...War. Once Free, Always Free: The History of Freedom Suits in St. Louis In 1807, the Missouri Territory enabled a statute that permitted any person wrongly held in slavery to sue for their freedom. Such suits were referred to as “freedom suits.” Each suit required a charge of trespass of false imprisonment and witness testimony. The process...
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It is well settled in Missouri that a property owner is not liable for injuries that occur as a result of an “open and obvious” danger on the property. But what is “open and obvious”? A recent ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals in Anslinger v. Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest clarified and narrowed when a...
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...up with the times. Millennials and Gen Z Are Hesitant to Join the Insurance Industry A 2024 study commissioned by CLM examined trends for insurance defense counsel. The study consisted of 375 attorneys, including associates, managing partners, and equity shareholders, and compared results from 2020 to 2024. One notable takeaway from the study is that...
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...must introduce third-party materials from other industries, companies, or groups in order to create a sense of national trend or at least possible threat to the juror’s own community. What’s your strategy? RDM’s extensive trial experience can help you prepare for your next trial. Learn more about our approach and see what we can do...
