News from July 2023
Nike wants class action over what's in its clothing tossed
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - Nike is hoping a federal judge will throw out a class action lawsuit against it, just like a colleague did with a similar case.
State senator announces candidacy for U.S. Senate
Karla May seeks to unseat Sen. Josh Hawley
St. Charles County Council to vote on a resolution to enforce library dress code
Some 550 people attended a library board meeting last month to discuss the appropriateness of an employee’s wardrobe
Renew Missouri reacts to Gov. Parson vetoing an $8.5 million smeltering company loan
Renew Missouri calls on Rural Electric Cooperatives to seek Inflation Reduction Act funding
Missouri Supreme Court announces 22nd circuit commission seeks applicants for Perkins associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis
The Twenty-second Circuit Judicial Commission (city of St. Louis) is accepting applications for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by Judge Lynne Perkins’ appointment to the circuit bench.
Armstrong Teasdale announces Armstrong Teasdale’s Recently Promoted Lauren Schuster Recognized with 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Award
Armstrong Teasdale proudly announces that Partner Lauren Schuster has earned a 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Award from Missouri Lawyers Media, citing her ongoing commitment to “advancing diversity, inclusion and the dignity of all people in Missouri’s legal profession and in communities in which exceptional legal work impacts justice for all.”
Missouri Supreme Court announces 21st circuit commission seeks applicants for new circuit judge position, Medler associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for a new circuit judge position created by the Missouri General Assembly.
Gov. Parson asked to schedule a special legislative session by conservative groups
Conservative groups fear the 2024 elections will detract from next year's legislative session
Saint Louis University reacts to U.S. Supreme Court overturning diversity-based admissions
AG Bailey warned universities and municipalities to immediately end race-based affirmative action policies
Biden administration appeals court's social media rules in Missouri AG's censorship lawsuit
Judge Terry Doughty granted a preliminary injunction in the Missouri v. Biden
Litigation against GAL concerning teen who killed herself proceeds to discovery
Eastern District of Missouri magistrate denied GAL Jennifer Williams' motion for judgment
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale announces Greensfelder Debuts New Slip in Law Scholarship With Inaugural Recipient Season Walker
Greensfelder is pleased to announce that Season Walker is the recipient of the firm’s inaugural SLIP in Law Scholarship, a new initiative intended to assist the firm’s St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP) graduates who go on to attend law school
St. Louis judge to decide fate of lawsuit against state abortion ban
13 clergy from six faith traditions allege HB 126 violates the separation of church and state
U.S. Supreme Court rules against Pres. Biden’s debt forgiveness plan
Prof. Kenneth Warren thinks the decision makes sense.
Husch Blackwell LLP announces TaRonda Randall Receives 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Award from Missouri Lawyers Media
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Missouri Lawyers Media will honor TaRonda Randall with the 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Award.
Shook Hardy Bacon LLP announces Shook Helps Develop IP Docketing Software
Shook earned a prestigious Patricia award from Patrix, an international IP case management software provider.
Husch Blackwell LLP announces Husch Blackwell Earns Well Workplace Platinum Award
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) is recognizing the firm with a national three-year Well Workplace Platinum Award.
Shook Hardy Bacon LLP announces Shook Among Initial Class to Sign HRC LGBTQ+ Ally Business Pledge
Shook has signed the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) “Count Us In” Business Pledge against the recent upsurge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation enacted across the country.