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In response to the increasing vulnerability of trade secrets, Congress passed with near-unanimous votes the Defend Trade Secrets Act. The law for the first time creates a civil cause of action in federal courts for misappropriation of trade secrets, which had previously been exclusively the domain of state courts.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Children testifying in family court in St. Louis County now have a furry face they can turn to for comfort.

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Among changes coming to Missouri’s drug laws under the Revised Criminal Code are reductions in sentences for some offenses, including a fine-only charge for some first time offenders.

For the last two election cycles, the Missouri Supreme Court has considered arguments from would-be political candidates who couldn’t get on the ballot because they waited too long to register to vote.

The Western District Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday in the appeal of a dismissed taxpayer-standing suit challenging the state Department of Corrections’ execution protocol.

With two milestone developments in the federal government's policy on gender issues, last week was heady for transgender people and advocates.

Five of the top 10 firms on Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s MOney 20 list reported drops in gross revenue between 2014 and 2015.

Gov. Jay Nixon on Tuesday vetoed a bill involving insurance insolvency proceedings, citing what he said were “drafting errors.”

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon isn't saying yet whether he'll veto a sweeping expansion of gun rights passed by lawmakers on Friday.

GOP Speaker Todd Richardson, who assumed leadership of the Missouri House a year ago when his predecessor resigned amid scandal, said the 2016 Legislative session brought progress toward change in a state that's been called the wild west of ethics, but he's disappointed a bill to limit lobbyist gifts didn't win approval.