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Supreme Court upholds order blocking student loan cancellation scheme
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a court order he secured at the lower court level, effectively blocking the Biden-Harris Administration's latest attempt at student loan cancellation.
Supreme Court Upholds Attorney General Bailey’s Court Order Blocking Biden-Harris Student Loan Scheme
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the United States Supreme Court upheld the court order he obtained at the Eighth Circuit blocking the Biden-Harris Administration’s latest illegal student loan cancellation scheme.
Bailey part of coalition that secures temporary restraining order in Biden-Harris "Parole in Place" program
JEFFERSON CITY—Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recently announced that his office and 16 other states had filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration's "Parole in Place" (PIP) rule and secured a temporary restraining order involving the program.
Husch Blackwell Represents Swift Current Energy in Securing Tax Equity Investment from Google
Husch Blackwell represented Swift Current Energy in closing a tax equity investment from Google for the Double Black Diamond Solar project, an 800 MWdc (593 MWac) facility located 30 miles west of Springfield, Illinois.
Matt Braunel to Lead Missouri Bar IP & Biotech Committee
Thompson Coburn partner Matt Braunel has been appointed as a chair of the Intellectual Property & Biotech Law Committee of The Missouri Bar for the 2024-25 bar year.
Appeals court says claims were time-barred, sides with architecture firms
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court ruled in favor of architecture firms, finding that the appellant's claims were time-barred.
Attorney General Bailey Obtains Win Halting Biden-Harris Illegal ‘Parole in Place’ Program
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office joined 16 other states in filing suit against the Biden-Harris Administration’s “parole in place” (PIP) rule that would allow millions of illegal immigrants to circumvent the law and obtain permanent residency.
WashU Law Welcomes New Students at Convocation
On Monday, August 19, WashU Law proudly welcomed the incoming class of JD, LLM, MLS, and JSD students for Convocation.
Sixteen Husch Blackwell Partners Recognized on Benchmark Litigation's 40 and Under List
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Benchmark Litigation, a leading legal directory devoted solely to litigation, has selected 16 of the firm’s partners for the 2024 Benchmark 40 and Under List.
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for Lorne Baker associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Lorne Baker as circuit judge.
Attorney General Bailey Issues Statement Following New Hearing Set in Marcellus Williams Case
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Missouri Supreme Court sided with his office and issued a preliminary writ forcing the trial court to comply with the law and hold an evidentiary hearing in the Marcellus Williams case.
Appellate court affirms decision upholding sovereign immunity
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss an amended petition upholding the Missouri Veterans' Home's sovereign immunity from a lawsuit.
Professors Woods and Alexander Present at the LWI Bienniel Conference
Professors Anne Alexander and Jayne Woods each presented separately at the Legal Writing Institute’s Biennial Conference this summer in Indianapolis, Ind.
Federal court grants motion to dismiss several claims in asbestos suit
ST. LOUIS — A federal court in Missouri granted a motion to dismiss pertaining to several claims in an asbestos case against Johnson & Johnson and PTI Union.
Don Barzowski presented E. A. Richter Award for excellence in citizenship education
Don Barzowski was recognized for his exceptional contributions to citizenship education by receiving this year's prestigious E.A. Richter Award.
Class of 2027 has highest credentials ever
Incoming 1Ls at Mizzou Law have achieved something no other Mizzou Law class has ever achieved.
Federal appellate court sides with Biden Administration on Missouri gun law
ST. LOUIS — A federal appeals court sided with the Biden Administration, declaring several gun laws invalid.
Attorney General Bailey Launches Investigation into Reports of Stolen Social Security Numbers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he has launched an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company that allows its customers to search billions of records with instant results, over allegations that they failed to properly secure and safeguard Missourians’ personally identifiable information.
Professors Benjamin Levin and Sheldon Evans Attend CrimFest 2024
Professors Benjamin Levin and Sheldon Evans recently attended CrimFest at the Cardozo School of Law in New York City.
Industry Coverage: Chris Hohn Begins Tenure as Chair of Thompson Coburn
Chris Hohn recently assumed the role of chair at Thompson Coburn, taking over from Roman Wuller, who has led the firm since 2020.