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.
Read More »Courtroom canine provides comfort for kids
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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Read More »Criminal code revisions reduces some drug sentences
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.
Read More »Supreme Court to office seekers: register to vote on time
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.
Read More »Western District hears execution drug case appeal
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.
Read More »Transgender ‘milestones’ took decades; more lawsuits likely
With two milestone developments in the federal government's policy on gender issues, last week was heady for transgender people and advocates.
Read More »MOney 20- 2016
Five of the top 10 firms on Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s MOney 20 list reported drops in gross revenue between 2014 and 2015.
Read More »Nixon cites flubbed word in veto of insurance bill
Gov. Jay Nixon on Tuesday vetoed a bill involving insurance insolvency proceedings, citing what he said were “drafting errors.”
Read More »Nixon isn’t saying whether he’ll veto gun bill
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon isn't saying yet whether he'll veto a sweeping expansion of gun rights passed by lawmakers on Friday.
Read More »Missouri lawmakers pass ethics laws but fail on gift ban
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.
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