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.
Read More »Evans & Dixon adds two attorneys, Omaha office
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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Read More »Nixon calls for final tweaks to criminal code
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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Read More »Senator questions legality of extended abortion waiting period
A Senate bill passed early Tuesday triples Missouri’s 24-hour waiting period for women to receive abortion services, a measure some Democrats believe is unconstitutional.
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Read More »Jury acquits suspended Lebanon attorney of misdemeanor assault
A Pettis County jury last week acquitted a suspended Lebanon attorney who was accused of spanking and kissing an unwilling client.
Read More »Missouri bill adds to Tesla’s dealer fight
Tesla Motors Inc.’s battle to sell electric cars directly to consumers faces a new hurdle as Missouri’s legislature considers a measure to bar its company-owned store system.
Read More »Legislators approve budget bill with raises for judges
The Missouri legislature has delivered to Gov. Jay Nixon a budget that fully funds pay raises for judges and commissioners.
Read More »Bill would raise various court fees
Missouri lawmakers gave final passage Wednesday to a bill that allows for court fee increases in several counties.
Read More »MOney 20 firms moving on the Am Law 100
In advance of Missouri Lawyers Media’s info-packed MOney 20 law-firm rankings report, which will be included in the May 19 edition, we took a peek at another set of rankings: The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100 Report.
Read More »Busch IV testifies in gender discrimination pay case
August Busch IV took the stand Tuesday as a gender discrimination case against his family’s former business, Anheuser-Busch, continues its second week of testimony.
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Read More »Purina sues competitor over ingredient claims
St. Louis-based Nestle Purina PetCare Co. is suing a competitor it alleges falsely represented ingredients in its pet foods.
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