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Woman’s parents not parties to Busch lawsuit, judge rules
A Cape Girardeau judge ruled today that the parents of a woman found dead in August Busch IV’s home last year can’t join the lawsuit as parties.
Hearing today on settlement of Busch wrongful death suit
A hearing is set for this afternoon in Cape Girardeau on the settlement of a wrongful death suit brought by the son of a woman who died in August Busch IV’s home late last year.
Bank to pay $5.5 million to bankrupt stonecutter
A bankrupt stonecutting business will keep operating and finish a move and expansion with money from a settlement with First Community Bank.
Objections to A.G. Edwards settlement set for appeals court hearing
Attorneys for A.G. Edwards will defend a settlement worth tens of millions of dollars Wednesday in appeals court.
For court costs, there’s MasterCard
Paper or plastic? Circuit courts soon will offer that choice as they expand payment options under a Supreme Court order issued April 14.
UPDATE: ‘Congenial’ attorney counters idea of lawyers’ spat
Contrary to the impression given by a widely reported judge’s order, plaintiffs’ attorneys in a securities case get along well with the other side, one of the plaintiffs’ attorneys said today.
Judge puts birth ahead of trial
It’s the benchslap heard around the blogosphere. Kansas federal Judge Eric Melgren took plaintiffs’ attorneys to task Tuesday for objecting to a request to delay a trial in a business dispute.
Carrots and sticks for diversity go unused
Remember back in 2004 when corporate counsel launched their carrot-and-stick approach to diversity at law firms? In-house legal departments promised to reward, or punish, law firms depending on their diversity efforts. But corporations haven’t doled out many carrots nor lashed out often with their sticks, according to a new report.
Husch links with UK firm
Husch Blackwell is pushing international work with a partnership with a United Kingdom firm.
Lawyer’s novels revived as e-books
As lawyer Michael Kahn’s latest mystery lands in the hands of his agent, some of his out-of-print novels are getting a new shelf life as e-books.
Supreme Court to hear Ashcroft case tomorrow
Lawyers for former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft will try to make the case tomorrow that Ashcroft shouldn’t face a lawsuit from a man who claims he was illegally detained as a terrorist.
Kahn exits the Cave for The BrickHouse
Intellectual property attorney and mystery writer Michael Kahn hopped on board at boutique commercial firm The BrickHouse Law Group.
Latest Opinion Digests
- 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
- Domestic Relations : Parenting Plan – Child Support
- Criminal Law : Post-Conviction Relief – Guilty Plea – Sentence Advice
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