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Order dated May 1, 2024 Re: Rule 44.01 and Rule 47Effective date:  Jan. 1, 2025OrderOrder (PDF)QuickRead versionQuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight …

Law Day is a national day set aside annually May 1 to celebrate the rule of law. With this year’s 60th presidential election on the horizon and Americans addressing fundamental questions about democracy and the rule of law, the 2024 Law Day theme is …

The Missouri Bar Leadership Academy has offered networking and leadership development opportunities for young lawyers over the last 24 years, graduating more than 260 leaders in the legal profession. Now, it’s your turn to help nominate the next …

Numerous studies have confirmed that general wellness and mental health can impact a lawyer’s life – both at and outside of work. During Well-Being Week in Law, May 6-10, members of Missouri’s legal profession are invited to evaluate their own …

Don’t miss the top stories from this month! New Missouri lawyers sworn in during 2024 Spring Enrollment CeremonyNearly 50 individuals were sworn into the legal profession before judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri, officers of The Missouri …

Vince Taormina was recently elected to represent District 8 (St. Louis County) on The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Council. YLS works to facilitate the professional growth and public service of new and recently admitted Missouri lawyers. The …

As a kindergartener, Bailey Adamik-Moffett knew she wanted to be a lawyer. Now 20 years later, she took her oath of admission during the Spring Enrollment Ceremony April 26 in Jefferson City, turning a dream into reality.“It was hard to keep the …

So far, 118 bills have been third read and passed in the House. The Senate has sent 32 pieces of legislation to the House for consideration. HB 1886, a Missouri Bar priority sponsored by Rep. Rudy Veit, will be heard in the Senate Judiciary and …

Weaving together the interests of lawyers, the public, and legislators to advance legislation that will help lawyers even better serve their clients and communities is Missouri Bar Government Relations Director Andy Briscoe’s goal.The Missouri Bar …

Next week, judges, lawyers, and court clerks will formally thank the thousands of Missourians who stepped up to the plate and reported for jury duty in state courts in 2023 as part of Missouri’s Juror Appreciation Week. During the celebratory week …

See who is making news and moving where in the weekly Missouri Bar update "MoveMakers & NewsMakers."

The Senior Lawyer Committee seeks to inspire legal professionals and even better the lives and practices of senior lawyers.Established in 2019, the Senior Lawyer Committee welcomes Missouri Bar members 60 years and older.Richard Maseles and Donna …

As of Dec. 8, 2022, individuals can possess up to three ounces of marijuana in Missouri. In this episode of The Missouri Bar's podcast "Is It Legal To...?" hosts Bob Priddy and Farrah Fite are joined by Amy Moore, director of the Division of …

So far, 106 House bills have been third read, while 32 bills have been sent from the Senate to the House for consideration.  HB 1886, a Missouri Bar priority sponsored by Rep. Rudy Veit, was third read in the House on April 15 and sent to the …

Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming enrollment ceremony You’ve completed all the steps to become a Missouri lawyer – and now it’s time to celebrate! Follow these tips to make the most of the Spring Enrollment Ceremonies, while also …

There can be any number of challenges to putting together a successful case of automobile negligence on behalf of an injured plaintiff. But when the defendant involves a government entity or employee, governmental immunity can create additional …

Missouri lawyers looking for continuing legal education credits will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of legal topics at no cost during The Missouri Bar’s Spring Committee Meetings next week.Between April 29-May 3, nearly …

Missouri lawyers must complete their minimum continuing legal education hours by June 30 for the 2023-2024 compliance year. Below are some frequently asked questions about how to complete and file your hours, where you can find CLE programs, and …

See who is making news and moving where in the weekly Missouri Bar update "MoveMakers & NewsMakers."

National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16, and The Missouri Bar offers Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Health Care Directive form free online. Here are answers to six frequently asked questions to help you complete your form; the …

Hon. Ron Carrier, 31st Judicial Circuit, Associate Division 26 Greene County Judicial Courts Facility, Springfield“I first had an interest in becoming an attorney when I was a freshman in high school. That year a new attorney, Jane Baxter Jones, …

Complete and file your 2023-24 MCLE hours Missouri lawyers must complete their minimum 15 continuing legal education hours by June 30 and file their online annual reports by July 31. Three of the 15 CLE hours must be devoted to ethics topics, …

 W. Dudley McCarter, a former president of The Missouri Bar, is a partner in the St. Louis law firm of Behr, McCarter, Neely & Gabris.

Hon. Jason Sengheiser had a unique view of the Milwaukee skyline during a recent sailing adventure on Lake Michigan. Sengheiser says such excursions help him come back refreshed and ready to handle whatever is on his docket: “I think sometimes we …

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The Missouri Senate convened April 8 while the House of Representatives convened April 9. So far, 86 House bills have been sent to the Senate for consideration, while 29 bills have been sent from the Senate to the House. HB 1886, a Missouri Bar …

by Stacy Parmer, LMFT, LPC, MOLAP DirectorAlcohol awareness is self awareness.April is alcohol awareness month. How appropriate to ring in the new season with a new mindset. Alcohol awareness is exactly as it sounds: being consciously aware of our …

If you were in the hospital and couldn’t speak, who would be your voice? Would they know what your wishes are? No one likes talking about death or end-of-life matters, but on April 16, The Missouri Bar is encouraging individuals to do just that …

   In 2019, The Missouri Bar’s Juror Appreciation Week poster was recognized with a national award. Every year, the bar distributes celebratory materials at no cost to lawyers, judges, and courthouses across the state. Order this …

The tax court recently held that a purchase option in a family business resulted in a taxable gift.