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Man hoping for political asylum tired of waiting on government action
ST. LOUIS - Jules Mgimbi filed a federal lawsuit on Dec. 29 in the Missouri Eastern District Court against Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Kenneth S. Madsen as Director of USCIS Chicago Asylum Office.
EPA project manager discusses details of cleaning up two Missouri superfund waste sites
Several steps need to be taken before actual cleanup begins around two Missouri superfund waste sites that were included in a $1 billion funding package approved by Congress last year, according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ).
Employers, business owners unite with Missouri Chamber against mandate legislation
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry collected 270 signatures for a letter that was sent them to Gov. Mike Parson to oppose anti-COVID-19 vaccine legislation
CVS sued by employee for discrimination
ST. LOUIS - Antoine B. Sharp filed a lawsuit on Dec. 1 in the St. Louis County Circuit Court against CVS for discrimination.
Hotel sued for racial discrimination by former employee
ST. LOUIS - Tracey Cross filed a lawsuit in November in St. Louis County Circuit Court against Hotel Equities Group, LLC d/b/a Springhill Suites St. Louis for race and age discrimination.
Thompson Coburn earns perfect score on LGBTQ equality for 14 consecutive years
Thompson Coburn earns perfect score on LGBTQ equality for 14 consecutive years.
Woman sues employer for disability discrimination
ST. LOUIS - Christal Lucus recently filed a lawsuit in St. Charles County Circuit Court against Eurofins Pharma Bioanalytics Services U.S., Inc. for alleged violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.
Woman sues for injuries after jumping from moving truck
ST. LOUIS - Fontania Lawrence recently filed a lawsuit in St. Louis City Circuit Court against Fairfield Processing Corporation and Venture Express for negligence,
Husch Blackwell Litigators Shortlisted in Three States for 2022 Benchmark Litigation US Awards
Husch Blackwell Litigators Shortlisted in Three States for 2022 Benchmark Litigation US Awards.
Shook Repeats Perfect Score in 2022 Corporate Equality Index
Shook Repeats Perfect Score in 2022 Corporate Equality Index.
Lawmaker prepares to introduce Biometric Information Protection Act
When Rep. Doug Clemens heard rumors that voice assistants double as surveillance mechanisms, he thought it was a wive’s tale.
Husch Blackwell Marks Seventh Year of Earning Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index
Husch Blackwell Marks Seventh Year of Earning Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index.
Judge dismisses county countersuit against dad in dog death lawsuit
Eastern District Magistrate Judge John M. Bodenhausen dismissed St. Louis County's countersuit
Woman missing arm sues former employer for discrimination
ST. LOUIS - Marie Green filed a lawsuit on Oct. 1 in the St. Louis County Circuit Court against Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing for race-based employment discrimination.
Head coach Bradley Carnell joins St. Louis CITY SC with immigration support from Thompson Coburn
Head coach Bradley Carnell joins St. Louis CITY SC with immigration support from Thompson Coburn.
Rep. Clemens calls for management at St. Louis County animal shelter to be replaced
When Rep. Doug Clemens (D-St. Ann) visited the St. Louis County animal shelter last year, he was saddened by the conditions in which the animals were living
Two Missouri superfund waste sites are on EPA's list for cleanup
Community engagement is required to keep things moving now that the EPA has earmarked $1 billion for superfund waste sites
Partner Honored as ‘Legal Champion’ by Missouri Lawyers Awards 2022
Partner Honored as ‘Legal Champion’ by Missouri Lawyers Awards 2022.
Missouri Chamber is pleased with 'State of State' focus on broadband, transportation, infrastructure
Gov. Mike Parson outlined a pro-business agenda in his 2022 State of the State address last week and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is optimistic that his initiatives will strengthen the state's business climate.
Civil justice reforms are expected to advance in Missouri legislature this year
The Missouri General Assembly has had good success in changing its litigation environment over the last few years with a punitive damages bill, changes to the standard for employment discrimination claims and a new standard for expert witness testimony admission