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Jury to decide damages for insurer’s breach of contract against church
A Missouri federal court ruled Church Mutual breached its insurance contract with Dimension Church over improper policy cancellation.
Court rejects bid to force arbitration in stock case
The 8th Circuit rejected a bid to compel arbitration in EquipmentShare stock dispute, finding co-founders never signed partnership agreement.
Court denies immunity for St. Louis city officials in First Amendment dispute
A federal judge denied immunity for St. Louis officials accused of retaliating against an outreach worker for protected speech.
Legal Limelight: Michael K. Whitehead
Attorney Michael Whitehead discusses decades of legal work, including U.S. Supreme Court cases on First Amendment and religious liberty.
Cannabis verdict puts focus on workplace safety
A St. Louis cannabis dust verdict highlights workplace safety risks, OSHA duties and respiratory hazards facing Missouri marijuana businesses.
The POWER List: Business Defense 2026
This latest edition of THE POWER List goes out to the most powerful attorneys who defend businesses and corporations in court.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds 2025 congressional redistricting map
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld the state’s 2025 congressional redistricting map, rejecting compactness, contiguity and population claims.
Missouri Supreme Court weighs if new Congressional map must be suspended pending referendum
Missouri Supreme Court ruled that HB1 congressional maps remain in effect pending referendum review ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Missouri attorneys navigate increase in challenging UTV & ATV crashes
Missouri sees rising ATV and UTV crashes, driving complex personal injury and product liability claims amid insurance gaps and safety concerns.
Lacking explanation for delay, default judgment can’t be set aside
The Southern District reinstates default judgment in a tax sale dispute, ruling the defendants failed to justify a 365-day filing delay.
Eastern District affirms lower court in employment discrimination case
The Missouri appeals court upheld a ruling rejecting employment discrimination claims against St. Louis County’s health department.
COA declines to enforce settlement agreement due to disputed terms
The Eastern District reversed enforcement of a settlement agreement after finding disputed material facts over essential contract terms.
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Top stories
- Jury to decide damages for insurer’s breach of contract against church
- Court rejects bid to force arbitration in stock case
- Court kept jurisdiction to decide arbitral award, SCOTUS rules
- Court denies immunity for St. Louis city officials in First Amendment dispute
- Legal Limelight: Michael K. Whitehead
- Cannabis verdict puts focus on workplace safety
- The POWER List: Business Defense 2026
- Missouri Supreme Court upholds 2025 congressional redistricting map
