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Judge refuses to put hold on order limiting Biden administration contact with social media companies
The judge's order came from a lawsuit filed by Republican attorneys general in Missouri and Louisiana claiming the Biden administration censored free speech by pressuring companies to remove what it deemed misinformation on COVID-19 and other topics.
22nd Circuit Commission seeks applicants for judicial vacancy
Applications are being accepted for an associate circuit judge vacancy in the City of St. Louis created by the appointment of Judge Lynn Perkins to the circuit bench.
Jury finds shopping center mostly at fault for trip on curb
A Jefferson County jury found that a shopping center bears the bulk of the liability damages for a woman who tripped over a curb.
Mississippi justices hear arguments over appointed vs. elected judges in majority-Black capital
The Mississippi Supreme Court is weighing arguments about a state law that has sparked a monthslong dispute over whether white state officials are stomping on local self-governance in the state’s majority-Black capital city, Jackson.
Jurors side with man fired after work comp claim
A district service manager fired in the wake of back troubles won nearly $6.5 million from a St. Louis County jury.
Judge’s order limits government contact with social media operators, raises disinformation questions
An order by a federal judge in Louisiana has ignited a high-stakes legal battle over how the government is allowed to interact with social media platforms, raising broad questions about whether — and how — officials can fight what they deem misinformation on health or other matters.
Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies
A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by Eric Schmitt, whose lawsuit prompted the ruling.
Attorney who challenged Trump’s 2020 loss gives up law license as states weigh disciplining him
Attorney Lin Wood, who filed legal challenges seeking to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss, is relinquishing his law license, electing to retire from practicing rather than face possible disbarment.
Woman settles with distracted driver after highway crash
A woman who was severely injured when a distracted driver rear-ended her at highway speed reached a $1.25 million settlement, according to her attorneys.
Hyde joins Public Defender’s Office
Trial attorney Maria Hyde has joined the Missouri Public Defender’s Office as Assistant Public Defender II.
Shook turns prisoner’s rights case proceeds into pro bono civil rights practice expansion
Shook, Hardy & Bacon is dedicating much of its fee award from a 2022 high-profile St. Louis prisoner’s rights case toward expanding the firm’s pro bono civil rights and racial justice efforts.
Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard
A civil rights group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni.
Latest Opinion Digests
- 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
- Domestic Relations : Parenting Plan – Child Support
- Criminal Law : Post-Conviction Relief – Guilty Plea – Sentence Advice
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- Supreme Court hears challenge to KC police funding
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- Clark named as next Eastern District chief judge
- Russell reflects on change as women take charge of Missouri’s legal system
- NCAA scores positive gender equity review from St. Louis firm
