Four years after two of his computers were seized from his home in a police raid, former Stinson Morrison Hecker partner Larry Bauer is expected to face prison time on state child pornography charges.
Read More »In-house counsel’s ERISA advice discoverable, 9th Circuit says
An ERISA plaintiff was entitled to discovery of in-house legal memoranda bearing on Unum Life Insurance’s determination of the amount of his long-term disability benefits, the 9th Circuit decided Wednesday.
Read More »Thirty applicants seek St. Louis judgeship
The 22nd Judicial Circuit Commission released their names and the overall demographic information on Thursday. Of the 30 applicants, 15 are women, nine are minorities, 19 are in the private sector, and 11 are in the public secto
Read More »21 applicants seek Southern District spot
Twenty-one people are applying for an opening on the Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District, the Appellate Judicial Commission says.
Read More »Early retirees settle for $6M with Metropolitan Community College
A group of 36 former faculty members at a community college reached a $6 million settlement with the college system of their age discrimination and breach of contract claims.
Read More »Missouri state troopers shoot ‘Bulletinman’
Jeffrey Weinhaus, also known as “The Bulletinman,” was in critical condition Wednesday afternoon after he was shot by Missouri State Highway Patrol officers, even as Jefferson County began taking steps to secure local courthouses in response to Weinhaus’ online threats.
Read More »St. Charles County elections chief, casino join smoking ballot fight
The number of parties working to keep two smoking ban proposals off the Nov. 6 ballot in St. Charles County is growing.
Read More »Public defenders to trim availability in 12 districts
Twelve public defender offices, including the city of St. Louis and St. Charles and Jefferson counties, plan to limit their availability to new clients starting next month.
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Read More »Supreme Court clarifies use of mechanic’s liens
The Missouri Supreme Court said that in a fight between the construction companies that work on a project and the bank whose financing made it possible in the first place, the construction companies can sometimes win.
Read More »Ohlsen pleads guilty in 2008 Clayton bombing
Milton “Skip” Ohlsen III pleaded guilty this afternoon to four federal charges stemming from a 2008 bombing in a Clayton parking garage.
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