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Emeritus Professor Esbeck publishes blog post on law of church autonomy
Carl Esbeck, the Isabella Wade and Paul Lyda Professor Emeritus and R.B. Price Professor Emeritus, recently published a blog post on the Federal Society website discussing the recent ruling of Markel v. Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America and its impact on the law of church autonomy.
Charter Communications faces ERISA class action over 401(k) plan mismanagement
ST. LOUIS — Charter Communications is facing a class-action lawsuit from employees who allege the company breached its fiduciary duties by misusing retirement plan assets.
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for Lay circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Virginia W. Lay to the position of appellate court judge.
Former Missouri Governor’s General Counsel Evan Rodriguez Joins Armstrong Teasdale
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Evan Rodriguez to the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.
Changes from 2023 didn't take Roundup plaintiffs' 'shaky' causation experts
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Experts once called "shaky" by the federal judge hearing thousands of Roundup cases can continue to testify, as the latest wave of plaintiffs make their way through a multidistrict litigation proceeding.
Missouri contractor indicted for alleged fraud, financial exploitation of elderly
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County grand jury has indicted a 38-year-old man on multiple felony charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud consumers through his contracting businesses, All in One Contracting and JCB Construction Service.
Attorney General Bailey Charges Contractor with Fraud in St. Louis County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Grand Jury of St. Louis County has returned charges against Joseph C. Benne, 38, for allegedly defrauding consumers in connection with his businesses All in One Contracting and JCB Construction Service.
Missouri Attorney General sues Jackson County over counseling ordinance, citing First Amendment violations
KANSAS CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Jackson County, challenging a recently enacted ordinance that he claims infringes on the First Amendment rights of licensed counselors and limits the therapy options available to children seeking guidance on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Mizzou 3Ls finish 2nd in national competition
Congratulations to Mizzou Law 3Ls Liz Eastlund and Austin Siener for finishing second place in the MAC CUP II ABA M&A Committee National Invitational!
Taxes in your practice: 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals denies lawyer’s car racing deductions
Scott E. Vincent is the founding member of Vincent Law, LLC in Kansas City.
Shook Recognized for Trial Skills by CVN in List of Most Impressive Defense Verdicts
Courtroom View Network (CVN) chose a defense verdict obtained by Shook among its list of “Top 10 Most Impressive Defense Verdicts of 2024.”
AG’s office accuses Starbucks of race, sex discrimination
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has filed a federal lawsuit against Starbucks accusing the coffee company violating federal and state laws prohibiting race discrimination.
Yale and Northwestern professors to present at Mizzou Law tax colloquium
On Wednesday, February 12th, Ari Glogower (Northwestern Law) & Andrew Granato (Yale) will present their draft paper – “Reforming the Taxation of Life Insurance” – at the Mizzou Law Tax Policy Colloquium, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm Central Time.
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for impending associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the impending associate circuit judge vacancy that will be created by Governor Michael Kehoe’s appointment of one of the three associate circuit judges nominated to fill the circuit judge vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Nancy Watkins McLaughlin.
Bailey joins fellow GOP AGs investigating Fauci’s COVID-19 response
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
UNC Law Professor to present at Mizzou Law tax colloquium
On Wednesday, February 5th, Leigh Osofsky of the University of North Carolina School of Law will present her draft paper – “WELLNESS AND THE TAX LAW ” – at the Mizzou Law Tax Policy Colloquium, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm Central Time.
Professor Tuch Presents “Green Gatekeepers” at Academia Sinica in Taipei
In December, Andrew F. Tuch, Professor of Law, presented his paper “Green Gatekeepers” at Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan’s national research academy.
Serve on the Board of Governors, YLS Council: Nominating petitions due June 20
Make a difference in the legal profession by serving on The Missouri Bar Board of Governors or Young Lawyers’ Section Council. Lawyers have until June 20 to submit their nominating petitions.
St. Louis security officers sue employer over unpaid overtime
ST. LOUIS — Two security officers have filed a lawsuit against The City’s Finest (TCF), a Missouri-based security company and its owner alleging violations of state and federal labor laws.
Donna Schmitt, Julia Lang Recognized in 2025 World Trademark Review 1000
Armstrong Teasdale announces that Partner Donna Schmitt and Counsel Julia Lang have been recognized in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, which identifies leading national and international trademark practitioners and firms around the world.