Aug. 23, 2024

Ignore, Not Block: A City Official’s Social Media Duty to the First Amendment

In Felts v. Green, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri considered if a public official blocking a Twitter user constituted a violation of the Twitter user’s First Amendment rights.

Aug. 23, 2024

Clearing the Hurdle of Proving a “Clearly Established” Right to Overcome Qualified Immunity

In Molina v. City of St. Louis, two lawyers distantly and passively observed the police response to a protest that erupted in response to a white St. Louis police officer’s shooting and killing of a Black teenager. After police officers launched a tear gas cannister near them, the lawyers filed suit against the officers, alleging that the officers retaliated against them for exercising their First Amendment rights.

Jan. 12, 2024

The Courts’ Rulings Are Final! Or Are They?

In cases of Juvenile misconduct, juvenile courts are charged with administering care, guidance and control that is conducive to a child's welfare and the best interests of the state. If a minor is dissatisfied with the legal outcome of a juvenile proceeding, they may choose to appeal the ruling. However, an appeal must follow a final judgment, decree, or order from the juvenile court.

Jan. 9, 2024

Conversion, Abandonment and Equity, Oh My! The Argument for Post-Petition Equity As Property of the Bankruptcy Estate

Courts have long struggled to determine which party receives post-petition equity increases in bankruptcy proceedings. The solution to the problem is showcased in a recent Missouri court opinion.