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Missouri Supreme Court rules governor holds sole authority to fill St. Louis County prosecutor vacancy
ST. LOUIS — In a decisive legal ruling, the Missouri Supreme Court affirmed the circuit court’s judgment that Gov. Michael L. Parson has the exclusive authority to appoint a replacement for the position of St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney.
St. Louis education advocate sues school board over alleged First Amendment violations
ST. LOUIS — An advocate for educational equity in the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) system, has filed a lawsuit against the St. Louis Board of Education, alleging violations of his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Welcome to 2025: Introducing Our New Website!
As we kick off the new year, we are thrilled to unveil Thompson Coburn’s new website — a dynamic, creative, and business-minded hub that reflects who we are and how we work.
Court upholds judgment against professor in discrimination, retaliation case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals has affirmed a judgment in favor of Harris-Stowe State University and its governing body, the Board of Regents, in a case brought by a former professor.
Court of Appeals reverses trial court decision in injury case against Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District has reversed two trial court decisions in a case involving a 96-year-old woman who sustained severe injuries during a fall at Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church.
Court reverses decision denying expungement of conviction tied to marijuana possession
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District has overturned a circuit court ruling that denied the expungement of a conviction for unlawful use of a weapon involving marijuana possession.
Lawsuit alleges Ibotta fired senior executive for taking medical leave, violating FMLA, ADA
ST. LOUIS — A former senior executive of Ibotta has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of illegally discriminating against him after he took medical leave in 2023.
Shook Releases Podcast Series with Overview of AI
In the new era of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and its implications for business and the law, Shook released a series of podcasts in collaboration with Law.com, AI Here and Now.
MoveMakers and NewsMakers for December 24, 2024
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce partners Robert J. Mahon and John R. Moore and associate Xander G. Curl joined the firm’s St. Louis office, partner Crystal L. Howard joined the firm’s Overland Park, Kansas, office.
WIPR Recognizes Shook IP for Trademark Savvy
For the second time this month, World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) has recognized Shook for its IP prowess.
Missouri joins multistate lawsuit against major investment firms for anti-competitive practices
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced he has joined a coalition of 11 states in filing a lawsuit against three of the world’s largest investment firms—BlackRock, State Street Corporation and Vanguard Group.
Top takeaways: November/December 2024 Journal of The Missouri Bar
Chief Justice Mary R. Russell delivered an address to hundreds of lawyers and judges during the joint Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar and the Judicial Conference of Missouri in St. Louis Sept. 19. I
Missouri Attorney General challenges federal loan for controversial Grain Belt Express project
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called on the Biden administration to halt its $4.9 billion loan to the Grain Belt Express, a massive transmission line project that Bailey asserts will unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners.
Associate Dean Sperino files amicus brief with U.S. Supreme Court
Professor Sandra Sperino co-authored an amicus brief in the case of Ames v. Ohio Dep’t of Youth Services.
Thompson Coburn Promotes Four New Partners and Counsel Attorney for 2025
Thompson Coburn is pleased to announce that the firm has elected four attorneys to partnership and promoted one attorney to counsel.
Attorney General Bailey Slams Biden Administration for Disregarding Property Owners
In an effort to protect Missourians’ property rights, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to Biden’s Department of Energy urging them to halt their $4.9 billion loan to aid the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a massive transmission line project that will unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners.
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Manipulating Energy Markets
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced he joined a coalition of 11 states in suing the largest international investors, BlackRock, State Street Corporation and Vanguard Group, for using illegal means and anticompetitive practices to artificially constrict the market for coal.
Professor Woods publishes book review
Professor Jayne Woods, an associate teaching professor of law at Mizzou Law, has published a new book review, “Process, not Product” in the Fall 2024 Journal of the Association of Legal Writing Directors: Legal Communication & Rhetoric.
Thompson Coburn Trio Named Influential Lawyers in Missouri
Three partners from Thompson Coburn's litigation practice – David Coffman, Booker Shaw, and Ben Harner – have been recognized as Influential Lawyers by Missouri Lawyers Media.
Halle Dimar Joins Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Counsel Halle L. Dimar to the firm’s Litigation practice in St. Louis.