The state hardly stands alone with that ranking. It is shared by 41 other states and the District of Columbia.
Read More »Change is about to shift into overdrive in law
The 20th-century model of running a law business won’t work in the future, even if it seems to be working now — nor will an outmoded view of technology.
Read More »Appeals court orders in camera review in Sunshine case
The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has affirmed in part, and reversed and remanded in part, a case involving a Sunshine Law request back to Jefferson County.
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Read More »Jefferson County Council budget talks set to begin Monday
The Jefferson County Council will consider the 2014 budget at the regular meeting Dec. 9.
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Read More »Court keeps abuse hotline calls under wraps
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled last Tuesday that reports of child abuse hotline calls must remain confidential, even when sought through a court-sanctioned discovery process.
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Read More »Missouri companies must provide benefits by employee’s state
Missouri-based employers with employees in multiple states could be subject to significant penalties and litigation if they do not comply with the laws of each state regarding group health coverage and other benefits provided to the same-sex spouses of employees.
Read More »Todd Meine convicted of first-degree murder
The jury in Jefferson County took less than three hours to return a verdict on Nov. 20 in the shooting death of Matthew Crumly, 34, outside a nightclub south of Arnold in April 2009.
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Read More »Pure Pleasure settlement not settled after all
The Board of Aldermen in Pevely refused to approve the settlement agreement with the owners of an adult-themed store after requested changes were omitted.
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Read More »Court lets wrongful death cases move forward
The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District has ruled that five wrongful death cases tied to a respiratory therapist at a hospital in Livingston County can move forward.
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Read More »Fatality leads to road improvements
A fatality that occurred at the intersection near a school off Highway 141 lead to the redesign along that stretch of road by the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Read More »Crystal City hires new city clerk
A new city clerk has been hired in Crystal City to replace longtime employee Debbie Johns.
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