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Constitution Day is most certainly a day for celebration. It is also a day for us to consider the Constitution’s impact on our nation’s beginnings.  The Constitution was not our first system of government. After we won our independence, we created a ...

Discrimination and harassment have been long standing issues in society. Unfortunately, the workplace can be a common place where these issues arise. In this episode of the “Is It Legal to...?” podcast, hosts Farrah Fite and Bob Priddy are joined by ...

Don’t miss the top stories from this month! August at The Missouri Bar was spent preparing for the Missouri Judicial Conference and Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar. The Board of Governors for the next bar year was elected and the 2023-24 Leadershi...

Volunteer opportunity: Constitution Day speakers The Missouri Bar Citizenship Education department and Young Lawyers’ Section are looking for volunteer lawyers to speak to students throughout the month of September to celebrate Constitution Day. Each...

The Liberty Bell Award acknowledges a non-lawyer or non-legal organization engaged in public service activities that enhance the legal community or are dedicated to the advancement of justice.  Shelly Land will be presented the award Sept. 13, 2023, ...

July was a busy month for The Missouri Bar with a Board of Governors meeting and elections opening. The bar also hosted teachers to work on lesson plans to share with other teachers. The Missouri Board of Governors met on July 14 The Missouri Bar Boa...

“The philosophy of the schoolhouse in one generation will be the philosophy of the government in the next.” – Abraham Lincoln Teachers are responsible for nurturing the minds of the next generation and preparing them to enter adulthood as informed ci...

In the newest episode of "Is It Legal To...?", Danielle Drake and DeShaun Cason of The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers' Section Counsel delve into the legal implications of turning 18 and provide valuable information for young adults to protect themselves...

June was a busy month at The Missouri Bar as it strives to help lawyers be redaction-ready prior to the July 1 implementation of expanded remote public access. The bar also hosted multiple continuing legal education programs to provide opportunities ...

The Missouri Bar Center will be closed Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger marched into Galveston, Texas, and announced that the enslaved people of Texas were now free. Although the Emancipation...

May consisted of The Missouri Bar preparing for the minimum continuing legal education deadline on June 30 and hosting several CLE events in May. The bar is gearing up for an action-packed June, so don’t miss these top stories from this month!Registe...

Starting July 1, the public will have access to public court records from personal electronic devices. But due to the size of the project, implementation will occur over a period of nearly four months – meaning citizens will be able to access public ...

April was a time of celebration as The Missouri Bar welcomed dozens of new enrollees; lawyers expressed their gratitude during Court Staff Appreciation Week; and high school students showed off their constitutional knowledge during competition. Don’t...

The right to trial by jury is the only right that appears in both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  While receiving a jury summons in the mail might elicit a sigh of frustration for some, The Missouri Bar – joined by judges, court personnel, ...

People use technology for convenience – customers ship products directly to their doorsteps, employees work remotely from the comfort of their homes, patients request medication refills through mobile apps, and friends stay connected through social m...

Members of The Missouri Bar:Missourians depend on a judicial system that serves them well. No one knows this better than the 30,000 members of The Missouri Bar. The bench and the bar have to work together to ensure this system functions as it should....

If you were in a hospital or nursing home and couldn’t communicate, who would speak for you? Would they know your preferences about life-prolonging care and measures?It can be uncomfortable to talk about death and dying, but planning your end-of-life...

Juror Appreciation Week takes place May 1-7. Lawyers, judges, and clerks are encouraged to order one of The Missouri Bar's free 11x17" posters and display it in places where jurors will see it.Missouri is one of only a few states that hold a statewid...

You’re never too young to debate large constitutional issues, a lesson many high school students took to heart during this year’s mock congressional hearing competition.Joplin High School came in first place at the 2023 Show Me the Constitution, beat...

The Missouri Bar launched several programs and hosted gatherings in March. Here’s what you might have missed during the month.Apply for the 2023 diversity judicial internship program by April 1The Missouri Bar launched a short-time summer internship ...

The Missouri Bar Foundation Board of Trustees approved five grants – totaling $34,000 to help legal entities provide expanded civic education resources, lawyer wellbeing opportunities, statewide training for Legal Aid programs, and a handbook for sen...

“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” – ConfuciusMany educators have gone above and beyond to teach the next generation about civics – giving students the confidence to engage in their democracy. But some educators...

“Information is the currency of democracy.” – Thomas JeffersonNational Sunshine Week is March 12-18, a time when the public remembers the importance of government transparency. Missouri’s Sunshine Law allows the public to observe, through open record...

When a client disagrees with a fee charged by their Missouri lawyer, they may choose to submit a petition form via the Fee Dispute Resolution program. Reasons for a dispute might include improper representation, lack of clarity about costs, and other...

On March 2, 35 social studies teachers gathered virtually for the 2023 Street Law Professional Development Workshop to learn from legal experts about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and how it applies today, as well as gather mat...

Do you know a non-lawyer or non-legal organization that has even better helped Missourians by promoting the advancement of justice? How about a Missouri lawyer who has shown outstanding commitment to community service activities? The Missouri Bar You...

As we prepare for spring, here are the top stories from February!Missouri Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson delivers 2023 State of the JudiciaryMissouri Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson focused on the importance of service to Missourians in his State of the J...

People love to tell jokes about lawyers, but the truth is, we need lawyers to help us find solutions to legal issues and navigate the legal system.The Missouri Bar Leadership Academy is working on a project called “My Missouri Lawyer,” which will fea...

The Missouri Bar’s Fee Dispute Resolution program exists to address fee disputes between Missouri lawyers and their clients. A fee dispute complaint is often the result of a misunderstanding between the lawyer and client or a disagreement about the q...

February is Black History Month, when we honor the triumphs and struggles of Black individuals throughout U.S. history. To celebrate Black History Month, The Missouri Bar’s newest “Is It Legal To…?” episode explores freedom suits and “The Milly Proje...