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‘The law as it is’ : Judge Robin Ransom reflects on her role on the Missouri Supreme Court
When considering Missouri Supreme Court Judge Robin Ransom, political stereotypes are not your friends.
Federal student loan relief halted, for now
As Missouri and five other states continue fighting against relieving student loans, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stalled the actual act of cancelation but not the millions of applications still rolling in.
Court approves $117.5 million settlement for corrections officers’ overtime
Four years after a massive jury verdict in the plaintiffs’ favor and 16 months after the Missouri Supreme Court sent them back for another try, a Missouri judge has approved a settlement worth at least $117.5 million for state corrections officers who sought payment for unpaid on-the-job activities.
Corporate counsel share industry challenges, best practices
Panelists from major companies with operations in Missouri confided how they select outside counsel during Missouri Lawyers Media’s Corporate Counsel Roundtable.
Chief Disciplinary Counsel to retire Nov. 11
Missouri’s Chief Disciplinary Counsel Alan D. Pratzel will retire on Nov. 11. Laura Elsbury takes up his role after his retirement.
8th Circuit turns aside class-action over supplement’s effectiveness
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals tossed out a suit against the makers of a non-FDA-approved nutritional supplement to treat memory issues, saying the lead plaintiff had failed to show a violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.
Discrimination lawsuits face jurisdictional waiting game
Not long ago, getting clearance to file a lawsuit claiming discrimination was a perfunctory task. These days, it can push plaintiffs right up to the deadline to seek their day in court.
Flood and AWOL mayor cause late report, fines
A small Missouri city can’t evade a $9,400 state fine after it failed to file a financial report during a 2019 flood that triggered federal and state assistance, the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District determined.
Supreme Court opinion didn’t change analysis of Missouri ‘crime of violence’
Following a recent U.S. Supreme Court case, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Oct. 17 reaffirmed a ruling that defines what constitutes a crime of violence under Missouri law.
Hotel faces massive award for guard’s assault of guest
A St. Louis jury delivered a $177 million message to a hotel whose security guard sexually assaulted a guest in her room.
Missouri Lawyers Media moves St. Louis headquarters
Missouri Lawyers Media’s eastern Missouri office has moved its headquarters to western St. Louis County from its longtime downtown St. Louis office.
Eastern District continues high bar for police liability in fatal chases
The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has reaffirmed a long line of cases making it difficult for plaintiffs to hold police responsible for injuries to innocent victims of a high-speed pursuit.
Latest Opinion Digests
- Immigration: Asylum-Withholding of Removal-Appellate Jurisdiction
- Criminal Law: Child Pornography-Bottom-of-Guidelines Sentence-Substantive Reasonableness of Sentence
- 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
- Legal Limelight: Jason C. Smith, Office Managing Partner, Spencer Fane
