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HEPLERBROOM: Asbestos Team Adds Two Attorneys - 3/16/21
Taylor A. Harris and M. Colleen LaVelle have joined HeplerBroom’s asbestos and toxic tort teams. -
MISSOURI LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: Governor Parson Appoints Nathan Carroz as Associate Circuit Judge for the 12th Judicial Circuit
Governor Mike Parson appointed Nathan A. Carroz as Associate Circuit Judge for the 12th Judicial Circuit. -
One year later, Missouri's economy faring better than feared, development expert says
Missouri has weathered the economic battering brought about by the pandemic better than was predicted at the outset a year ago, according to a leading economic development expert. -
Lawmakers may avoid responding to Sunshine Law requests under bill
An amendment inserted in a bill changing Missouri's Sunshine Law could be used by legislators to avoid responding to requests when the legislature is not in session, one of its supporters admits. -
HEPLERBROOM: Hamilton Appointed to Commission by Missouri Supreme Court
Kathleen Hamilton has been appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to the Joint Commission on Women in the Profession. -
MISSOURI LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: Governor Parson Makes Nine Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Governor Mike Parson announced nine appointments to various boards and commissions. -
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Husch Blackwell's Bo Mahr Named 2021 Fellow of New Leaders Council
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Bo Mahr, an associate in the firm’s Kansas City office, has been named as a 2021 New Leaders Council (NLC) Fellow. -
MISSOURI LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: Governor Parson Appoints Kea S. Bird-riley as Associate Circuit Judge for 16th Judicial Circuit
Governor Mike Parson appointed Kea S. Bird-Riley as Associate Circuit Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit. She will fill the Associate Circuit Judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Sarah Castle to Circuit Judge. -
Woman wins discrimination action, claimed she was sacked for being 'ugly'
A jury's finding of discrimination in the case of a female grocery store employee who claimed she was sacked for being ugly reveals the defendant's actions must have been deeply egregious for the plaintiff to overcome Missouri's employer-friendly labor statutes, according to one law professor. -
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE LLP: Partner Bill Corrigan Named St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that Partner Bill Corrigan has been appointed a Circuit Court Judge in St. Louis County by Gov. Mike Parson. -
HEPLERBROOM: Hamilton Nominated to Fill Vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals
Kathleen Hamilton is one of three nominees submitted to Governor Parson to fill a vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. -
Hearing for former Mizzou student accused of harassment, suspension ended academic career
A former University of Missouri student accused of harassing a woman and ultimately suspended from classes for two years, ending his academic career, wants a new hearing in an attempt to clear his name.An oral hearing before the U.S. -
Parson opens up sizeable lead over Galloway in governor's race: polls
Incumbent Gov. Mike Parson holds a sizeable lead over his Democratic challenger, according to two new polls. -
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: 2020 Eagleton Scholarship awarded to Yasmin Younis
On Monday, August 17, the 2020-2021 Eagleton Scholarship was presented to Yasmin Younis, currently a 1L at Saint Louis University School of Law. -
Parson probably still favorite over Galloway in closely watched governor's race, expert says
Incumbent Gov. Mike Parson is probably the favorite to win November's gubernatarial election despite perceived missteps over the special session and potential concerns over his leadership during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to one leading Missouri-based academic. -
House debates violent crime bill after Senate passage; Vote set Wednesday delayed
JEFFERSON CITY - House members have decided to break down a bill aimed at reducing violent crime in Missouri, delaying passage of the measures until at least later this month. -
HEPLERBROOM: Heplerbroom welcomes Six Summer Associates
HeplerBroom welcomes second-year law students Ryan Chancellor, Chioma Chukwu-Smith, Noel Fisher, Andrew Gilkerson, Patricia Pfeiffer, and Weston Stoddard to its 2020 Class of Summer Associates. -
Legal actions continue over shutdown while politicians afraid of 'being blamed for grandma's death,' attorney says
Two fitness centers in St. Louis County were told to close their doors by a federal judge, who ruled that they were a danger to public health. -
Livestock, dairy, producers hardest hit by lock down amid lack of demand, slowdown by plants
Livestock farmers and dairy producers in Missouri, and nationally, are being hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis, but the pain is being felt across tha agricutural sector, according to advocates and experts. -
Class actions certain to follow COVID-19, law professor says; But causation could be tricky, defense lawyer says
Class and collective actions by workers will "absolutely" happen in the wake of COVID-19 crisis, according to a legal scholar in the University of Missouri.