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Recent AI and attorney-client privilege rulings raise new legal questions
A federal ruling in U.S. v. Heppner finds AI communications are not protected by attorney-client privilege, raising discovery risks in litigation.
Federal judge rules gas station games are illegal gambling machines
A federal judge in Missouri ruled Torch Electronics’ “no-chance” gas station games are illegal gambling devices under state law.
Slip-and-fall claim moves forward with limited injuries
A genuine issue of material fact existed as to Walmart’s constructive notice of the alleged grape on the floor that caused a customer to slip and fall, injuring herself, the Eastern District of the U.S. District Court of Appeals ruled.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri hosts For the Common Good Awards, honors local attorneys
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri honored 11 legal leaders for advocacy, pro bono work, and impact during its For the Common Good Awards in St. Louis.
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide again
A federal judge in Maryland late Thursday ruled President Donald Trump's administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, issuing the fourth court decision blocking the president's birthright citizenship order nationwide since a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June.
Judge blocks Ten Commandments law in 4 Arkansas school districts
Federal judge halts Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms, citing church-state separation. Ruling applies to four school districts.
Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports
A Texas judge struck down a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau removing medical debt from credit reports, saying the agency exceeded its authority under federal law.
Judge rejects another Trump executive order targeting the legal community
The order was the latest ruling to reject Trump's efforts to punish law firms for legal work he does not like and for employing attorneys he perceives as his adversaries.
Judge upholds Biden-era project labor rule for federal projects
A federal judge ruled the Department of Defense must follow a Biden-era PLA mandate for federal projects worth $35M+, reversing a DOD memo rollback.
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