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Ex-federal judges ask court to reopen Trump’s IRS lawsuit, probe payout fund
A group of retired federal judges is asking a Florida federal court to reopen Trump's IRS lawsuit and investigate the $1.8B Justice Department payout fund.
In opinion that sparked legislative boycott, high court strikes down SB22
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously invalidated SB22, ruling the ballot measure law unconstitutional for violating the original purpose clause.
COA affirms judgement for defendants in Sunshine Law suit
The trial court correctly entered judgment in favor of the Western Cass Fire Protection District and its Board of Directors on claims that they violated the Sunshine Law brought by two other board members, the Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled on July 22.
Texas can’t go to court to block nuclear storage site, justices rule
The U.S. Supreme Court rules Texas can’t go to court to challenge a license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to construct a facility in West Texas to store spent nuclear fuel.
SCOTUS: Retailers can challenge FDA’s rejection of vaping products
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that vape retailers can challenge FDA denials of e-cigarette marketing applications under the Tobacco Control Act.
Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in deportation case
The Trump administration on Monday invoked a “state secrets privilege” and refused to give a federal judge any additional information about the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law — a case that has become a flashpoint amid escalating tension with the federal courts.
Commentary: Expediting civil cases in the circuit court and on appeal
As an election year, 2024 produced no shortage of decisions on ballot issues. These cases highlight practical considerations for practitioners seeking expedited review in both trial and appellate courts.
Civil Rights: MHRA-Right-To-Sue Letter-Judicial Review
Where a mass-transit district challenged the dismissal of its petition for review of a right-to-sue letter issued to a blind bus customer by the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, the […]
Civil Practice: Judicial Review-Timeliness-Filing Deadline
Where a police officer sought judicial review of the Civil Service Commission’s decision to dismiss his appeal of his termination, the city’s motion to strike the appellant brief is denied, […]
Workers’ Compensation : Temporary Award – Judicial Review
AB Electrical, Inc. v. Franklin (MLW No. 72076/Case No. WD81156 – 15 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Witt, J.)
Elections : Ballot Measure – Judicial Review
Calzone v. Ashcroft (MLW No. 72074/Case No. WD82026 – 9 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Howard, J.)
Administrative : CAFO – Operating Permit – Judicial Review
Friends of Responsible Agriculture v. Bennett (MLW No. 71232/Case No. WD80350 – 11 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Ahuja, J.)
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