city of Arnold intends to continue operating its red light cameras, despite the recent Missouri Court of Appeals’ ruling that the Ellisville’s ordinance is in conflict with state law.
Two added to Port Authority
Two new board members have been appointed to the Jefferson County Port Authority.
Longtime circuit clerk set to retire
Longtime Jefferson Circuit Clerk Howard Wagner has announced that he will retire at the end of his term in December 2014.
Latest Opinion Digests
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- Criminal Law: Child Abuse-Sufficiency Of Evidence-Closing Argument
- Civil Rights: Religious Freedom-RLUIPA-Res Judicata
- Civil Practice: Res Judicata-Stop Work Order
- Immigration: Drug Conviction-Removability-Overbreadth of State Offense
- Civil Practice: Asset Forfeiture-Sanctions
- Civil Rights: Due Process-Failure to State Claim
- Probate : Revocable Trust – Amendment – Reformation
- Employer – Employee : Unpaid Commissions – At-Will Status
- Criminal Law : Post-Conviction Relief – Effectiveness Of Counsel – Conflict Of Interest
- Appellate Practice : Jurisdiction – Final Judgment
Top stories
- Nurse entitled to disability benefits despite working months after accident, Supreme Court rules
- Eastern District rules 10 cases against TitleMax may proceed without arbitration
- Supreme Court declines to hear Republican appeals on abortion ballot initiatives
- Cole County jury awards $1.56 billion in Roundup case headed for appeal
- Jury gives massive award after fleeing suspect causes fatal crash
- 8th Circuit tosses suit claiming false sale prices
- Attorney general releases report on Kim Gardner investigation
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