The Missouri Bar Board of Governors will hold its next meeting on May 15 in Jefferson City. Topics include financial reports, committee updates, a district vacancy discussion, and legislative developments affecting law practice.
A Springfield man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing firearms modified into fully automatic weapons using illegal devices. The case highlights ongoing efforts against violent…
Michael B. Sichter has joined Spencer Fane LLP’s Kansas City office as an of counsel attorney specializing in litigation and dispute resolution matters. Firm leaders say his experience will strengthen…
A Kansas City man has been sentenced to over nine years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm after being apprehended by local authorities last November. Tyron Young’s conviction…
Missouri officials seized nearly $60,000 during an illegal gaming sting across four counties. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said this marks a new phase against unlawful gambling operations.
A Springfield man has been sentenced to thirty-five years in federal prison for aggravated sexual abuse involving a minor under twelve years old after pleading guilty last year. Authorities say…
A new Officer.com article provides guidance for police on handling First Amendment audits without escalation. Author Leith Harrell highlights best practices for maintaining professionalism during these increasingly common encounters.
A German national has been extradited from Colombia after being charged with running ‘The Versus Project,’ a large-scale dark web marketplace dealing in illegal goods. U.S. officials say millions were…
A new article by Deputy Doug White (ret.) explores how chronic job stress leads law enforcement officers and other first responders to adapt physically and mentally over their careers. White…
A Kansas City man has pleaded guilty in federal court after police found him with an illegal fully automatic firearm during a traffic stop earlier this year. Authorities say Terrquan…
A man from Cleveland, Missouri has been charged after authorities seized about 84 pounds of methamphetamine linked to him following an investigation involving local and federal agencies. The case is…
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced charges against Dustin Clock in connection with an April fatal shooting in Kansas City’s northeast neighborhood. Police used surveillance footage and witness accounts to…
The Missouri Bar has published case summaries from early May covering appellate procedures, DWI expungement rules, family law awards, probate disputes over trusts, and limits on local firearm ordinances. These…
A recent study highlights that burnout among lawyers affects client service quality. Data from disciplinary reports show issues tied to stress. The Missouri Bar provides resources aiming at supporting attorney…
The Missouri Department of Public Safety has updated its victim notification system. Users seeking alerts about local jail inmates must now re-register online. Notifications via phone and app have been…
Two men associated with motorcycle gangs have been charged after being found armed during a traffic stop in Harrisonville. Both face allegations related to illegal firearm possession due to prior…
Law enforcement agencies cleared hundreds of warrants targeting violent offenders during Operation Red Card in Kansas City’s metro area last week. Officials say coordinated efforts led to numerous arrests on…
A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after being convicted twice for possessing firearms as a felon. The sentencing follows evidence showing multiple encounters with…
Michael E. Jones was recognized for his volunteer efforts with Missouri.FreeLegalAnswers.org after transitioning from construction work into law. He encourages other attorneys to get involved with flexible opportunities offered by…
A Kansas City woman has pleaded guilty in federal court for possessing unregistered destructive devices related to an attempted arson at a local warehouse. Dara S. O’Connor faces up to…
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed suit against EDP Kratom for selling unregulated synthetic opioid compounds linked to public health risks. The action follows federal warnings and alleged continued…
A Jennings man received a 13-year prison sentence after firing at his ex-girlfriend during an incident that led to a police standoff. Authorities say this marks his fourth conviction involving…
Two Honduran nationals have been indicted in St. Louis for allegedly hiring unauthorized workers after previously being deported from the United States. Prosecutors say one defendant may have employed up…
Lewis Rice has added Katherine Utz Hunter as a member attorney focused on employee benefits law and Tyler Maetten as an associate handling litigation matters. Judge Renee Hardin-Tammons received an…
A Mexican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged illegal reentry into the United States after multiple removals. Authorities say Victor Rubio-Trejo was arrested in St.…
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