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U.S. District Court allows plaintiffs to amend complaint alleging fraud
A Missouri federal judge allowed investors to amend a fraud complaint over a stalled real estate development while staying claims against bankrupt defendants.
Dispute over property ownership remanded to circuit court
A Missouri appeals court revived a property ownership dispute involving an oral land transfer agreement, adverse possession and probate claims.
Judgment for seller in failed real estate deal affirmed on appeal
A Missouri appeals court affirmed a $730,663 judgment and attorney fees in a failed commercial real estate sale involving slander of title claims.
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.
Compass drop antitrust lawsuit against Zillow after ‘Zillow ban’ ends
Compass dismissed its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow after Zillow agreed to list pre-market home listings publicly, ending the so-called Zillow ban.
Legal Limelight: Sara Stock
Sara Stock, founder of Stock Legal, renovates the historic Mavrakos Candy Company building in St. Louis using tax credits to create offices and co-working space.
Easement allows agricultural, third party use, COA holds
The Eastern District reversed a trial court ruling, holding that an easement banning non-commercial purposes does not prohibit agricultural use or restrict use to the property owners and immediate family.
State’s highest court rules against HOA in solar panel battle
Missouri Supreme Court rules HOA solar panel restrictions violate state law, invalidating covenants and siding with homeowners in Greene County.
Missouri Supreme Court rules against HOA on solar panel law
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that homeowners associations cannot prohibit solar panels on existing homes, upholding a 2023 state law promoting solar energy use.
8th Circuit vacates injunction in Lake of Ozarks easement dispute
The 8th Circuit vacates a preliminary injunction against Denali Summit, ruling Ameren failed to show irreparable harm from lakefront structures.
Cards Against Humanity, SpaceX settle over alleged trespassing in Texas
Elon Musk's SpaceX has settled a lawsuit filed by the maker of the popular party game Cards Against Humanity over accusations that the space technology company damaged land the card company owns in Texas.
Legal Limelight: Peter Hoffman
A Q&A with Peter Hoffman, who manages the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri program that helps low-income families keep homes, clear titles, and redevelop blighted properties across St. Louis neighborhoods.
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