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'Unexcused delay': Lawyers suing Nike waited too long to file new complaint
ST. LOUIS - Class action lawyers who wanted another shot at Nike won't get their wish granted by a St. Louis federal judge.
Missouri Supreme Court issues permanent injunction in immunity case involving road work deaths
JEFFERSON CITY — The Supreme Court of Missouri issued permanent writs of prohibition following the deaths of four state employees during a work-zone traffic accident.
Shook Privacy Litigation Lauded in New Client-Driven Chambers USA Ranking
Chambers USA recognized Shook for eight top spots and welcomed new services and faces in the latest rankings based on client feedback.
Missouri AG settles sunshine law case with Belle
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a settlement between his office and the city of Belle involving the state's Sunshine Law.
St. Louis inmates alleging 'inhumane' conditions see setback to class action lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – A federal appellate court has reversed a lower court decision that certified classes of pre-trial and post-conviction detainees at St. Louis’ now-closed Medium Security Institution who challenged what they believe are the facility’s “inhumane” conditions.
Shook Hosts 21st Annual Update of the Law CLE Webinar
Shook presented a day of learning at its 21st annual Update of the Law CLE, June 6.
Professor MJ Durkee Presents at United States Air Force Academy
Professor MJ Durkee presented “Space Law as Twenty-First Century International Law,” at the United States Air Force Academy, in a Space Law Lecture Series organized by their Law, Technology, and Warfare Research Cell.
Insurer says its policy didn't cover damages from ingesting Dollar Tree breath mints
An insurance company says it shouldn’t have to pay damages in another lawsuit because its policy didn’t cover the cause of action.
Professor David Gamage presents and Northwestern conference
Professor David Gamage attended a conference for Tax Professors Tenured 1-15 years at Northwestern University, where he presented his recent paper.
'Junk science' continues to drive products litigation, producing taxpayer burdens, research shows
Questionable science continues to drive lawsuits against the weed-killer Roundup and other consumer products, placing multibillion-dollar financial burdens on companies and also hampering innovation and placing strains on taxpayers.
Professor Kimberly Norwood Receives The Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award
Congratulations to Professor Kimberly Norwood, who received The Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award from the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis on May 21.
Class-action lawsuit says Molson Coors misled consumers on with marketing on hard seltzer
KANSAS CITY — A class-action lawsuit was filed against Molson Coors Beverage Company USA alleging it misled consumers with the marketing of its canned cocktail.
25 Years of Law, Gender, and Justice
2023-2024 marked the 25th academic year that WashULaw in partnership with the Department of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies has offered the course Law, Gender, and Justice to undergraduate students.
Lawsuits allege Pepperidge Farms, Kraft Heinz are falsely advertising products
ST. LOUIS — Two class action lawsuits alleging false advertisements have been filed against Kraft Heinz Foods Company and Pepperidge Farm.
Class action alleges Tyson Foods failed to pay overtime wages
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A former employee of Tyson Foods has sued the company in a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to properly pay employees their proper wages.
Professor Kathleen Clark on PBS NewsHour
Professor Kathleen Clark was interviewed on PBS News Hour.
Kansas City Law Firm Commits $250,000 to Bar Prep Support
Wagstaff and Cartmell, a litigation law firm in Kansas City, made a five-year, $250,000 commitment to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law’s bar preparation fund.
Shook Recognized Among Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity
Seramount has selected Shook among its 2024 list of Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity.
Librarian Laura Wilcoxon’s article selected as a 2023 Top 20 Instruction article
The ALA Library Instruction Round Table Top 20 Committee has selected Mizzou Law librarian Laura Wilcoxon’s article “A Next-Generation Framework.
Professor John Inazu: New Book, Speaking Engagements, Interviews, and More
Professor John Inazu’s latest book “Learning to Disagree” was published in April.