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Jul 8, 2026

Verdicts may fuel Missouri social media claims

Recent Meta and YouTube verdicts may shape a Missouri Snapchat lawsuit alleging product design enabled a predator to target and assault a child.

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Jul 7, 2026

Judge Anthony Rex Gabbert retiring after 32 years

Judge Anthony Rex Gabbert of the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District will retire at the end of the month.

The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District court building in Kansas City
Jul 6, 2026

COA reverses summary judgment on discrimination claims

The Western District revived employment discrimination claims against Jackson County, finding factual disputes barred summary judgment.

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Jul 2, 2026

Dispute over property ownership remanded to circuit court

A Missouri appeals court revived a property ownership dispute involving an oral land transfer agreement, adverse possession and probate claims.

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Jul 1, 2026

Missouri grill settles federal sexual harassment, retaliation suit

A Missouri grill settles an EEOC sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit, agreeing to pay $25,000, provide training and comply with a federal consent decree.

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Jun 30, 2026

Federal judge trims Westport discrimination suit, allows claims to proceed

A federal judge trimmed claims in a Westport discrimination suit by Black-owned businesses but let key civil rights claims proceed in Kansas City.

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Jun 29, 2026

Federal court remands dispute over insurance funds to state court

A Missouri federal court remanded an insurance coverage dispute involving Liberty Mutual, construction defects and diversity jurisdiction to state court.

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Jun 25, 2026

Missouri Supreme Court blocks St. Louis recycling lawsuit

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled St. Louis is protected by sovereign immunity, blocking a class-action lawsuit over recycling and waste fees.

The Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals in the renovated Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.
Jun 23, 2026

Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District elects new chief judge

The Missouri appeals court elects Judge Renée Hardin-Tammons as chief judge, succeeding John Torbitzky on July 1.

Members of the 2026 Class of ICONs gather for a group photo at the Missouri Athletic Club
Jun 22, 2026

Missouri Lawyers Media honors top legal leaders with 2026 ICON Awards | Photos

Missouri Lawyers Media hosted its ninth annual ICON Awards ceremony June 18, recognizing 29 men and women 60 or older who have built a reputation for leadership and contributions inside and outside the legal profession.

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Jun 18, 2026

21st commission sends governor three names for circuit judge seat

The 21st Judicial Commission announced its three nominees for the governor’s consideration to fill a circuit judge vacancy.

The Bayer Cross is seen next to a red traffic light in Leverkusen, Germany in 2023.
Jun 17, 2026

Federal judge sends $7.25B Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court

A federal judge on Wednesday returned Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion settlement of Roundup lawsuits to Missouri state court, overruling the objections of some cancer victims.

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