STL Record News
Court upholds denial of Specific Performance in real estate dispute
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court decision denying specific performance of a real estate contract and awarding attorney’s fees to the prevailing party.
Professor Oliveri publishes first-ever casebook on fair housing
Professor Rigel Oliveri, along with coauthors Florence W. Roisman and Stacy E. Seicshnaydre, has published “The Right to Fair Housing: Cases, Statutes, and Context,” the first casebook ever published on fair housing.
Attorney General Bailey Promulgates Regulation Securing Algorithmic Freedom for Social Media Users
In an effort to protect free speech and safeguard consumers from censorship, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced he is issuing a regulation requiring Big Tech companies to offer algorithmic choice for social media users in Missouri.
Missouri court upholds $18.9M jury award in state contract dispute
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s judgment awarding $18.9 million to EngagePoint Inc., and HHS Technology Group Holdings LLC involving a contract dispute.
Professor Rana presents on two AALS panels
Professor Shruti Rana, the assistant provost for strategic faculty initiatives at Mizzou, presented on two panels at the 2025 AALS Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at William Jewell College in Liberty
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at William Jewell College in Liberty.
Former Krispy Kreme emloyee claims retaliation, wrongful termination
A former Krispy Kreme employee claims he was a victim of retaliation and wrongful termination.
International Law Colloquium on January 23, 2025
The International Law Colloquium brings leading scholars to WashULaw, where they present works in progress and invite discussion and comments from students and faculty.
21st circuit commission announces nominees for McLaughlin circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission announces the panel of three nominees to be submitted to Governor Michael Kehoe to fill the circuit judge vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Nancy Watkins McLaughlin.
Congratulations to Alicia Caton on Being Named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s Inaugural Commercial Real Estate POWERS List
We are delighted to announce that Alicia Caton has been recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media in their inaugural Commercial Real Estate POWER List.
Two Shook Attorneys Admitted to ADAPT Legal
Shook Partner George Ngengwe and Associate Angelica Andreoli were recently admitted to the Advancing Diversity Across Patent Teams (ADAPT) organization.
Professor Henson presents at AALS Annual Meeting
Professor Renee Henson recently presented her latest research at the AALS Section on Internet and Computer Law Works-in-Progress session.
21st circuit commission announces nominees for McNelley associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission announces 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 Amanda B. McNelley as circuit judge.
Missouri court affirms denial of Second Injury Fund liability in worker’s compensation appeal
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission’s decision denying a man's claim against the Second Injury Fund for permanent total disability benefits.
Jackson Lewis Elects 20 Attorneys to Principal Status
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that it has elevated 20 attorneys to principal status, effective January 1, 2025.
Americans for Prosperity launches new tax cuts campaign
JEFFERSON CITY — Americans for Prosperity has launched a $20 million nationwide campaign aimed at urging Congress to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a signature piece of President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policy.
FDA faces lawsuit over stringent regulation of umbilical cord tissue product
ST. LOUIS — Vitti Labs, a tissue bank with more than 20 years of experience providing human tissue products to healthcare professionals, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for imposing what the company describes as unnecessarily restrictive regulations on one of its products.
UB Greensfelder Promotes Carmen White to Chief Diversity Officer and Alvin Mathews to General Counsel
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Carmen White to Chief Diversity Officer and Alvin E. Mathews, Jr. to General Counsel, effective January 1, 2025.
Mizzou Law launches tax colloquium course
When Mizzou Law professor David Gamage moved from Indiana University to the University of Missouri in January 2024, he knew he wanted to engage his students not just in traditional lecture-style classroom learning but also in applied discussions about real-world legal issues.
21st circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for McLaughlin circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Pursuant to Supreme Court of Missouri Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Nancy Watkins McLaughlin.