CLAYTON, Mo. – After conducting an analysis of the language used by the legislature in regards to Missouri’s public defenders, the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District transferred the St. Louis County Public Defender case to the Supreme Court on […]
Voters will get final say on Clean Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri high court won’t reconsider a ruling that is allowing voters to decide on a ballot measure seeking to alter the state’s ethics laws and redistricting process. The Missouri Supreme Court’s decision reaffirms the decision made […]
Supreme Court ruling paves way for Missouri to collect online sales tax with lawmaker action
A close U.S. Supreme Court decision has paved the way for the Missouri General Assembly to take up legislation that could potentially bring in millions in revenue. On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that internet retailers can be required to […]
Clayton attorney disbarred by Missouri Supreme Court for mishandling client’s nonprofit funds
A St. Louis County attorney accused of mishandling a payment due to a nonprofit foundation has been disbarred by the Missouri Supreme Court. Corinne Darvish, who has been practicing at her own law firm since 2002 with offices located at 8151 Clayton […]
Nixon urges Missouri Supreme Court to overturn order and allow Clean Line to move forward
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The hotly-debated case of a wind energy company looking to build a transmission line across the northern half of the Show-Me State now lies in the hands of the Missouri Supreme Court. The seven justices on […]
St. Louis County attorney faces disciplinary charges, disbarment from Missouri Supreme Court
A St. Louis County attorney accused of mishandling a payment due to a nonprofit foundation is facing disbarment from the Missouri Supreme Court. Corinne Darvish has been practicing at her own law firm since 2002 with offices located at 8151 Clayton Road […]
Missouri’s high court upholds Wright-Jones’ ethic violation fees
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Ethics Commission was within constitutional bounds when imposing nearly $230,000 in fees for ethics violations against a former senator, according to the state’s high court. Robin Wright-Jones Former-Sen. Robin Wright-Jones was appealing the commission’s […]
Clayton lawyer’s years-long deceit brings on suspension
The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a St. Louis lawyer who lied for more than five years to a client after failing to file his lawsuit. Jonathan D. Valentino, formerly of Armstrong Teasdale in Clayton, was assigned in December […]
RELEASE: Mary Doe v. Eric Greitens to be heard at the Supreme Court of Missouri
The Supreme Court of Missouri has scheduled one docket of cases for oral argument next week. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 23, the Court is scheduled to hear: * SC96751, Mary Doe v. Eric Greitens, et al., an appeal […]
Clayton-area personal injury lawyer faces disciplinary charges from Missouri Supreme Court
A Clayton-area lawyer is facing disciplinary charges for allegedly mishandling the case of a client. Clayton personal injury lawyer Jonathan Valentino face disciplinary hearings before the Missouri Supreme Court after charges against him were unveiled Wednesday. In December 2009, a man hired […]