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Applicants sought for Greene County judgeship
The 31st Circuit Judicial Commission plans to meet Sept. 13 to select finalists for a newly created circuit judge position in Greene County. Applications for the judgeship are due by 5 p.m. on Aug. 30. Citizens also can nominate well-qualified candidates for the commission’s consideration. The commission will publicly interview applicants at the Southern District […]
Medical respite programs give homeless a place to recuperate
Marie Carr was homeless on the streets of Springfield when she lost her balance and fell a few weeks ago. Carrying her belongings and her emotional support animal — a rabbit named Lacy — Carr walked to Jordan Valley Community Health Center. She was X-rayed and learned her right foot was broken. Knowing it would […]
Peebles graduates from Heart of America Fellows Institute class
Andy Peebles, of Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown in Springfield, has graduated from Class I of the Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel is a national organization of lawyers elected to membership by demonstrating the highest level of integrity, […]
Signature Collection
If you’re looking to buy John Hancock’s John Hancock, Rick Schnake is the person to call. When he’s not practicing law, the Springfield appellate attorney with Neale & Newman is an autograph collector and dealer. His side business of 15 years, History In Ink, has allowed him to read the mail of some of history’s most famous — and infamous — figures.
Lawsuit: Nurse gave 83-year-old man fatal dose of fentanyl
Relatives of a man who died of a fatal overdose at a Springfield hospital have filed a lawsuit. The suit says 83-year-old Nelson Tyler came to the emergency department of Cox Medical Center South in February 2016. A lawyer representing Tyler’s family says he had recently been in the hospital and called 911 because he […]
Lawsuit: Nurse gave 83-year-old man fatal dose of fentanyl
Relatives of a man who died of a fatal overdose at a Springfield hospital have filed a lawsuit. The suit says 83-year-old Nelson Tyler came to the emergency department of Cox Medical Center South in February 2016. A lawyer representing Tyler’s family says he had recently been in the hospital and called 911 because he […]
Suit alleges ‘senseless’ police chase led to deadly crash
A man whose wife was killed when a fleeing motorist caused a four-vehicle pileup in Springfield is suing the city and four narcotics detectives. Dustin Sowards blames the death of his 31-year-old wife, Dana Sowards, in April on a “senseless” chase. Police say that when narcotics investigators tried to stop Tommy Morris Jr. after a […]
Suit alleges ‘senseless’ police chase led to deadly crash
A man whose wife was killed when a fleeing motorist caused a four-vehicle pileup in Springfield is suing the city and four narcotics detectives. Dustin Sowards blames the death of his 31-year-old wife, Dana Sowards, in April on a “senseless” chase. Police say that when narcotics investigators tried to stop Tommy Morris Jr. after a […]
Springfield attorney accused of assaulting stranger, officer
An attorney faces charges that he assaulted a stranger at random as well as a police officer in October during an incident in downtown Springfield.
Public Service: Patricia Sullivan
he cases Patricia Sullivan prosecutes might not grab headlines, but their outcomes are vital to her community. For 21 years, Sullivan has been the assistant prosecuting attorney for Springfield, where her cases focus on violations including traffic infractions, DWIs, peace disturbances, nuisance properties or simple assaults. “What I really like about it is that we’re […]
Springfield mayor opposes nondiscrimination rule
A Springfield City Council member said he and the mayor oppose a proposal that would expand a nondiscrimination ordinance to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
Spencer Fane expands to Springfield, Colorado Springs
Kansas City-based law firm Spencer Fane Britt & Browne is expanding to new offices in Springfield and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Latest Opinion Digests
- Criminal Law: Child Abuse-Sufficiency Of Evidence-Closing Argument
- Civil Rights: Religious Freedom-RLUIPA-Res Judicata
- Civil Practice: Res Judicata-Stop Work Order
- Immigration: Drug Conviction-Removability-Overbreadth of State Offense
- Civil Practice: Asset Forfeiture-Sanctions
- Civil Rights: Due Process-Failure to State Claim
- Probate : Revocable Trust – Amendment – Reformation
- Employer – Employee : Unpaid Commissions – At-Will Status
- Criminal Law : Post-Conviction Relief – Effectiveness Of Counsel – Conflict Of Interest
- Appellate Practice : Jurisdiction – Final Judgment
- Domestic Relations : Parenting Plan – Child Support
- Criminal Law : Post-Conviction Relief – Guilty Plea – Sentence Advice
Top stories
- Cole County prosecutor loses third Sunshine Law appeal
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- New accommodation rights for pregnant workers offer broad protections
- Clark named as next Eastern District chief judge
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- NCAA scores positive gender equity review from St. Louis firm
- Big improvements for Missouri bar takers | List of bar passers
- Athena Dickson named vice-president of Missouri Bar
