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Conductor accuses Union Pacific of retaliatory discharge
A conductor is accusing Union Pacific of retaliatory discharge.
Man sues electric skateboard manufacturer over safety issues
A Missouri man blames the manufacturer for his injuries from using an electric skateboard.
Evan Goldfarb Named to Health Care Law 2024 Power List
Thompson Coburn health care partner Evan Goldfarb was named to the Missouri Lawyers Media Health Care Law 2024 Power List.
Attorney General Bailey Levels Fraud Charges Against Software Developer in Greene County
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
David Gamage, the Law School Foundation Distinguished Professor of Law, has had a forthcoming article accepted for publication in the California Law Review.