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WashU Law Professional Pathway with Erica Martin on March 27, 2025
Spotlight on WashU Law alumni: Erica Martin, WashU Law Alum, and Attorney for the US Securities & Exchange Commission.
Blind man sues American Jazz Museum over website accessibility
ST. JOSEPH — A blind man has filed a federal lawsuit against the American Jazz Museum, alleging that the museum's website is inaccessible to individuals with visual disabilities and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Features Shook Partner on New Employment Litigation
Shook National Employment Litigation & Policy Practice Chair Bill Martucci spoke to Missouri Lawyers Weekly (MLW) regarding Missouri’s recent Proposition A ballot measure, and the legal challenges that will be proposed before Missouri’s Supreme Court.
2025 Journal Write-On Competition Mandatory Meeting on March 26, 2025
Learn more about WashU’s four publications, the write-on registration process, and what to expect from the competition in May.
SLU, insurance provider face lawsuit over terminated disability benefits
ST. LOUIS — A former employee has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis University (SLU) and Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, alleging both parties breached their contract by terminating her long-term disability benefits without notice.
Appellate Court to Honor Judges Kelly C. Broniec and Kurt S. Odenwald
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, plans to convene a special session of the court en banc at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, to unveil portraits of Judges Kelly C. Broniec and Kurt S. Odenwald at the Old Post Office, 815 Olive Street, in St. Louis. Broniec, a former Eastern District appellate judge, was appointed to the Supreme Court of Missouri in September 2023.
Court upholds denial of arbitration in Autohaus case
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court has affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration filed by Autohaus LLC and Auto Services Company Inc., ruling that the companies waived their right to arbitrate by substantially participating in the litigation process.
Missouri AG pushes FCC to return broadband funds
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to return $177 million in defaulted funding to the state for rural broadband expansion.
21st circuit commission announces nominees for Lay circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission announced the panel of three nominees to be submitted to Governor Michael Kehoe to fill the circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Virginia W. Lay to the position of appellate judge.
Missouri AG issues cease and desist order against Planned Parenthood
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a cease and desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in the state, prohibiting them from performing chemical abortions without an approved complication plan.
Attorney General Andrew Bailey Moves to Protect Missourians by Issuing Cease and Desist Against Planned Parenthood
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a Cease and Desist Order against Planned Parenthood facilities in Missouri, formally prohibiting them from performing chemical abortions in violation of state law.
MVP Law Announces George Halper’s Retirement
McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A. (MVP Law) announces George Halper’s retirement from the firm, with his last day being March 14, 2025.
$1 million gift to support students in study abroad and public interest programs
As a part of the 2025 Mizzou Giving Day, Professor Emeritus Rodney Uphoff has given a generous gift of $1 million to Mizzou Law to provide important financial support to law students pursuing transformative educational and public service experiences.
Missouri Supreme Court suspends judge for one year without pay for judicial misconduct
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has suspended Judge Joe Don McGaugh, an associate circuit judge in Carroll County, for one year without pay following findings of repeated judicial misconduct.
MVP Attorneys Participate in March and April Events
On March 19th, join MVP Attorneys Jessica Voelker, Sarah Boston, Colin Lane, and Nora McHenry at TopGolf Omaha for an evening in support of Kids’ Chance of Nebraska.
21st circuit commission announces nominees for Dunne associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission announced the panel of three nominees to be submitted to Governor Michael Kehoe to fill the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Ellen W. Dunne to the position of circuit judge.
WashU Law Career Talk | Government Lawyering on March 19, 2025
Explore your dedication to public service! Join the WashU Law Career Center for an insightful informational session highlighting careers in government law.
Mo. Supreme Court orders arbitration in Urban Air injury case
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that a negligence dispute involving UATP Springfield, which is doing business as Urban Air Springfield, must proceed to arbitration, overturning a lower court's decision.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. The oral arguments are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at J.W. Jones Student Union on campus.
Evan Goldfarb Named to Health Care Law 2025 Power List
Thompson Coburn health care partner Evan Goldfarb was named to the Missouri Lawyers Media Health Care Law 2025 Power List.