Rasmus S. Jorgensen

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Rasmus S. Jorgensen is a St. Louis-based reporter covering Missouri's appellate courts and legal profession. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the Danish School of Media & Journalism.
His previous work includes writing for Notre Dame Magazine, The South Bend Tribune and The Elkhart Truth and serving as director of media relations and special projects for the St. Joseph County (Indiana) Prosecutor's Office.

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Recent Articles from Rasmus S. Jorgensen

MOney 2024 June 14, 2024

MOney 2024: Most law firms saw revenue growth in 2023

There’s a new top firm in Missouri. Polsinelli overtook BCLP in gross revenue in 2023 and increased its leads in revenue per lawyer, profit and profit per equity partner, according to Missouri Lawyers Media’s annual MOney survey

MOney 2024 June 14, 2024

MOney 2024: Polsinelli reports ‘best year ever’

Profiles of the 10 Missouri firms with $100 million or more in revenue in 2023.

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Woman of the Year: Madeleine McDonough

Madeleine McDonough’s story is one of a woman who began her career as a clinical pharmacist, decided the law was calling her, found a way to use her prior experience and the law to get vital medical products to those who need them.

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Verdicts & Settlements April 30, 2024

Young burn victim reaches large settlement with insurer

An 11-year-old girl who suffered burns to 70 percent of her body during a sleepover has settled for $12.1 million, according to her attorney.

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Supreme Court asked to strike down allegedly unconstitutional Lake of the Ozarks business districts

The two cases before Missouri Supreme Court both concerned whether lake area business districts, which are allowed by statute to collect a lodging tax and use the revenue to promote tourism, are electing members to their advisory boards, run into constitutional problems, and whether the entire statutory scheme behind the districts should be stricken.

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Supreme Court considers if governor can dissolve board reviewing death row inmate’s case

The Supreme Court of Missouri is set to decide whether Gov. Mike Parson had the authority to dissolve a board of inquiry created by former Gov. Eric Greitens to investigate death row inmate Marcellus Williams' innocence claim.

Less than half of February bar takers pass | List of bar passers

For the second year in a row, fewer than half of those who sat for Missouri’s February bar exam earned a passing grade.

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Tread carefully, or the points relied on could blow up your case

It’s been said that the rules governing the contents of appellate briefs in Missouri are straightforward. Yet, appellate courts are increasingly pointing out violations, denying points and dismissing appeals when appellants fail to comply.

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Eastern District unveils portraits of Judges Dolan and Sullivan

The Court of Appeals Eastern District unveiled portraits of retired Judges Colleen Dolan and Sherri B. Sullivan on April 9, with Sullivan revealing a truth that may shock some attorneys.

Missouri executes Brian Dorsey following significant legal battles

The state of Missouri executed Brian Dorsey on April 9, following repeated attempts by his attorneys to at least secure more time for the man convicted of killing his cousin, Sarah Bonnie, and her husband, Ben, in 2006 in their home in Callaway County.

Verdicts & Settlements April 9, 2024