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2026 Reader Rankings: Financial
Winners in the financial category for the 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media Reader Rankings.
2026 Reader Rankings: Firm Management Services
Winners in the firm management services category for the 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media Reader Rankings.
2026 Reader Rankings: Legal Education
Winners in the hospitality category for the 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media Reader Rankings.
2026 Reader Rankings: Technology
Winners in the technology category for the 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media Reader Rankings.
2026 Reader Rankings: Trial Services
Winners in the trial services category for the 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media Reader Rankings.
Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District unveils Burrell portrait
The court honored retired Judge Don E. Burrell with a portrait ceremony in Springfield recognizing his nearly 30 years of judicial service.
SCOTUS revives pro-life nonprofit’s fight to protect donor lists
U.S. Supreme Court rules pro-life nonprofit has standing to challenge state attorney general’s subpoena seeking donor identities, citing First Amendment associational rights.
Nominees sent to governor for St. Louis circuit judge vacancy
The 22nd Circuit Judicial Commission has submitted three nominees to Gov. Kehoe to fill an associate circuit judge vacancy.
Judicial commission submits 3 nominees for Missouri appeals court vacancy
Three names have been submitted to Gov. Kehoe as candidates to fill a vacancy on the Southern District left by the retirement of Judge Don E. Burrell Jr.
Chevron can keep environmental case in fed court, SCOTUS rules
U.S. Supreme Court rules Chevron could move Louisiana coastal lawsuits to federal court under federal officer removal statute in 8-0 decision.
Judicial commission seeks applicants for St. Louis County associate circuit judge
The 21st Circuit Judicial Commission is looking for people to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Joseph L. Green.
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