A petition for writ of mandamus filed against Gov. Jay Nixon by 10 Missouri citizens would force the governor to allow voters to fill vacant seats in the Missouri General Assembly.
Read More »Missouri House speaker calls for medical malpractice changes
The speaker of the Missouri House vowed Wednesday to make “much-needed medical malpractice reform” a key part of his legislative agenda.
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Read More »Commentary: Three keys to business development in 2014
There are three essential keys to successful business development.
Read More »Gov. Nixon announces judicial appointments
Gov. Jay Nixon named four associate circuit judges to courts across the state on Tuesday.
Read More »Snow, bitter temperatures close courts
Heavy snow and the bitterest cold in a generation closed courts Monday in many parts of Missouri.
Read More »Commentary: Key financial changes for the new year
Senior investment counselor John Wyckoff provides an overview of what to expect in 2014.
Read More »Commentary: Law firm partners must be more than just players
If one of your partners has a legitimate problem— such as alcoholism or an anger-management issue — delaying action can be playing with fire.
Read More »Time’s a wasting — here’s how to change that: Advice from legal coaches
The biggest single time management and productivity killer is distractions.
Read More »Eastern District helps typhoon victims
The District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri hosted a “Cook-off for a Cause” this month, raising $1,300 to benefit the victims of the recent Typhoon Haiyan.
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Read More »Supreme Court orders new trial in 1999 rape of teenager
The Missouri Supreme Court ordered a new trial for a man convicted of the 1999 rape of a 14-year-old girl because a judge didn’t allow testimony that refuted prosecution rebuttal evidence.
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Read More »Supreme Court changes course on sex offender laws
The decision relies heavily on a ruling issued last month that held that the state constitution’s ban on retrospective laws applies only to civil rights and remedies, not criminal penalties.
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