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Professor Ryan Vacca publishes article in Harvard journal
Ryan Vacca, the John D. Lawson Professor of Law at Mizzou Law, published a new article, Revisiting the Federal Circuit En Banc, in the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology.
Thad Blenke Discusses SEP Patent Dispute
Thompson Coburn partner Thad Blenke was quoted in an IAM article on Lenovo's patent dispute with Ericsson that could have broader industry implications.
21st circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Waldemer circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Dean Waldemer.
Bailey says DOJ failed to comply with FOIA requests for Trump prosecution documents
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has a filed a lawsuit seeking to have the U.S. Department of Justice turn over documents regarding the “illicit prosecutions” of former President Donald J. Trump.
Two UMKC Faculty Named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professors
The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named two University of Missouri-Kansas City faculty members Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professors.
Matt Landwehr Elected to AIM Executive Board
TC partner Matt Landwehr was recently elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM). Matt was elected to the Board of Directors in 2023.
21st circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Lorne Baker associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Lorne Baker as circuit judge.
Non-binary student sues school district for discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A non-binary student is suing Harrisonville School District alleging they were discriminated against by administrative staff.
New Partner Becky Christensen Joins Labor & Employment Practice
Thompson Coburn announced that Becky Christensen has joined its Labor & Employment practice as a partner in St. Louis.
Law Center professors new book examines tensions in U.S. legal education
Our very own professor Carlo Pedrioli has published a new scholarly book with Carolina Academic Press.
Abbott Labs formula court ruling raises concerns about fairness
ST. LOUIS — The July decision in Abbott v. Margo Gill Laboratories raises concerns about the potential impact on the availability of products essential for the care of premature infants, and with another trial scheduled to begin soon, there are worries about Abbott's ability to remain afloat.
Veterans Clinic staffer wins Missouri Bar Award
Eugene O’Loughlin, intake coordinator and veterans benefits specialist in the Veterans Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law, was awarded the 2024 Liberty Bell Award from the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Council.
Here’s How UMKC is Embracing Artificial Intelligence
Kansas City’s research university is known for being innovative and future-forward.
Former hospital CEO sues hospital, county for retaliation, discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A woman and former employee is suing is suing Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital (PMHS) after she claims she was retaliated against.
Judges, lawyers, legislators honored for advancing administration of justice in Missouri
At an annual ceremony honoring service to Missouri and the state’s judiciary, 11 judges, two lawyers, 12 legislators and a team of staff members were honored for their contributions to protecting and improving the effective administration of justice in Missouri.
Mark Indelicato, Danielle Ullo Discuss Economic Impact on CRE and Restaurant Industries
Thompson Coburn partner Mark Indelicato and associate Danielle Ullo wrote a new article in Crain’s New York Business highlighting the economic implications for commercial real estate and the restaurant sector.
Alternative Apportionment – The Battle Moves International on September 26, 2024
Tax attorney Chris Wilson will be speaking on a panel at the Council on State Taxation's (COST) 55th Annual Meeting about the rising legislative efforts to impose additional taxes on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), foreign dividends and Subpart F income.
Express Scripts seeks injunctive relief against FTC for July report
ST. LOUIS — Express Scripts is seeking to have a July 2024 report vacated and for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to retract its statements regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in a recent federal lawsuit.
MO LIRC Issues Decision Denying COVID-19 as Occupational Disease in Johnson v. RBX Transportation
The Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission issued a decision on September 17, 2024, affirming the Award in Gordon Johnson v. RBX Transportation, Injury No. 20-094915.
Faculty Spotlight — Meet Eric Hintz
To poet John Donne, no man is an island.