Lewis, Rice & Fingersh Chairman John “Jack” Pruellage died Saturday, the law firm announced in a press release this morning. Pruellage, who was 71, died of natural causes, said Julie Lilly, chief operating officer for the firm.
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 »Be thorough in witness prep or risk thorough embarrassment
Developing effective witness testimony is a critical component of litigation strategy. Sometimes, however, a party to litigation overlooks the importance of careful and thorough witness preparation in readying for depositions or trial.
Read More »Media lawyers see social media slowly becoming the press
Thomas R. Julin, a media-law attorney, says as companies like Google become bigger and more powerful, they are the press.
Read More »Marijuana shops targeted with forfeiture suits
Three buildings housing purported medical marijuana stores or farms in Santa Barbara County, Calif., were targeted with forfeiture lawsuits by U.S. authorities for allegedly violating federal law.
Read More »Burberry seeks ruling it’s not violating Bogart trademark
Burberry Group asked a federal court to rule it’s not infringing the trademark for Humphrey Bogart in connection with images of the late actor wearing a Burberry trench coat in the film “Casablanca.”
Read More »Bryan Cave health care attorneys leave for Polsinelli Shughart
Seven attorneys from Bryan Cave’s life sciences and health care group have exited for Polsinelli Shughart.
Read More »Commentary: Hire smart candidates by looking beyond the usual
The large number of highly qualified, competent attorneys seeking in-house positions makes today a “buyers” market. Legal department hiring managers should take advantage of the large number of qualified candidates to find the one who best fits their employer’s needs.
Read More »Senate sends Nonpartisan Court Plan changes to House
The Missouri Senate has given final approval to a resolution that would give the governor more influence over the Nonpartisan Court Plan.
Read More »New Cole County circuit clerk named
The Cole County Circuit Court has a new circuit clerk, following a harsh state audit that caused its previous clerk to resign two weeks ago.
Read More »No new trial over railroad employee’s shooting
In a 5-2 decision, the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday said a railroad employee who was accidentally shot while on the job cannot have a new trial.
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