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Commentary: Federal judge sets stage for insurers to omit PrEP coverage
A federal judge in Texas recently issued an order that likely will make it harder for individuals to obtain PrEP. See Braidwood Mgmt. v. Becerra, No. 4:20cv00283 (N.D. Tx. Sept. 7, 2022).
Commentary: I keep confidential documents in a chifferobe, behind the hat rack.
While we don’t like to talk about it, all lawyers get fired by a client if they practice long enough, just like catching bar complaints and losing trials.
Commentary: Overrule of Roe v. Wade prefigured by Supreme Court land use decision
Whatever you think of the result in the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the breathtaking changes wrought by the current United States Supreme Court in that case could have been anticipated by the decision in a land use case three years ago.
Commentary: Inflation Reduction Act to greatly increase IRS funding
For most taxpayers, the enforcement and operations funding is likely to most affect how they interact with the IRS in the future.
Commentary: It’s Not That Bad, Really
I recently read an article about becoming lucky. It was a fake headline – you can't become more lucky.
Commentary: 10 things lawyers should know (but don’t) about parliamentary procedure
Lawyers get pulled into meetings issues all the time, whether for clients or personally.
Commentary: CMS says that EMTALA overrides state law in pregnancy emergencies
Federal stabilization requirements may require treatment otherwise prohibited by state abortion laws.
Commentary: Employment considerations for long term care facilities
The Biden-Harris Administration has taken steps to establish new minimum staffing ratios within nursing or skilled nursing facilities.
Commentary: Putting the Temper back in Temperature
It is hot. My gift for stating the obvious is often mentioned, but it is impossible to overstate how hot it is.
Commentary: Let the sun shine: New law a boon to clean energy
Missouri law is about to change to provide more property rights to homeowners and to provide greater opportunities for energy independence. But, if you practice in the field of real estate, it may require some preparation in advance.
The closing argument – a perspective
The purpose of the closing argument is to incite jurors or a judge to render the decision you request.
Commentary: 340B Medicare reimbursement cuts ruled unlawful by Supreme Court
On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the American Hospital Association and against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), holding that the 2018 and 2019 Medicare reimbursement cuts for 340B hospitals were unlawful.
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
Top stories
- Missouri Lawyers Media’s legal coverage commended
- Cole County prosecutor loses third Sunshine Law appeal
- Supreme Court weighs lagging symptoms in work comp case
- New accommodation rights for pregnant workers offer broad protections
- Clark named as next Eastern District chief judge
- Russell reflects on change as women take charge of Missouri’s legal system
- NCAA scores positive gender equity review from St. Louis firm
- Big improvements for Missouri bar takers | List of bar passers
