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

A portion of a video-taped interview with an alleged victim in a child abuse case should not have been left out of the trial court hearing, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District ruled. In the case of ...

Attorney Charles Weiss is in for a challenge, and he knows it. The newly formed – and much debated – Legal Aid of Missouri Statewide Inc. recently elected Weiss, in a unanimous vote, chairperson to coordinate and organize its legal ...

During the past decade the home-building industry has emerged as an economic leader. That position seems secure for the coming decade, according to a survey released last week by Fitch Ratings. With inflation holding steady and continued low interest rates, ...

With the World Wide Web providing some two to three billion content pages, it’s not always easy for lawyers to find the information they need. Needed materials can be buried deep in a site or hidden on pages cluttered with ...

A new study conducted and prepared for the Consumer Federation of America has found that among lower-income and minority families, ownership of a home and equity in that real estate represents more than 80 percent of their personal wealth. CFA ...

Discrimination claims in the workplace have traditionally led to high costs, high emotions and arduous court appearances. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission wants businesses to look at mediation as a less-stressful alternative. However, some in the legal field find mediation ...

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a nationwide partnership with Adecco, the world’s largest staffing and human resource solutions company. Adecco is providing consultation and assistance on a variety of work force initiatives, including recruitment, training and placement of displaced ...

As of January 1, Missouri Korean War veterans can begin applying to receive the Korean War medal, medallion and certificate. The Korean War Medallion Program was created last fall through legislation. The medals are being minted and available for distribution ...

Jackson County and H&R Block will announce a new joint effort to help seniors, the disabled and others get the tax relief they are entitled to. A news conference to announce the plan has been scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6 ...

If your organization plans to apply for Missouri Arts Council funds then it is necessary to attend a free Grant Information Workshop being conducted in Kansas City. Attendees will learn information about grant guidelines and application forms for all MAC ...

The definition of “necessary expenses of operation” remains unclear in a summary judgment case over protested earnings taxes between United Missouri Bank and Kansas City. The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District remanded United Missouri Bank, N.A., Respondent ...