MLM Counties News. Notices. Need-to-know Information.

The 2014 session of the Missouri General Assembly came to an end at 6 p.m. Friday, May 16. With it, the prominent legislative careers of four lawyers are also drawing to a close as a result of term limits.

Democratic Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, who is preparing legislation to push colleges to go further in dealing with sexual assaults, said higher fines may be in order for schools that violate federal rules.

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What would have been Missouri’s seventh execution in as many months was put on hold this week after consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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A theme of regret over the handling of former Missouri Supreme Court Judge Ronnie White’s previous nomination for a federal judgeship emerged Tuesday in a U.S. Senate hearing.

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A St. Louis City judge Monday morning approved a $1.1 million settlement of a class-action overtime lawsuit brought by QuikTrip employees.

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Legislators have come through on their promise to deliver to the Governor a bill that “fixes” perceived errors in the criminal code rewrite with little to no opposition in either chamber.

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As one of their last acts of the 2014 session, Missouri lawmakers on Friday approved the creation of six new judgeships.

The Missouri Legislature on Friday gave its nod of approval to a bill that addressed a few errors in the criminal code rewrite, namely certain provisions that Gov. Jay Nixon said would open loopholes for drunken drivers and methamphetamine suppliers.

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No matter how much time is spent in preparation, there is often still a lot a witness’s lawyer can do to help while the witness is being questioned.

MOney 20 firm Evans & Dixon has added two attorneys and an eminent domain practice with the acquisition of an Omaha, Neb., firm.

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Gov. Jay Nixon says the legislation needs updates to language to avoid weakening drunken-driving laws. (Updated 2:22 p.m. on 5/14)

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