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Oncologist says Roundup doesn’t cause cancer; Plaintiffs call doctor a scripted yes man
An expert witness oncologist called by lawyers defending Monsanto in a Missouri trial testified that studies confirmed the substance is safe.
Attorney General Bailey Demands Biden Fix Unlawful Immigration Policies and Secure the Border
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 27 states in calling on the Biden administration to fix a catch-and-release “loophole” — calling for urgency in the wake of the terror attack in Israel.
Man says he was discriminated again, wrongfully terminated because of his disability
ST. LOUIS – A former employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Lutheran Senior Services claiming he was terminated for requesting a day off from work because of his disabilities.
Shook Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus
Premier trial firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus, one year after earning the original certification.
Cordell Institute Advises On Genealogy Service Enrollment
This October marks National Genealogy Month, a time to celebrate and explore our family histories.
Sonette Magnus recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media on 2023 Up & Coming list
Thompson Coburn is thrilled to announce that partner Sonette Magnus was recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media (MLM) as part of its 2023 Up & Coming list. Sonette represents enterprises in all phases of commercial litigation, and her client list has included everything from agrochemical and industrial product companies to sports teams and financial institutions.
Woman says she was fired after security company learned she was pregnant
ST. LOUIS – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Sentry Security Agency, Inc., claiming that she was terminated from her job as a security guard because her employer found out that she was pregnant.
Plaintiff recounts cancer ordeal in Monsanto Roundup trial
The plaintiff suing Monsanto who claims its weed killer Roundup caused him to develop cancer described for a jury the ordeal of his medical treatments.
Retirees: Waive your enrollment fee by providing pro bono services
If you’re retired or currently on a break from your practice, you’re in a unique position to help Missourians who need legal answers.
Meet your new Board of Governors: Matt Casey
Matt Casey, partner at Casey Devoti & Brockland in St. Louis, was elected as a District 11 representative to The Missouri Bar Board of Governors in August.
Attorney General Bailey Joins 13 State Coalition Fighting for Pork Producers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that he joined 12 states in challenging Massachusetts’ pork ban.
Appellate Judicial Commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Breckenridge vacancy on Supreme Court of Missouri
Pursuant to Rule 10.28(d), the Appellate Judicial Commission announces the following demographic information relating to applicants for the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Missouri created by the October 2023 retirement of Judge Patricia Breckenridge.
Shook Chair and PG Leader Named to Ingram’s Most Powerful Business Leaders List
Ingram’s has named Chair Madeleine McDonough and Rob Adams, co-chair of the General Liability Litigation Practice Group, to it’s 2023 Class of Ingram’s 250 The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City.
Tom Polcyn and Matt Braunel Discuss GenAI Concerns for Human Authors
In a recent article for World IP Review, Thompson Coburn Partners Tom Polcyn and Matt Braunel were interviewed regarding the recent legal challenges from authors who claim large language models like ChatGPT use their copyrighted works without permission.
Husch Blackwell Recognized as an Elite Litigation Firm by BTI Consulting
Husch Blackwell was named by BTI Consulting as being among the top most feared litigation law firms in a recent ranking published in connection with the BTI Litigation Outlook 2024.
Appellate court to hold arguments at Montgomery High School
Students and faculty are expected to attend the court session of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, when it convenes to hear a case for a special docket at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Montgomery County High School, 394 N. Highway 19, in Montgomery City.
Defense portrays toxicologist as millionaire plaintiff witness
As a Colorado-based toxicologist described the dangers of Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup, a company defense attorney portrayed him as a career witness making millions to testify without any proof the spray causes cancer.
David Kaufman and Nathan Viehl discuss tips on leverage when selling your business
Partners David Kaufman and Nathan Viehl authored a St. Louis Business Journal article outlining tips for those who own a successful privately held business and have been approached by a private equity firm with an offer to buy.
Attorney General Bailey Files Two Briefs Defending Students’ Right to Free Speech
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed two amicus briefs defending students’ right to free speech at school.
Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law Expands Leadership Team
WashULaw’s Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law announced the appointment of a new faculty co-director from the School of Medicine, Dr. Richard Cote, and associate directors Ryan Durrie, JD, and Dr. Mary Mason.