Megan Davis

In our legal system, punitive damages can be a useful tool used to punish defendants that intentionally cause harm. But in Missouri, punitive damages are too often being abused by […]

On Feb. 1, Rep. Kathy Swan’s bill making it easier for business leaders to teach special workforce courses passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 141-3. Right now, […]

A law intended to protect Missouri consumers is now more commonly being used against them to line the pockets of trial attorneys. Gas dealers, rental companies and food manufacturers are […]

Missouri’s Prevailing Wage Law establishes a minimum wage rate that must be paid to workers on public construction projects in the state, such as bridges, roads and government buildings. That […]

It’s a nightmare for any business leader to see their company turned into a crime scene. However, many Missouri business leaders aren’t aware that in the wake of a tragic […]

Rep. Bruce DeGroot, a Republican from Chesterfield, has introduced a bill to prevent unfairness in asbestos claims.  House Bill 1645 would prevent the current practice of double-dipping that depletes limited […]

The Missouri Senate has confirmed Rob Dixon and Anna Hui as directors of two departments that are critical to the future of the state’s economy. Dixon will serve as director […]

Missouri’s venue and joinder laws put out a welcome mat for out-of-state trial attorneys exploiting the system by trying to win outlandish judgments against out-of-state businesses. All attorneys have to […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has spun off GovWatch, a Jefferson City-based legislative tracking service, to be operated as an independent entity. Since 1994, the Missouri Chamber has […]

As the nation marks national Computer Science Education Week, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is advocating for new legislation to bolster computer science education in the state. Today, […]

Ahead of the 2018 Legislative Session, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released a set of pro-business priorities to help guide lawmakers as they seek to build on […]

Missouri residents will be able to board airplanes and access federal facilities with their current state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards at least through October 10, 2018. The Department of […]

The 2017 Missouri Business Awards  on Nov. 16 brought together business and policy leaders from all across the state to celebrate the companies and individuals dedicated to improving our economy and […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry honored Governor Eric Greitens with the Man in the Arena award at the Missouri Business Awards on November 16 in St. Louis. When he […]

The Missouri Chamber Legal Foundation filed an amicus brief urging the Missouri Supreme Court to accept transfer in Wieland v. Owner Operator Services, Inc. The Court heard arguments in this […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes Katey Twehous as the organization’s new Director of Conference Development. Twehous will join the Missouri Chamber’s Seminar Department, overseeing production for a […]

If something big is taking shape in Missouri, it’s a safe bet that Fabick Cat is part of the effort. In the regions Fabick serves, the company’s dealerships are synonymous […]

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce was named 2017 Chamber of the Year by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Jackson Chamber Director Brian Gerau received the award during the […]

Seven of the fastest growing companies in Missouri were honored by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the 2017 Fast Track award during the annual  Missouri Business Awards […]

The Missouri Chamber Political Action Committee has endorsed Rep. Mike Cierpiot in the special election for Missouri Senate District 8. The endorsement was officially announced on Oct. 27 at Legacy […]

An alarming trend in mass tort litigation is coming to light as tenuous cases known as “slack-fill” lawsuits are beginning to clog up court time and resources in our judicial […]

This week Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson launched Buy Missouri, a new program to recognize and promote products made within Missouri’s borders while strengthening the state’s economy. Over two days Parson […]

This October, factories threw open their doors for thousands of middle and high school students across the state on Manufacturing Day to demonstrate that modern manufacturing is anything but dark, […]

During a Sept. 28 speech in Independence, Mo., Rob Engstrom, the U.S. Chamber’s senior vice president and national political director, shared his thoughts on the emerging tax reform discussion. Engstrom […]