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MoBar memory: March-April 2024
In 2019, The Missouri Bar’s Juror Appreciation Week poster was recognized with a national award. -
Tax court finds option agreement was taxable gift
In Huffman v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue,1 the tax court found that when a son exercised an option to purchase shares from his parents in a family business, the valuation of the shares did not meet Internal Revenue Code requirements and was not comparable to an arm’s length transaction between unrelated parties. -
The Young Lawyer’s Section Council gathers for winter meeting
The Young Lawyer’s Section Council of The Missouri Bar met Feb. 23-24, in St. Louis for networking, planning, and community service. -
Legislative update: Feb. 23, 2024
On Feb. 19, HB 1886, which contained Missouri Bar-endorsed legislation, was defeated on 3rd reading on the House floor. -
MoveMakers and NewMakers for February 20, 2024
Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation's largest mass torts firms and a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that firm Chairman and Founder John Simmons has been inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame as a “Contributor.” -
MoveMakers & NewsMakers for January 2, 2024
Sanders Warren & Russell has named Ryan Niehaus as a new partner effective January 1. -
MOLAP's top content of 2023
The Missouri Lawyers' Assistance Program is a professional, confidential counseling program for members of The Missouri Bar, immediate family members who reside with them, and law students. -
#MoBarNews: December 2023 Recap
As 2023 comes to a close, you might be considering resolutions for 2024. -
Five lawyers honored with 2023 Pro Bono Awards
Chris Dunn, Emily Elam, Ben Faber, Kathleen Irish, and Dale Roberts were recently honored with The Missouri Bar’s 2023 Pro Bono Awards for their commitment to serving their communities and dedication to ensuring equal access to legal services for all. -
Upcoming ethics programs for Missouri lawyers
If you’re looking for ethics programs to fulfill your minimum continuing legal education requirements, MoBarCLE has sessions tying Bonnie and Clyde to modern day attorney ethics to no-cost programs prioritizing lawyer well-being. -
Retirees: Waive your enrollment fee by providing pro bono services
If you’re retired or currently on a break from your practice, you’re in a unique position to help Missourians who need legal answers. -
Meet your new Board of Governors: Matt Casey
Matt Casey, partner at Casey Devoti & Brockland in St. Louis, was elected as a District 11 representative to The Missouri Bar Board of Governors in August. -
Supreme Court of Missouri order: Court Operating Rule 4.07
In re: Repeal of subdivision 4.07.1 of subdivision 4.07, entitled "Filing Information Sheet," of Court Operating Rule 4, entitled "Uniform Record Keeping System," and, in lieu thereof, adoption of a new subdivision 4.07.1 of subdivision 4.07, entitled "Filing Information Sheet." -
New Missouri Lawyers sworn in during Fall 2023 Enrollment Ceremonies
More than 300 new Missouri lawyers took their oaths of admission on Friday, Sept. 29, during seven enrollment ceremonies at the Supreme Court of Missouri building in Jefferson City. -
Annie Gibson named ‘Prosecutor of the Year’
The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys named Annie Gibson as the 2023 “Prosecutor of the Year” for her exemplary skills and service. -
Important change affecting all eFilers takes effect Sept. 21
The State Judicial Records Committee recently approved a description change to the eFiling document type previously labeled “Redaction Information Filing Sheet” to the new label of "CRIFS/Unredacted document" in an effort to more clearly denote which documents should be attached to the filed document. -
Missouri Bar honors 2023 Senior Counselors
Congratulations to the latest group of “Senior Counselors” honored at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Kansas City. -
Dr. Isaac Amon to be named 2023 W. Oliver Rasch award recipient
Dr. Isaac Amon has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 W. Oliver Rasch Award. The award was presented to him at the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar in recognition of his article titled "The enduring lesson of John Lilburne's saga: Self-incrimination in the criminal justice system," which was published in the January/February 2022 edition of the Journal of The Missouri Bar. -
Missouri Supreme Court Chief Judge delivers annual judiciary address
Mary Russell became Chief Judge of the Missouri Supreme Court on July 1