A second attempt to allow mining in a residential zone district in House Springs was met with the same opposition from nearby residents as a previous attempt in 2010.
Read More »Complications of drone law draw attorneys’ attention
Kansas City-based law firm Husch Blackwell is starting a practice group focusing on legal issues related to drones.
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Read More »Nixon vetoes part of court, public defender budgets
Missouri’s court commissioners might not see a raise this year, and the public defender’s office will have less money for hiring outside attorneys, as a result of budget cuts announced Tuesday.
Read More »Mercy layoffs represent fraction of workforce cutbacks
A workforce reduction across four states in the Mercy health care system affected just 12 jobs at Mercy in Jefferson County. With nearly 1,300 employees at the hospital, the loss represented less than one percent of the workforce.
Read More »Ronnie White’s judicial nomination passes to full Senate
Former Missouri Supreme Court Judge Ronnie White has crossed another hurdle on his way to being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a federal judge.
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Read More »Settlement reached over Pevely mayor’s cell phone records
A settlement agreement has been reached between the City of Pevely and Mayor John Knobloch regarding cell phone bills that totaled more than $13,000. The settlement was made public at the Pevely Board meeting on Monday. The agreement resolves disputes ...
Read More »Hair braiders’ suit sheds light on licensing requirements
Two St. Louis hair braiders are the lead plaintiffs in a suit that could open the door for changes to licensing requirements for multiple industries.
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Read More »Court overturns part of Doe Run verdict
Two thirds of the damages in one of the largest jury verdicts in Missouri history will have to be retried following an appellate court ruling on Tuesday.
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Read More »Deputy director, general counsel named for public defender commission
A new general counsel and deputy director have been named for the Missouri Public Defender Commission.
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Read More »Winfield execution raises questions about clemency rights
The execution of John Winfield this week led judges of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider what due process rights are owed to a condemned inmate seeking a reprieve from the governor. (Updated 6/18 at 9:40 a.m.)
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Read More »City administrator’s cause for dismissal made public
The reasons behind the June 2 firing of former Pevely City Administrator Terry Thomas were outlined in a two-page letter he shared with the administrator of a Pevely Facebook group. The letter, written by Alderwoman Ilda Kennon, lists nine reasons ...
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