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DOJ cites attack, ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ in seeking ballroom approval
Justice Department officials asked a federal judge to lift his order halting President Trump’s planned $400M ballroom, contending in a rambling legal filing that Saturday’s attack at the White House correspondents’ dinner proved why the space is needed.
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.
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.
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.
Missouri Supreme Court considers suspension for attorney over trust account violations
The court is considering whether to discipline a St. Louis County lawyer over alleged trust account violations, overdrafts and disciplinary rule breaches.
Judge blocks Trump limits on wind, solar permits
A federal judge halts Trump-era policies restricting wind and solar permits, citing unlawful agency actions under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Missouri Supreme Court weighs discipline for attorney who used racial slur toward assistant prosecutor
A Missouri attorney faces possible suspension after admitting to using a racial slur against a Black assistant prosecutor, raising ethics concerns.
Missouri Lawyers Media celebrates Women’s Justice Award winners
Missouri Lawyers Media honored 65 Missouri attorneys before their friends, families and colleagues as part of its 2026 Women’s Justice Awards.
Missouri bar exam pass rate declines slightly in latest results
The Missouri Board of Law Examiners released results for the February bar exam, with an overall pass rate of 51.9, a slight decline from the previous year.
Bondi won’t testify before House about Epstein files, DOJ says
Former AG Pam Bondi will not appear next week for scheduled testimony about the Justice Department’s investigations of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, department officials said Wednesday.
Missouri Supreme Court clerk Betsy Ledgerwood named Woman of the Year
Betsy Ledgerwood, clerk of the Missouri Supreme Court, is named 2026 Woman of the Year, highlighting her leadership across Missouri’s judiciary.
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