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Missouri Supreme Court affirms decision on hotel tax assessment in school district dispute
The high court affirms a hotel tax assessment ruling, finding no constitutional violation and denying standing to assessor and school district.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds ban on youth gender-affirming care
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upheld the state ban on gender-affirming care for minors, rejecting constitutional challenges and Medicaid funding claims.
Lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrants fined up to $1.8M for remaining in the country
A team of lawyers filed suit Thursday against federal authorities on behalf of immigrants facing what they called “ruinous civil fines” that reach up to $1.8 million.
Western District upholds abortion access amid legal fight
The Missouri appeals court upholds access to abortion, affirming lower court’s pause on the state ban as legal challenges to its constitutionality continue.
Challenge to land use regulations ripe for review
The Eastern District revives a constitutional challenge to Wildwood zoning laws impacting planned residential development in Strecker Forest.
Criminal Law: Analogue Act-Constitutional Challenge-Advice-of-Counsel Defense
Where a defendant challenged the denial of his motions to dismiss indictments for conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Analogue Act, the constitutionality of the act already has been upheld, […]
Criminal Law : Marijuana Charges – Constitutional Challenge
State v. Shanklin (MLW No. 71221/Case No. SC96008 – 5 pages) (Supreme Court of Missouri, Fischer, J.; all concur)
Civil Practice : Stalking – Constitutional Challenge – Evidence
K.M.C. v. M.W.M. (MLW No. 70491/Case No. ED104560 – 11 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Sullivan, J.)
Criminal Law : Sentencing Enhancement – Constitutional Challenge
U.S. v. Ewert (MLW No. 69405/Case No. 15-3043 - 7 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Riley, J.)
Administrative : Standing – Constitutional Challenge – Tax Assessments
Airport Tech Partners, LLP v. State (MLW No. 67946/Case No. SC94269 – 13 pages) (Supreme Court of Missouri, Stith, J.; all concur)
Criminal Law : Sex Trafficking – Constitutional Challenge – Vagueness
U.S. v. Cook (MLW No. 67646/Case No. 13-3331 – 11 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Shepherd, J.)
Criminal Law : Voir Dire – Constitutional Challenge
State v. Hemphill (MLW No. 67098/Case No. SD32984 – 2 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Rahmeyer, J.)
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