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Greg Mennerick, Kristen Sanocki Named Missouri Lawyers Media's 2024 "Up & Coming" Attorneys
Thompson Coburn partners Greg Mennerick and Kristen Sanocki were recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media (MLM) as part of its 2024 Up & Coming list.
Attorney General Bailey Announces Compliance from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Updated Signage for Radiation Victims in Coldwater Creek
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has heeded his call to update the signage around Coldwater Creek, where for decades, Missourians have been subjected to toxic waste dumped by their own federal government.
Kansas City has ability to let non-citizens vote in municipal elections
Missouri law gives any city with a population of more than 400,000 the right to regulate its own elections. Amendment 7 would change that.
Tommy Rea Discusses New DOJ Whistleblower Program
Thompson Coburn partner Tommy Rea was quoted in a recent Healthcare Risk Management article on a new whistleblower program from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that focuses on the health care industry.
Health Law Colloquium Speaker Announced
Professor Jennifer Olivaof Indiana University, Maurer School of Law will present her new draft paper, “EXPECTING MEDICATION SURVEILLANCE”, as part of the Mizzou Law Health Law Colloquium, on October 16th, from 4:20 to 5:20 pm Central Time.
St. Louis woman files discrimination lawsuit against Mercy Hospital
ST. LOUIS — A former surgical technician at Mercy Hospital-St. Louis has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Poll shows major support from Missourians for Citizen Only Voting Amendment
A new poll shows overwhelming support for an amendment that would make ensure only United States citizens vote in Missouri elections.
Mo. appellate court overturns dismissal of Lincoln University discrimination case
ST. LOUIS — The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals overturned the dismissal of a Lincoln University discrimination case, reinstating claims of retaliation and a hostile work environment.
Appellate court to honor Judge Robert E. Crist
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, will convene a special session of the court en banc in memory of the late Judge Robert E. Crist at 1 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Old Post Office, 815 Olive Street, in St. Louis.
Shook Earns Mansfield Certification Plus for Second Year
For the second consecutive year, Shook has once again achieved the Mansfield Rule Certification Plus recognition.
Former employee sues St. Louis University for retaliation, discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A former janitor is suing St. Louis University after he claims he was unlawfully retaliated against during his employment.
21st circuit commission announces nominees for Lorne Baker 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 L. Parson to fill the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Lorne Baker as circuit judge.
Kristen Sanocki Named to Business Journal 40 Under 40
Thompson Coburn partner Kristen Sanocki has been named a 2024 winner of the 40 Under 40 Awards by the St. Louis Business Journal.
Professor Lietzan Presents at NYU symposium
On Sept. 26-27, Professor Erika Lietzan participated in a symposium at New York University Law School Engelberg Center entitled “Health Care at Reasonable Cost: The Hatch-Waxman Act at 40 and Beyond.”
Loren Cook Company sues NLRB alleging unconstitutionality
SPRINGFIELD — Loren Cook Company is suing the National Labor Relations Board, alleging its constitutionality.
Husch Blackwell and Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
Benchmark Litigation has recognized Husch Blackwell as a top litigation firm, listing 29 attorneys as 2025 Litigation Stars, 8 as Future Stars, and 16 on its 2024 40 & Under Hot List.
Adjunct Professor Richard Middleton discusses immigration law with KMOX
Richard T. Middleton, an adjunct professor at Mizzou Law and a professor of political science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, spoke with KMOX radio about immigration law.
Appellate Judicial Commission announces nominees for Odenwald vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
The Appellate Judicial Commission has submitted to Governor Michael L. Parson its panel of nominees to fill the vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, due to the impending November 2024 retirement of Judge Kurt S. Odenwald.
Mizzou Law to host preeminent scholar at Health Law Colloquium
Professor Barak Richman of the George Washington University School of Law and of Duke University, will present his new draft paper, “Hiding in Plain Sight: ERISA’s Cure for the $1.5 Trillion Health Benefits Market”, co-authored with Amy Monahan, as part of the Mizzou Law Health Law Colloquium, on October 9th, from 4:20 to 5:20 pm Central Time.
Minor says Burger King employee hit him during visit
A minor seeks compensatory damages after he says he was struck by a Burger King employee at a Kansas City location of the fast-food chain.