Bryan Cave has added 15 associates to its St. Louis office.
Read More »Mo. Supreme Court OKs denial of same-sex survivor’s benefits
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the same-sex partner of a Highway Patrol officer killed in the line of duty cannot collect survival benefits.
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Read More »Husch Blackwell mourns Ike Skelton’s death
The law firm that was home to former U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton for the last two years is mourning his loss.
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Read More »Potential new SEC rules would change real estate financing
The proposed rules would allow companies to sell shares of their properties or development projects, via crowdfunding, to anyone. Currently, such opportunities are generally available only for affluent individuals.
Read More »McGraw to leave Jackson County bench
Peggy Stevens McGraw is the latest judge to announce her retirement from the Jackson County Circuit Court.
Read More »Federal case could trigger more pay for judges here
Missouri’s judges could be due a multi-million-dollar pay increase if their counterparts in the federal government are able to win a court case seeking a retroactive pay hike.
Read More »Priest abuse case settles for $1.35M
The case is one of several stemming from allegations against Father Shawn Ratigan, formerly of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
Read More »Panel named for Jackson County judgeship
Three finalists have been named for a vacancy on the Jackson County Circuit Court.
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Read More »FBI can keep race data from ACLU, U.S. appeals court rules
The Federal Bureau of Investigation can withhold data from a civil liberties group on its use of ethnic and racial information.
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Read More »Court plan supporters: Poll shows voters would reject repeal
Backers of the Nonpartisan Court Plan released results from a poll that says voters would reject proposals to repeal it.
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Read More »Social media savvy: Does your firm have what it takes?
Social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have made it easier than ever for law firms to advertise and refine their brands, and even reach new clients.
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