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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Attorney General Bailey Levels Fraud Charges Against Software Developer in Greene County

By STL Record |
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office has filed charges against Mason W. Roller, 30, for allegedly defrauding a consumer in connection with his business, Bearded Dev Ops.

Professor Benjamin Levin Speaks at University of Virginia School of Law

By STL Record |
Professor Benjamin Levin recently spoke to second and third-year law students in the Criminal Law Colloquium at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Norma Jackson Discusses Firm Affinity Groups and DEI Efforts

By STL Record |
Thompson Coburn Chief Diversity and Attorney Development Officer Norma Jackson was interviewed on the firm’s affinity groups for a feature in The Secured Lender titled “Ally and Affinity Groups: Helping to Bring Our True Selves to Work.”

Professor Peter Wiedenbeck Coauthors ERISA Reference Book

By STL Record |
Cambridge University Press has published “ERISA Principles,” written by WashULaw Professor Peter Wiedenbeck and Brendan Maher of Texas A&M University School of Law.

Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions

Attorney General Bailey Obtains Court Order Blocking Joe Biden from Illegally Diverting Funds Away from Building the Border Wall

By STL Record |
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey obtained a court order forcing the Biden Administration to use congressionally appropriated funds to construct a barrier along the southern border.

Faculty Present at National Conference of Constitutional Law Scholars

By STL Record |
WashULaw faculty recently attended the sixth annual National Conference of Constitutional Law Scholars. Professors Dan Epps and Conor Clarke presented “The Practice of Executive Constitutionalism” at the Executive Power and the Administrative State panel discussion moderated by Mila Sohoni. Professor Travis Crum talked about multi-lingual ballots and Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act at the Rights and Democracy lightning session.

Transgender woman accuses VA of discrimination, retaliation

By Kyla Asbury |
ST. LOUIS — A transgender woman says the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against her during her employment.

Mizzou Law 3L Wins National Writing Competition

By STL Record |
Mizzou Law 3L Isaac Keller just won the 2023 American Journal of Mediation National Dispute Resolution Writing Competition.

22nd circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Ohmer circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis

By STL Record |
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-Second Circuit Judicial Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Steven Ohmer.

Missouri Supreme Court rules in nursing home COVID death case

By Kyla Asbury |
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court rejected a preliminary writ of mandamus filed by a nursing home in a wrongful death case.

John Kingston, Sonette Magnus Write for ABA on Avoiding Privilege Pitfalls

By STL Record |
Thompson Coburn partners John Kingston and Sonette Magnus authored an article published by the American Bar Association on the complexities of attorney-client privilege, several common pitfalls, and advice on how those can be avoided.

21st circuit commission announces nominees for Hearne associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar |
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission announced the panel of three nominees to be submitted to Governor Michael L. Parson to fill the associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County created by the appointment of Judge Matthew Hearne as circuit judge.

Armstrong Teasdale Welcomes Lawyers in Salt Lake City and St. Louis

By STL Record |
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associates Sarah Lucas and Katherine L. Vojas to the firm.

Missouri AG accuses Planned Parenthood of helping minors cross state border for abortions

By Kyla Asbury |
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey took a significant step last week, filing a lawsuit against a Planned Parenthood organization affiliate and alleging it violated state laws.

Attorney General Bailey Moves For Removal of Ray County Sheriff

By STL Record |
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he filed a petition of quo warranto to remove Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers from office.

Professor David Gamage Publishes Article in California Law Review

By STL Record |
David Gamage, the Law School Foundation Distinguished Professor of Law, has had a forthcoming article accepted for publication in the California Law Review.

Bailey warns school districts to stop discriminatory practices

By Kyla Asbury |
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recently took decisive action against reported cases of discrimination in several Missouri school districts, underscoring his commitment to upholding the rights of all Missourians.

Armstrong Teasdale to Recognize Prominent Alum Hon. William H. Webster, Dedicate Executive Conference Room

By STL Record |
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that on March 12, 2024, the firm will dedicate the Hon. William H. Webster Executive Conference Room in St. Louis, honoring the legacy of the firm’s friend and former partner.

Professor Sheldon Evans Pens Op-Ed in The Hill

By STL Record |
Professor Sheldon Evans writes in an op-ed that both Democrat and Republican proposals to deal with the immigration crisis are off the mark. “Americans of all stripes need a different ethos — one that recognizes immigrants’ humanity, dignity, and legal rights,” he writes.