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Lacking explanation for delay, default judgment can’t be set aside
The Southern District reinstates default judgment in a tax sale dispute, ruling the defendants failed to justify a 365-day filing delay.
Trade court rules against Trump’s global tariff
A specialized federal court in New York delivered a new blow to President Trump’s effort to impose widespread tariffs, ruling against the levies the president imposed after the Supreme Court decision in February that eliminated most of his emergency import taxes.
Legal Limelight: William Thomas, Gausnell, O’Keefe & Thomas
Attorney William Thomas shares his decades-long role in the St. Louis legal Gridiron show and his impact on construction law and legal community culture.
Commentary: A “Friend” in the Trial Court? Yes
A trial-level amicus brief can serve a useful and legitimate purpose: helping the court evaluate a legal issue that may have consequences extending well beyond the immediate dispute.
Live Nation, Ticketmaster agree to settle antitrust lawsuit with DOJ
DOJ reaches tentative antitrust settlement with Ticketmaster and Live Nation, avoiding breakup but requiring venue divestitures and new ticketing competition.
Fraudulent conveyance judgment may be double recovery
The 8th Circuit remanded a fraudulent conveyance case under the Arkansas UVTA, questioning whether a $855,232 judgment created a windfall double recovery.
Amazon must face price gouging lawsuit, federal judge rules
A federal judge let a class action accusing Amazon of COVID-19 price gouging proceed, citing Washington consumer protection law and alleged inflated prices.
Visa, Mastercard to pay $167.5M in ATM user fee settlement
Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined $167.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to keep ATM access fees artificially high.
2025 Power List 100: Heidi Doerhoff Vollet, Cook, Vetter, Doerhoff & Landwehr
Heidi Doerhoff Vollet is a partner at Cook, Vetter, Doerhoff & Landwehr in Jefferson City with 25 years of legal practice.
2025 Power List 100: Norman E. Siegel, Stueve Siegel Hanson
Norman E. Siegel is a partner at Stueve Siegel Hanson in Kansas City with 32 years of practice specializing in data breach, privacy litigation and consumer protection.
2025 Power List 100: Patrick. J. Stueve, Stueve Siegel Hanson
Patrick J. Stueve is a partner at Stueve Siegel Hanson in Kansas City with 38 years of practice specializing in complex commercial litigation representing plaintiffs.
2025 Power List 100: Jerome Schlichter, Schlichter Bogard
Jerry Schlichter pioneered claims against employee retirement plans alleged to have charged excessive fees under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
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