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Better Party candidates present 25K signatures to Secretary of State
JEFFERSON CITY — Two candidates who are running in a new independent party presented the Missouri Secretary of State with 25,000 signatures from registered voters across the state last week.
Class action filed against Rawlings Financial
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against The Rawlings Company and related companies.
Woman sues after slip and fall at U.S. Post Office
A woman has filed a lawsuit after she says she was injured at a U.S. Post Office branch.
Missouri AG sues over Biden's student loan plan
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey spearheaded a legal action involving seven states against the Biden Administration's new student loan program, termed the "SAVE" Plan.
WashULaw Hosts Election Law Conference
WashULaw recently hosted its Election Law Conference at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Shook IP Partner named to Ingram’s 40 Under Forty
Ingram’s has selected Shook Partner Lauren Douville among the 2024 class of 40 Under Forty.
Thompson Coburn Releases 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Report
Thompson Coburn has released the Firm’s 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Report, which details all of our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the previous year.
UMKC Law Trial Teams Compete in National Trial Competition
Two UMKC School of Law Trial Teams competed in the 2024 National Trial Competition.
Thompson Coburn Bolsters Los Angeles Business Litigation Practice with New Lateral Partner
Thompson Coburn LLP adds Daniel Wu as a partner in the firm’s growing Los Angeles office.
Family blames canoe rental for man's death
The estate of a man has sued a resort and rental company blaming it for a fatal canoeing accident.
Union says BNSF Railway has violated Railway Labor Act
A union for rail workers says BNSF Railway has violated the federal Railway Labor Act.
Manufacturing Success: Avoiding the Crosshairs of the EEOC on April 23, 2024
Insulate your company against risks to the manufacturing industry brought to light by the EEOC's recently announced strategic enforcement plan.
2L Mina Nur Basmaci Places Second at Jessup World Cup Competition
The WashULaw Jessup team competed in the International Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup World Cup Moot Court competition, held from March 30 to April 6, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
KCIC issues 2023 asbestos litigation report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An analysis done by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm KCIC found that asbestos filings were up by 2.4% in 2023 over the previous year.
Bailey gets court order forcing Planned Parenthood to hand over documents
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has succeeded in three separate court battles against clinics across the state regarding gender transition interventions on children and forcing them to comply with investigations.
Mo. attorney sues St. Louis County exec to help seniors get tax break
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri attorney has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and others, claiming he negligently implemented the Senior Property Tax Freeze program.
2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees
We are pleased to announce the honorees for this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards, celebrating WashULaw graduates who have achieved success in their respective fields.
Shook Lends Litigation Heft to End Wichita Gang List Lawsuit
After three years of litigation, the City of Wichita approved a settlement that will significantly reform the policy and practices of the Wichita Police Department's (WPD) long-standing use of an unconstitutional and discriminatory “Gang List” or “Gang Database.”
Prospective employee accuses Love's Travel Stops of racial discrimination
A Black man claims he was passed over for a job with Love's Travel Stops because of his race.
Parents claim K.C. charter school isn't providing thorough education
Parents of a student claim a Kansas City charter school isn't providing a thorough education for their child.