The increase in mortgage rates, sparked by expectations that the Federal Reserve will scale back bond purchases, provides a test for a yearlong housing recovery that’s been fueled by home-loan costs near record lows.
Read More »San Francisco readies to marry ‘anyone who wants’ a ceremony
Gay marriages may resume in a matter of weeks, once legal procedures are completed.
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Read More »Jury orders city to pay $40k for death of soccer player
The $40,000 is 25 percent of the full $160,000 verdict the jury issued Thursday. Eleven jurors signed the verdict form and assessed 75 percent of the fault against the plaintiffs.
Read More »Robin Foster named general counsel for Children’s Mercy
Robin Foster is replacing Sally Surridge, who, after 12 years as Children’s Mercy’s general counsel, is relocating to southern California with her family.
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Read More »Plea hearing set for Brent Cassity in prepaid funerals case
Brent Cassity may be preparing to plead guilty.
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Read More »Jackson County expands e-filing
The Jackson County Circuit Court will add criminal cases to its electronic filing system starting Aug. 1.
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Read More »Justices rule for adoptive couple in Indian custody dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Child Welfare Act does not automatically bar the adoption of an Indian child over the objection of her noncustodial biological father.
Read More »AB InBev gets EU trademark rights for ‘Bud’ name
The step follows AB InBev’s victory in a trademark clash with Czech competitor Budejovicky Budvar at the EU General Court in Luxembourg.
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Read More »Commentary: How John Roberts ended the civil-rights era
The civil-rights era ended Tuesday.
Read More »Decade-old case nets $2.6M for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
More than a decade after shareholders agreed to settle a securities class action, a federal judge has begun closing the case over the Bank of America/NationsBank merger — and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is the big winner.
Read More »Developer sues over Sunset View property
The claim states a violation of 42 USC Section 1983 in that Adlon was allegedly singled out by a group of Jefferson County officials who are “usurping the powers of their public office to carry out a personal vendetta by destroying him financially” in the development of his property.
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