Case summaries for Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2026
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Missouri Bar reaffirms its standing resolution in support of the role of lawyers, judges, and courts in ensuring the administration of justice
In response to the conversations surrounding yesterday’s Supreme Court of Missouri decisions, The Missouri Bar reaffirms its standing resolution in support of the role of lawyers, judges, and courts in ensuring the administration of justice:
Lawyers, judges invited to speak to students in Kansas City
In conjunction with the Kansas City-based Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar and Missouri Judicial Conference, lawyers and judges are teaming up to speak to area classrooms in celebration of Constitution Day. The presentations, a partnership of the Supreme Court of Missouri's Civic Education Committee and The Missouri Bar, will take place Sept. 16 from 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. in a variety of schools. Interested volunteers can view open slots and sign up here. Still need to register for Annual Meeting? View the full schedule and secure your spot at MoBar.org/AM26.
Judges Hansbrough, Gardner recognized for judicial excellence
Hon. W. Ann Hansbrough and Hon. Michael E. Gardner will be honored with The Missouri Bar’s 2026 Theodore M. McMillian Judicial Excellence Awards for their exceptional work in the judiciary. Established by The Missouri Bar Board of Governors in 2004, the awards recognize jurists who, by virtue of their integrity, leadership, and diligence in the pursuit of the efficient administration of justice, inspire other members of the judiciary to similar noble purpose. Hansbrough Hansbrough graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law and was a managing partner with Swanson, Midgley, LLC…
Dodge, Tucker receive 2026 President’s Award for commitment to judicial performance review process
2025-2026 Missouri Bar President Athena Dickson awarded Deborah Dodge and Laurence R. Tucker with the 2026 President’s Award for their dedication and leadership on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee.
Nevada Supreme Court to Hold Hearing re: Self-Represented Litigant Judicial Actions on Sept. 17
On August 24, 2026, Nevada Supreme Court Justices Kristina Pickering and Patricia Lee petitioned the court in ADKT 631 to amend the comments to Canon 2.6 of the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct to address permitted judicial actions in cases where self-represented litigants are present. The Nevada Supreme Court will conduct a public hearing on […]
Gov. Cox announces appointments to Utah Supreme Court and Third Judicial District Court
PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 28, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox today announced the appointments of Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. Menssen to serve on the Utah Supreme Court, and Elizabeth “Liz” Butler to serve on the Third Judicial District Court. The Supreme Court appointments fill vacancies created by the retirement […]
Case summaries for Aug. 21-27, 2026
Summaries are not part of the opinions of the Court. They have been prepared for the convenience of the reader and should not be quoted or cited.
Supreme Court of Missouri order - Rule 6.01
Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Rule 6.01 Effective date: Aug. 25, 2026 Order Order (PDF) QuickRead QuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight text changes in Orders. If there is any variation between the QuickRead version and the Order, the Order controls. Some orders will not have QuickRead versions.
Supreme Court of Missouri order - Form Numbers 8-A(1), 8-A(2), and 8-A(3)
Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Form Numbers 8-A(1), 8-A(2), and 8-A(3) Effective date: Jan. 1, 2027 Order Order (PDF) Civil Procedure Form Number 8-A(1) Civil Procedure Form Number 8-A(2) Civil Procedure Form Number 8-A(3) QuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight text changes in Orders. If there is any variation between the QuickRead version and the Order, the Order controls. Some orders will not have QuickRead versions.
Supreme Court of Missouri order - Court Operating Rules 4.04 and 4.21
Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Court Operating Rules 4.04 and 4.21 Effective date: Jan. 1, 2027 Order Order (PDF) QuickRead QuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight text changes in Orders. If there is any variation between the QuickRead version and the Order, the Order controls. Some orders will not have QuickRead versions.
Supreme Court of Missouri order - Adult Abuse Protection Forms
Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Adult Abuse Protection Forms Effective date: Aug. 25, 2026 Order Order (PDF) Ex Parte Order of Protection – Adult Judgment of the Full Order of Protection – Adult QuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight text changes in Orders. If there is any variation between the QuickRead version and the Order, the Order controls. Some orders will not have QuickRead versions.
New Supreme Court Fellows Set to Begin Term
Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2026-2027 fellowships in September.
Callais Comes Home
What the Landmark SCOTUS Decision Means for North Carolina I. The North Carolina Irony When the Supreme Court decided Louisiana v. Callais this past April, election lawyers in other states had to learn the doctrine from scratch. Not so for North Carolinians, because the high court was working with tools our state supplied.1 The landmark 1986 case Thornburg v. […]
NH Constitution and the Courts
This event has reached capacity! If you would like to be notified of future opportunities, please contact Martha Madsen at [email protected]. This is a free program for high school teachers, curriculum directors, and administrators October 2, 2026 NH Supreme Court, Concord, NH Six professional development hours will be awarded Featuring: NH high school teacher Pamala ... Read more The post NH Constitution and the Courts appeared first on NHBA .
Apply for Western Appellate District vacancy on The Missouri Bar Board of Governors
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy in the Western Appellate District for the 2026-27 bar year. The Missouri Bar must receive letters of application by Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Who Is eligible to apply? Any person who is in good standing and enrolled to vote in the Western Appellate District may apply. A lawyer must be employed or maintain their principal law office full-time in the Western Appellate District to be eligible to apply for the board vacancy. The Western Appellate District includes Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Benton, Boone…
Eighth Judicial District Court Seeks Input on Commissioner Finalists
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is inviting public comment on the finalists for the position of civil commitment commissioner and ADR commissioner. This opportunity for public input is part of a tiered recruitment process established by administrative directive for selecting district court commissioners. The following individuals have been selected as finalists and are […]
MoveMakers and NewsMakers for Aug. 25, 2026
Springfield | National Springfield Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to welcome Tina Fowler to the firm’s Springfield, Missouri, office as a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group. Fowler helps employers navigate workplace challenges and manage employment-related risk, providing proactive representation in employment disputes and robust defense in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workplace claims before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state and federal courts, including appellate courts. A diligent counselor, Fowler advises on…
Federal Court in Seattle Addresses Standing for Disqualification Motions
The Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) define disqualification law, while procedural aspects are shaped by courts. In a Seattle case, the court denied a disqualification motion because the moving party lacked standing, as they were never a client of the opposing counsel. The ruling highlights the significance of procedural law in disqualification cases.
Case summaries for Aug. 14-20, 2026
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Taxes in your practice: 10th Circuit upholds dentist’s prison term for tax scheme
Scott E. Vincent is the founding member of Vincent Law, LLC in Kansas City. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit recently affirmed a 41-month prison sentence imposed on a dentist convicted of tax evasion. In U.S. v. Ulibarri, 1 the court rejected the dentist’s arguments that the sentence was not reasonable due to his reliance on a tax scheme promoter’s alternative tax mitigation strategy and business trust structure to eliminate federal taxes. Ulibarri serves as a reminder to lawyers that the IRS pursues clients of tax scheme promoters, particularly when they significantly and…
Case summaries for Aug. 7-13, 2026
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Eighth Judicial District Court Reassigns Family Division Cases, Designates Lead Judges
On August 12, 2026, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 26-05: an administrative order regarding Family Division case reassignments and lead judge designations. According to the order, District Judge Cynthia Giuliani has been appointed Presiding Judge of the Family Division, and reassignment of her current caseload is necessary to enable her to carry […]
Teri Corsones Wins Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Judicial Administration at ABA Annual Meeting
Vermont State Court Administrator Therese “Teri” Corsones was honored on Aug. 1 at the 2026 ABA Annual Conference in Chicago with the Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Judicial Administration. The Award honors the former Dean Emeritus of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and former Chair of…
Day 2 Summary: Leadership, the Judiciary, and the Enduring Strength of the Rule of Law
The final full day of the Utah State Bar’s 95th Anniversary Summer Convention reflected on the profession’s past while looking confidently toward its future. Attorneys, judges, and legal professionals gathered for reports from Bar and judicial leaders, the swearing-in of new officers and commissioners, recognition of distinguished award recipients, candid conversations with the judiciary, and […]
Interested in Being a Vermont Superior Court Judge? Apply by Sept. 11
The Judicial Nominating Board circulated a memo yesterday (8/6/26) advising that there are two vacancies to be filled on the court in the coming months. Complete details are in the memo and on the judiciary website.
Rule of Law Starts in the Classroom: Join the Lawyers Already Answering the Call
In response to rising threats against judges, 17 federal judges from Washington expressed concerns in The Seattle Times about judicial safety and independence. The WSBA’s Rule of Law Ambassador Program and Lawyers in the Classroom initiative aim to foster public trust in the legal system by engaging youth in civics education and showcasing positive lawyer-student interactions.
Statement of Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr., Director of the AO, Regarding Introduction of the Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act
Being Intelligent with AI in the New Issue of Bar News
AI's integration into the legal profession presents both opportunities and challenges, as emphasized in the latest issue of the Washington state Bar News. It offers practical insights on adapting to AI's role, including an editorial on human perspectives in law, guidance for AI usage in legal practice, and a profile of new Washington Supreme Court Justice Theo Angelis.
Nevada Federal Court Seeks Applicants for Reno Magistrate Judge
Correction: In the eNews item published on July 23, the lead headline should have read “Nevada Federal Court Seeks Reno Magistrate Judge Applicants.” The State Bar of Nevada regrets the error, and it apologizes for any inconvenience. Here is the lead item from the July 23 edition published again on our website. The Judicial Conference […]