Free Newsletter
Arbitration agreement unenforceable for lack of MUAA notice statement
The Eastern District rules an arbitration agreement unenforceable for failing to include mandatory MUAA notice, rejecting law firm’s motion to compel arbitration.
Appeals court clears way for U.S. to reopen border for asylum seekers
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s declaration of an “invasion” at the U.S.-Mexico border was illegal, effectively clearing the way to reopen the United States to migrants seeking asylum.
Nominees sent to governor for St. Louis circuit judge vacancy
The 22nd Circuit Judicial Commission has submitted three nominees to Gov. Kehoe to fill an associate circuit judge vacancy.
DOJ drops investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, shifting scrutiny to the Fed's inspector general.
Justice Department readopts firing squads in federal executions
The U.S. government should add firing squads, electrocution and gas asphyxiation as methods of executing people convicted of the gravest federal crimes, the DOJ said on Friday.
Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI ‘hallucinations’ in court filing
Sullivan & Cromwell, a premier Wall Street law firm, apologized to a federal judge for submitting a court filing with inaccurate citations and other errors generated by artificial intelligence.
8th Circuit affirms fees, orders lower interest rate in Jet Midwest case
The 8th Circuit affirms attorney fees but vacates expert fees and lowers interest rate in Jet Midwest contract dispute over aircraft loan.
DOJ watchdog launches review of agency’s compliance with Epstein files law
The department's chief watchdog said his office is launching an audit of the department’s compliance with the law compelling the release of millions of pages of investigative files tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Advocacy group sues Missouri State University over bias policy, team
Defending Education sues Missouri State University alleging bias response team and policy violate students' First and 14th Amendment rights.
COA affirms denial of petition to implement children’s services sales tax
The Western District rules Platte County voters only authorized, not required, a children’s services sales tax, affirming denial of mandamus relief.
Plaintiff obtains $600K settlement in crash after defense expert excluded
After several years of debate over the causation of a confidential plaintiff’s injuries, their attorney secured a $600,000 settlement a week before trial.
Judicial commission submits 3 nominees for Missouri appeals court vacancy
Three names have been submitted to Gov. Kehoe as candidates to fill a vacancy on the Southern District left by the retirement of Judge Don E. Burrell Jr.
Latest Opinion Digests
- Insurance-Interpleader-Competing Claims to Insurance Proceeds
- Employer-Employee-Discrimination-Hostile Work Environment
- Criminal Law-Rape-Oral and Written Judgments
- Torts-Defamation-Official Immunity
- Real Property-Adverse Possession-Oral Agreement for Sale
- Domestic Relations-Termination of Parental Rights-Parental Unfitness
- Criminal Law-Violation of Order of Protection-Scope of Cross-Examination
- Criminal Law-Resisting Arrest-Sufficiency of Evidence
- Criminal Law-Post-Conviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Domestic Relations-Dissolution-Property Division
- Criminal Law-Assault-Self-Defense
Top stories
- AAA Insurance faces $21.5M bad faith verdict in Clay County
- Legal Limelight: Meghan S. Largent champions landowners in takings cases
- Supreme Court rejects bright-line rule on FAA worker exemption
- 2026 Unsung Legal Heroes: Publisher’s Letter, honorees
- Driver in accident settles negligence suit with other motorist
- Verdicts may fuel Missouri social media claims
- Judge Anthony Rex Gabbert retiring after 32 years
- Severe motorcycle crash nets seven-figure settlement
