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Medical privacy violation different than medical malpractice, reversal says
The essential question on appeal was what constitutes a health care service, according to the Eastern District.
Man, surrogate should have known child did not share his genes
A man sought damages for believing his child shared his genetic identity, while a surrogate mother sought damages for being impregnated with genetic material she did not consent to carry.
Friends on the court: The changing dynamics of Supreme Court justices’ relationships
Longtime NPR legal correspondent Nina Totenberg speaks about the history and importance of friendships among Supreme Court justices.
Supreme Court hears challenge to KC police funding
The high court will decide on whether a voter-approved amendment increasing spending on police will stand.
Missouri Lawyers Media’s legal coverage commended
Missouri Lawyers Media received seven awards from the Missouri Press Association at the organization’s annual Better Newspaper Contest award luncheon at the Sheraton Westport Chalet in St. Louis.
Cole County prosecutor loses third Sunshine Law appeal
Following the third appeal of the same case, the Cole County Prosecutor's Office must produce records related to its drug task force that were requested in 2015.
Supreme Court weighs lagging symptoms in work comp case
If you are injured at work, how long do you have to notice your symptoms before losing your ability to collect workers’ compensation? The Missouri Supreme Court wrestled with that question in a case.
New accommodation rights for pregnant workers offer broad protections
Attorneys see the newly proposed rule to implement the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as painting the employee’s right to a reasonable accommodation with a broad brush while maintaining a firm standard for the employer’s burden of showing that a particular request would constitute an undue hardship.
Clark named as next Eastern District chief judge
Judge Thomas C. Clark II has been elected as the new chief judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District.
Russell reflects on change as women take charge of Missouri’s legal system
Chief Justice Mary R. Russell has plenty of experience on stage. But as she reflected on the week’s momentous leaps in female leadership within Missouri’s legal system, her polished delivery faltered for a moment.
NCAA scores positive gender equity review from St. Louis firm
The NCAA has made significant progress in its effort to correct gender inequities that received significant attention in recent years, according to a review conducted by a St. Louis-based law firm.
Big improvements for Missouri bar takers | List of bar passers
More Missouri bar exam takers did well this summer than in the two previous years.
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Top stories
- Medical privacy violation different than medical malpractice, reversal says
- Man, surrogate should have known child did not share his genes
- Friends on the court: The changing dynamics of Supreme Court justices’ relationships
- Supreme Court hears challenge to KC police funding
- Missouri Lawyers Media’s legal coverage commended
- Cole County prosecutor loses third Sunshine Law appeal
- Supreme Court weighs lagging symptoms in work comp case
- New accommodation rights for pregnant workers offer broad protections
