State v. Sund: Landmark Missouri Ruling on Unlawful Detention and Suppression of Evidence Introduction State of Missouri v. Kerstin Sund, 215 S.W.3d 719 (Supreme Court of Missouri, 2007), is a...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in STATE of Missouri v. Johnny A. JOHNSON Establishes Rigorous Standards for Capital Punishment Introduction STATE of Missouri v. Johnny A. JOHNSON, 207 S.W.3d 24 (Mo....
Supreme Court of Missouri Affirms Effective Waiver of Jury Trial Through Recorded Agreement in State v. Scott D. Baxter Introduction State of Missouri v. Scott D. Baxter, 204 S.W.3d 650 (Mo. 2006),...
Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements in Non-Profit Healthcare: Analysis of Healthcare Services of the Ozarks, Inc. v. Copeland and Helms Introduction In the landmark case Healthcare Services of...
Capable of Ascertainment in Statute of Limitations: Powel v. Chaminade College Preparatory, Inc. Introduction The case of Michael Powel v. Chaminade College Preparatory, Inc. involves complex issues...
Missouri Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Defense Counsel's Duty to Challenge Juror Predispositions in Death Penalty Cases Introduction The case of Terrance Anderson v. State of Missouri, decided by...
Missouri Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Clause Enforceability for Third-Party Entities in MLM Business Structures Introduction In the landmark case of Nitro Distributing, Inc., et al. v. Jimmy...
Missouri Supreme Court Limits Megan’s Law to Post-1995 Convictions Introduction In the landmark case of Jane DOE I, et al. v. Thomas PHILLIPS, et al. (194 S.W.3d 833; Supreme Court of Missouri, June...
Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Adhesion Contracts: Insights from STATE ex rel. Gayle VINCENT v. Honorable Nancy SCHNEIDER Introduction The case of STATE ex rel. Gayle VINCENT v. Honorable...
Official Immunity Does Not Protect Government Employers from Liability: Insights from Davis v. Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Introduction The case of Lee Davis v. Lambert-St. Louis...
Missouri Supreme Court Expands Scope of Judicial Review in Mandamus Actions for Subdivision Plat Denials Introduction Furlong Companies, Inc. v. City of Kansas City, Missouri, 189 S.W.3d 157 (Mo....
Affirmation of Vexatious Refusal to Pay Under Missouri Statute §375.420: Kristen Dhyne v. State Farm Introduction The case of Kristen Dhyne v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company involves a legal...
Reversing Business Expectancy in Tortious Interference: Stehno v. Sprint Spectrum Introduction The case of John Stehno v. Sprint Spectrum, L.P., and Amdocs, Ltd. (186 S.W.3d 247) before the Supreme...
Affirmation of Death Sentences in Multiple First-Degree Murder Convictions: State of Missouri v. Earl M. Forrest Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Earl M. Forrest, the Supreme...
Limitations on Rule 29.15 for Post-Conviction Relief: Prohibiting Freestanding Claims of Prosecutorial Misconduct Introduction Michael Tisius v. State of Missouri, 183 S.W.3d 207 (2006), adjudicated...
Reaffirming the Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Analysis of STATE v. STOREY Case Citation: 175 S.W.3d 116 (Supreme Court of Missouri, 2005) Introduction STATE v. STOREY is a...
Employer Liability in False Arrest Cases: Insights from Blue v. Harrah's North Kansas City Introduction Blue v. Harrah's North Kansas City, LLC is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Missouri Court of...
Williams v. State of Missouri: Affirmation of Post-Conviction Relief Denial Introduction In the landmark case of Marcellus Williams, Appellant, v. State of Missouri, Respondent (168 S.W.3d 433), the...
Reaffirmation of Strickland Standards in Ineffective Assistance Claims: Analysis of STATE v. WORTHINGTON Introduction In Michael Shane Worthington v. State of Missouri (166 S.W.3d 566, 2005), the...
Establishing Reliance in Fraud Claims and Attorney Fee Calculations in Bail Bond Contracts: The TRIMBLE v. PRACNA Decision Introduction In the landmark case of TRIMBLE v. PRACNA, adjudicated by the...