Thursday, February 21, 2013
The BSE offices are closed today, Thursday, February 21, 2013, as of noon, due to the weather. Most attorneys will be checking e-mail and voice mail messages. However, no receptionist will be available this afternoon.
Criminal Law: Don’t Flip Off the Judge
A good rule of behavior when appearing in court: don’t flip off the judge. A Florida Judge imposed a 30 day jail sentence for contempt of court on an eighteen year old female after she gave the judge the finger and told him “F___ you.” I am not surprised by the Judge’s conduct, but the
McCartney Elected Vice-Chairman of NTCA Legal Committee
Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. shareholder and attorney Brian McCartney was elected as the Vice-Chair of the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association’s Legal Committee. The NTCA is the premier association representing more than 580 locally owned and controlled telecommunications cooperatives and commercial companies throughout rural and small-town America. The NTCA’s Legal Committee reviews legal developments affecting
Smarr to Participate as Co-Chair for Upcoming ABA Meeting
BSE Shareholder Charlie Smarr, Co-Chair of the ABA Beverage Alcohol Practice Committee, will conduct a committee meeting and a panel on the business agenda of the Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Spring Conference, April 12-14, 2013, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Co-Chairs hope that this meeting will be the beginning of ongoing
DWI: Does a warrantless blood draw violate the Fourth Amendment?
In 2013, the United States Supreme Court heard a landmark case in Missouri v. McNeely. In McNeely, the Supreme Court held that under typical circumstances, the Fourth Amendment prevented police from taking a blood sample without first obtaining a warrant. Prior to that case, the state of Missouri had argued that it could require people accused of
Court of Appeals Issues Energy Efficiency Programs Decision
On January 15, 2013, the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals handed down its opinion affirming several Missouri Public Service Commission rulemaking orders, which were issued to implement the landmark 2009 Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act (MEEIA). MEEIA was enacted to encourage investor-owned electric utilities to provide energy efficiency programs to assist customers with reducing
Order of Protection: A man’s home is still his castle
A man’s home is still his castle. The Missouri Western District Court of Appeals determined recently that Missouri’s “castle doctrine” self-defense law applies to prevent a mother from getting an order of protection against the father of her child who pulled an AK 47 on her when she barged into his home and attacked him.
Fiscal Cliff Deal Impacts Federal Estate Tax
It appears that the Fiscal Cliff Deal will, among other things, bring some certainty to the Federal Estate Tax system that has been lacking for the last thirteen years, or so. Reports indicate that the legislation will make permanent the existing exclusionary amount and portability provisions, while the tax rate for amounts beyond the exclusionary amount will increase (the top
Wiseman Selected for Community Posts
BSE’s Erin Wiseman has been selected to particpate in the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 Leadership Jefferson City program. Leadership Jefferson City is designed to identify and motivate emerging leaders, and to develop their potential for community leadership roles by exposing them to the opportunities, realities and challenges of thecommunity. The topics of the eleven
BSE to Serve as Machens Great Eight Tournament Sponsor
BSE will sponsor Louisville Male High School in the upcoming 2012 Joe Machens Great Eight Classic in Jefferson City, Missouri. The Tournament will be played at Jefferson City High School’s Fleming Field House from December 27-29, 2012. Dean Cooper and Matt Quandt will serve as team hosts for Louisville Male and Coach Larry Miller. Louisville