Missouri Hague Convention Law

Mohamud Hassan v. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General of United States

<center><h2><center> St. Louis, MO -Immigration lawyer represented Petitioner seeking to defer his removal to Somalia under the Convention Against Torture ("CATâ€). </h2></center> Hassan, a Somali native, entered the United States in 2001 under a false passport. Subsequently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sought Hassan's removal u... More...

$0 (11-19-2021 - MO)

Gemma Edith Rosales-Reyes; Alexa Abigail Barbosa-Rosales; Fabian Emanuel Rosales-Reyes v. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States

<center><h2><center> St. Louis - Immigration lawyer represented defendant with petitioning the Court for review of a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) affirming an order denying their claims for asylum and withholding of removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). . </h2></cente... More...

$0 (10-29-2021 - MO)

Karla Monika Gilbertson v. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States; Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

<center><h2><center> St. Louis - Immigration lawyer represented Petitioner with appealing a Board of Immigration Appeals order denying her removal relief. </h2></center> n 1992, at age thirteen, Gilbertson illegally entered the United States. Since then, she has mainly lived in Minnesota. In 2016, she became a lawful permanent resident via t... More...

$0 (10-29-2021 - MO)

Dilang Dat v. United States of America

<center><h2><center> St. Louis, MO - Criminal defense lawyer represented Petitioner - Appellant with a robbery charge. </h2></center> Dat was indicted for two counts of robbery under 18 U.S.C. Â§ 1951, and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence under 18 U.S.C. Â§ 924. United States v. Dat, 2019 WL 5538074, at... More...

$0 (09-30-2021 - MO)

Lesbia Nineh Perez-Cazun; Fherdy Jair Monzon-Perez v. William P. Barr

<center><h1> <a href="http://www.callmorelaw.com" target="_new">MoreLaw Virtual Receptionists</a> Nosotros hablamos español </h1></center> The question presented in this case is whether the Board of Immigration Appeals abused its discretion when it refus... More...

$0 (04-17-2019 - MO)

Maleni Gutierrez Molina v. Matthew G. Whitaker

<center> <img width="300" src="https://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/sites/ca8/files/slides/StLouis%20outside%20pillars.jpg"> </center> Maleni Gutierrez Molina and three of her children, Eduardo Yoneli Guido Gutierrez, Melina Elizabeth Guido Gutierrez, and Jorge Javier Guido Pursuant to 1 Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 43(c)(2), Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker ... More...

$0 (12-17-2018 - MO)

Yascov Cohen v. Ocean Cohen

Yaccov Cohen appeals the district court’s1 denial of his petition for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“Convention”), as implemented by the International Child Abduction 1The Honorable John A. Ross, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri. Remedies Act (“ICARA”), 22 U.S.C... More...

$0 (06-08-2017 - MO)

Anthony W. Jennings v. SSM Health Care St. Louis

Dr. Anthony Jennings ("Dr. Jennings") brought suit against SSM Health Care St. Louis ("SSM") in the Circuit Court of St. Charles County. He appeals from the trial court's granting of SSM's motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Dr. Jennings argues that his claims were sufficiently pled to survive SSM's motion to dismiss. We affirm in part, and reverse and ... More...

$0 (12-20-2011 - MO)

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences v. Karen L. Pletz

While she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences ("KCUMBâ€), Appellant Karen Pletz came under investigation concerning allegations of excessive compensation and improper reimbursement of personal expenses. Although KCUMB initially advanced Pletz"s legal expenses, it later terminated her employment and ceased the advance payment of her leg... More...

$0 (11-01-2011 - MO)

Michael Osuji v. Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Michael Chijoke Osuji, a citizen of Nigeria, entered the United States in August 2004, stayed past the period authorized by his non-immigrant visa, and applied for asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture ("CATâ€), claiming past persecution and a well-founded fear of future persecution on account of his Christian religion. After a hearing, the Immigratio... More...

$0 (10-05-2011 - MO)

St. Louis County v. Prestige Travel, Inc.

Appellants, St. Louis County and St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission ("CVC") filed suit against Prestige Travel, Inc. and numerous other online travel companies that facilitate the booking of hotel and motel rooms via the internet.1 St. Louis County and CVC argued Prestige and the other companies were required to pay hotel and tourism taxes imposed by Â§Â§ 502.500 to 502.550 of the re... More...

$0 (06-28-2011 - MO)

Semi-Materials Co. Ltd. v. MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. and MEMC Pasadena Inc.

In March of 2011, a federal jury in St. Louis, MO ordered St. Peters, MO based MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR) to pay $19 million to Semi-Materials Co., Ltd., Semi-Materials was represented by the law firms Preti Flaherty of Portland, ME and Menees, Whitney, Burnet & Trog of Clayton, MO during a seven-day jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in St.... More...

$19042000 (03-02-2011 - MO)

Melissa Howard v. City of Kansas City, Missouri

The City of Kansas City ("the City") appeals a judgment based on a jury verdict awarding compensatory and punitive damages to Melissa Howard for discrimination by the city council ("the council") when it rejected a panel of three Caucasian women nominated for the municipal division of the circuit court because of their race. The judgment is affirmed. II. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY<... More...

$0 (01-25-2011 - MO)

J.C. Penny Life Ins. Co. v. Transit Casualty Company in Receivership

This case arises from a proof of claim filed by J.C. Penney Life Insurance Company ("Penneyâ€) against the receivership for Transit Casualty Company ("Transitâ€) pursuant to a "Reinsurance Agreement.â€ The Cole County Circuit Court entered a judgment finding that the agreement between Penney"s predecessor in interest, Beneficial Fire & Casualty Company (BF&C), and Transit is, in fac... More...

$0 (09-29-2009 - MO)

Rolando Hernandez v. Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Rolando Hernandez, a native and citizen of Guatemala, petitions for review of a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), denying his application for asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), and asylum on humanitarian grounds ("humanitarian asylumâ€), as well as his request to administratively close or continue his case. We deny the peti... More...

$0 (09-01-2009 - MO)

Nitro Distributing v. Alticor

Nitro Distributing, Inc., West Palm Convention Services, Inc., Netco, Inc., Schmitz & Associates, Inc., and U-Can-II, Inc., (collectively, appellants), appeal from the district court's1 grant of summary judgment to Alticor, Inc., Amway Corporation, and Quixtar, Inc., (collectively, Amway); dismissal of appellants' Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims; and various advers... More...

$0 (05-04-2009 - MO)

Sahra Hussein v. Michael Mukasey

Somalian citizen Sahra Hussein petitions for review of an order of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), affirming an immigration judge's (IJ's) denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). We deny the petition. When an asylum decision is based on an adverse credibility finding, as it was in this case, we generally defe... More...

$0 (05-04-2009 - MO)

Renaissance Leaving, LLC, et al. v. Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Vermeer Great Plains, Inc.

This suit involves claims of breach of contract and misrepresentation brought by two limited liability companies ("LLCsâ€), all owned an controlled by a single member, who also brings suit individually, against the seller and manufacturer of a piece of heavy equipment. The plaintiffs appeal from the grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendants. In simplest terms, this suit is a... More...

$0 (05-05-2009 - MO)

Irene Clemente-Giron v. Michael Mukasey

Irene Clemente-Giron petitions for review of a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals ("BIAâ€) affirming the immigration judge's ("IJâ€) denial of her application for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under Article 3 of the Convention Against Torture ("CATâ€). For the reasons discussed below, we deny Clemente-Giron's petition. I. BACKGROUND Clemente-... More...

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<a href="http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/05/09/043559P.pdf" target="_new">Mamed Samedov v. John Ashcroft</a>

Mamed Samedov seeks review of an order by the Board of Immigration Appeals, which affirmed, without opinion, the decision of an immigration judge (IJ) that denied Mr. Samedov asylum and withholding of removal. We deny the petition for review. -2- I. To be eligible for asylum, Mr. Samedov must qualify for refugee status, which requires that he be "unable or unwilling to return ... More...

$0 (09-07-2005 - MO)

<a href="http://www.osca.state.mo.us/courts/pubopinions.nsf/ccd96539c3fb13ce8625661f004bc7da/d8d59fa3e263be8586256d65006acd28?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,24751,24765 " target"_new">Eric (E.J.) Wright and Kevin M. Laughlin v. Mike Rankin, et al</a>.

In No. 24751 Eric (E. J.) Wright and Kevin M. Laughlin (plaintiffs) appeal a judgment declaring John Lewis and David Tate (collectively referred to as defendants) did not purposely violate provisions of Chapter 610 (the Sunshine Law).(FN1) Defendants cross-appeal in No. 24765 asserting that findings included in the findings and conclusions of the trial court are without evidentiary support and wit... More...

$0 (07-16-2003 - MO)

<a href="http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/02/06/013057P.pdf" target="_new">Tomy McGuire v. Tarmac Environmental Co., Inc. and Ronald E. Heap</a>

Tony McGuire brought a cause of action against Appellant Johnson Olowokere for tortious interference with contract. A jury found in favor of McGuire and awarded punitive damages against Olowokere in the amount of $100,000. Olowokere appeals, and we affirm. McGuire contacted and solicited quotes from various companies. On or about April 9, 1998, McGuire contacted Tarmac Environmental Co., Inc.... More...

$350000 (06-07-2002 - MO)

<a href="http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/00/09/993609P.pdf" target="_new">Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis v. L & L Exhibition Management, Inc.</a>

UnknownHBA is a nonprofit organization representing the home-building industry in metropolitan St. Louis. HBA members build homes; associate members supply goods and services to home builders. HBA has sponsored home and garden shows in the greater St. Louis area for more than forty years. Since 1981, HBA has held two shows each year, one in the spring called “The St. Louis Builders Home ... More...

$0 (09-12-2000 - MO)

City of St. Charles, Missouri v. Imperial Catering Company, Inc., et al.

Eminent Domain - Condemnation of Land - The plaintiff, the City, sought action to have condemned multiple pieces of land for future development of a convention center. The plaintiff wanted nine acres to be condemned. This action received court approval and several commissioners were then appointed to assess the damages to the property. The defendants were the property owners. The plaintiff aban... More...

$0 (06-08-1999 - MO)