A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction barring the city of Springfield from enforcing its voter-approved law requiring local businesses to verify the immigration status of new hires or risk a suspension or revocation of their licenses.
Read More »Supreme Court denies bail in Chillicothe farm murder case
The Missouri Supreme Court today denied bail to Mark Woodworth, a man who was twice convicted in the 1990 slaying of a Chillicothe farm wife.
Read More »Insurer off hook for $4.9M settlement in junk fax case against Quizno’s franchise
American Family Mutual Insurance Co. does not have to pay a $4.9 million settlement in a class action lawsuit filed against its insured, a Quiznos Subs franchise located in Crestwood, a state appeals court said Wednesday in a 2-1 decision.
Read More »Occupy St. Louis protesters to get jury trials
The 27 Occupy St. Louis protesters arrested during the early morning hours of Nov. 12 will have a chance to defend themselves in jury trials.
Read More »Appeals court upholds verdict in deputies’ racial discrimination suit
A state appeals court likely disappointed both sides last week when it affirmed a $300,000 verdict and a $326,000 attorney fee award issued in a racial discrimination case against St. Louis Sheriff James Murphy.
Read More »Legislative candidates sue to get opponents off ballot
Two St. Louis-area legislators are suing other legislators running against them in the Democratic primary.
Read More »Senate candidate sues to get opponent off ballot
State Rep. Jamilah Nasheed doesn’t live in the 5th Senate District and shouldn’t be allowed to compete in the Democratic primary, state Sen. Robin Wright-Jones alleges in a lawsuit filed this week in the St. Louis Circuit Court.
Read More »Wash U team wins ABA moot court competition
For the first time in the 35-year history of the competition, a moot court team from Washington University School of Law has won the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition.
Read More »Court affirms verdict for American Equity Mortgage over ‘ninety-nine, ninety-nine’ fight
A Missouri appeals court upheld a $300,000 unfair competition verdict a St. Louis County jury issued last year in the long-running lawsuit between American Equity Mortgage and Vinson Mortgage.
Read More »Several Gallop lawyers move to Spencer Fane
As Gallop, Johnson & Neuman prepares to close its doors, four of its attorneys have moved to Spencer Fane Britt & Browne.
Read More »Court: Sex offender registry must be updated after each move
Sex offenders who move out of a residence must notify law enforcement of the change within three business days and may not wait until they have a new permanent residence, a state appeals court said in a case of first impression.
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