Jackson County prosecutors have revealed more evidence in their case against a Raytown man accused of fatally shooting a Kansas City attorney, including allegations of “incriminating” searches of firearms and how to kill using them. In a June 10 filing ...

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Lawyers for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. agreed today to pay a $4 million jury verdict in a lawsuit over the death of a 10-year-old girl.

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After a two-day snow delay, the Jackson County Circuit Court's only jury this week finally heard what the case they're deciding is about.

Opening statements began this morning in a civil contract and pricing dispute, Dawn Berkvam v. Henry Schein Inc. (1016-CV05510) before Circuit Judge Brian Wimes. The jury had been pooled and selected on Monday.

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After a two-day snow delay, the Jackson County Circuit Court's only jury this week finally heard what the case they're deciding is about.

Opening statements began this morning in a civil contract and pricing dispute, Dawn Berkvam v. Henry Schein Inc. (1016-CV05510) before Circuit Judge Brian Wimes. The jury had been pooled and selected on Monday.

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Attorney General Eric Holder defended his decision to try five suspects in the Sept. 11 attacks in federal court in Manhattan and said they won’t be released in the U.S. if a jury acquits them. Holder said at a hearing ...

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Americans hold a romantic view of what suing for our rights or defending ourselves against scurrilous attacks in a court of law is like. We wait for the Perry Mason moment that shocks the other side into submission. We offer ...

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