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St. Louis City Circuit Court Judge David C. Mason set aside Lamar Johnson’s murder conviction.
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Read More »Lamar Johnson walks free
Supreme Court says wrong county’s prosecutor challenged conviction
A long ago change of venue in a murder case is now a hurdle for a man seeking to challenge his conviction.
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Read More »Judge issues final ruling in defender wait list suit
Wait lists for criminal defendants who need a public defender are a thing of the past — and a judge’s order aims to keep it that way.
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Read More »Judge to rule Tuesday on Missouri’s man’s murder conviction
A judge will announce this week whether he will overturn the conviction of a Missouri man who was imprisoned for a 1994 murder that he has always said he didn't commit.
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Read More »Last year’s rise in promotions cools down
In 2021, Missouri’s new partners saw a significant uptick in promotions over lateral hires. That has cooled down slightly according to the 2023 New Partners survey, though firms are still doubling down on their top performers within.
Read More »8th Circuit lets suit stand on ‘information and belief’
Despite a lack of hard facts in the petition, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Feb. 7 reinstated a lawsuit by a construction equipment rental company alleging two competitors misappropriated its trade secrets.
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Read More »Black lawmakers cite racism as Missouri House OKs crime bill
Black lawmakers in Missouri are accusing House Republican leaders of racism after shutting down debate and passing a bill that could strip power from the Black woman elected as the St. Louis prosecutor.
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Read More »The POWER List: Appellate Law 2023
In this latest edition of THE POWER LIST, a regular feature from Missouri Lawyers Media, we examine the most powerful attorneys in appellate law.
Read More »Public school retains immunity in tort, negligence claim
Kansas City Public Schools’ liability insurance doesn’t cancel out its sovereign immunity over an alleged sexual assault at a school, the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District determined.
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Read More »Photos: 2023 Missouri Lawyers Awards
Photos from the 2023 Missouri Lawyers Awards event at Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.
Read More »Lawyer: Missouri executed man with appeal still pending
The attorney for a man who was executed this week is calling for an investigation, accusing Missouri officials of moving ahead with the lethal injection while federal appeals were pending.
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