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AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Thompson Coburn Recognized as Most Philanthropic Midsize Company in St. Louis for Third Year in a Row
Thompson Coburn was selected as the first-place honoree for midsize companies in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2024 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.
MoBar memory: March-April 2024
In 2019, The Missouri Bar’s Juror Appreciation Week poster was recognized with a national award.
Professor Danielle D’Onfro Authors Harvard Law Review Article
“Contract-Wrapped Property,” an article authored by Professor Danielle D’Onfro has been published in the Harvard Law Review.
Michele Kloeppel, Fred Strasheim Named to M&A POWER List
Thompson Coburn partners Michele Kloeppel and Fred Strasheim have been named to the Missouri Lawyers Media Mergers & Acquisitions 2024 Power List.
Three K.C. women say Chapter 84 is unconstitutional
Three Kansas City women have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Michael Parson, Attorney General Andrew Bailey and others alleging a law governing large police departments in Missouri is unconstitutional.
Former corrections officer says he was discriminated against for disability
A former corrections officer has sued the Missouri Department of Corrections and several of its officials alleging he was subjected to disability discrimination.
Tax court finds option agreement was taxable gift
In Huffman v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue,1 the tax court found that when a son exercised an option to purchase shares from his parents in a family business, the valuation of the shares did not meet Internal Revenue Code requirements and was not comparable to an arm’s length transaction between unrelated parties.
Mizzou Law Raises Record $70,000 at 20th Annual Tim Heinsz 5K
Mizzou Law’s hosted the 20th annual Tim Heinsz Race on last weekend. Students, faculty, alumni and community members enjoyed clear skies, a catered meal and the usual lineup of foot and bike races all in support of student scholarships.
Couple says blind spot in Chevy Traverse led to child's death
A couple has sued General Motors alleging a blind spot in the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse led to their child's death.
Restaurant server says she was vicim of sexual discrimination
A former server says she was a victim of sexual discrimination while working at 54th Street Restaurant and Drafthouse.
Professor Conor Clarke Presents at Tax Policy Colloquium
Professor Conor Clarke presented “Income Inequality and the Corporate Sector” (with Wojciech Kopczuk of Columbia University) at the University of California, Irvine School of Law as part of its Tax Policy Colloquium hosted by Natascha Fastabend.
Estate blames nursing home for women's death from pressure sores
The estate of a woman says she died from an avoidable pressure ulcer and infection while living in a nursing home.
Black employee files racial discrimination lawsuit against Walmart
A Black employee has filed a racial discrimination and wrongful terminatoin lawsuit against Walmart.
NFIB praises measures to benefit small business advancing from Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — NFIB Missouri State Director Brad Jones is hopeful about several pro-small business measures currently before the state Legislature.
OCDC complains Ashcroft's criticism of appeals court in media interview violates Bar rule
A purported bar complaint against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for what appears to be his critique of an appeals court ruling lacks allegations he violated a rule that lawyers shall not impugn the integrity of judges, according to the Republican candidate for governor.
Senate candidate announces plans, details about new party
ST. LOUIS — U.S. Senate Candidate Jared Young has responded to Missouri voters' rejection of the broken two-party system by unveiling a new party — the Better Party.
Attorney General Bailey Warns of Baseball Ticket Scams as Season Begins
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued guidance to Missouri baseball fans for avoiding ticket scams as the 2024 baseball season begins.
Woman says she was fired after taking two days off to attend funeral
A former employee says she was fired by Skills Unlimited after she took two day off from work to attend a funeral.
Morrisey, other AGs: DOJ must reconsider ‘red flag’ gun law hub
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republican AGs say a new hub created by the U.S. Department of Justice “pushes for the more aggressive use of so-called ‘red flag’ gun laws.”