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A class action lawsuit alleges Ascension Health asked potential employees to provide genetic information in the form of family medical history during the hiring process. Ascension Health, a major private healthcare system in the United States, is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Rebecca Chaplin on behalf of all current and former employees in Illinois. The suit alleges that Ascension Health violated the Illinois Legislature Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) by asking its employees to provide genetic information in the form of family medical history during the hiring process.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recapped his first year in office.

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Jackson County is facing a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Andrew Bailey and the state Tax Commission alleging property owner assessments were illegally increased, in some cases, more than 100 percent.

A man has sued Universal Studios because a clip from a movie trailer isn't included in the final theatrical version of the film.

Two brothers say a Kansas City company unlawfully retained tips meant for them.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Inc. by Tammy Stavricos in the Western District of Missouri. The case, brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, alleges that the company engaged in gender discrimination against Stavricos.

Husch Blackwell begins the year with further national expansion with the addition of five supply chain and logistics attorneys, Julie Maurer, Andy Kleiner, Aaron Schepler, Loren Ungar, and Joseph Baratta.

A Missouri woman has sued the U.S. Postal Service after she sustained injuries in the parking lot of a Jackson County location.

A couple has sued Honda, blaming a defective steering system for the man's injuries.

A potential class action lawsuit claims a business violated the Fair Labor Standards Act and Missouri's Minimum Wage Law.

A Michigan government official has sued former political allies, accusing them of libel and other injuries.

The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by Governor Michael L. Parson’s appointment of the Honorable Matthew Hearne to the circuit bench.

Partners David J. Kaufman and Nathan Viehl authored a St. Louis Business Journal article on how sellers have an increased interest in performing their due diligence on the buyer in a merger or acquisition transaction.

Sanders Warren & Russell has named Ryan Niehaus as a new partner effective January 1.

A former employee is accusing Amazon of age and racial discrimination.

A man has sued U-Haul, saying he was fired for discussing wages with his colleagues.

A potential federal class action lawsuit accuses H&M of intentionally misleading consumers into believing some of its products are environmentally friendly when they are not.

A school district is being sued by parents who seek to reverse a special education decision they say was dismissed without a due process hearing.

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.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with attorneys general from all states and several territories, has secured a $700 million agreement with Google over anticompetitive conduct concerning the Google Play Store.