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Professor Lietzan presents in health policy webinar
On Oct. 8, Professor Erika Lietzan participated in a Hudson Institute webinar entitled, “Do Drug Patents Cause High Prices?” with Professor Adam Mossoff from the Antonin Scalia Law School and Corey Salsberg, vice president and global head of intellectual property affairs for Novartis.
Appellate court affirms lower court decision in Injury Treatment Centers lawsuit
ST. LOUIS — In a recent decision, the Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by healthcare providers against National Insurance, affirming that certain legal assignments signed by the providers' patients were invalid under Missouri law.
Attorney General Bailey Wins $131,000 in Restitution for Ripped-Off Home Owners in Clay County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he obtained a judgment returning $131,022 to homeowners in Clay County after defendant Cory Richards failed to provide promised home repairs to homeowners.
Bailey secures more than $131,000 for homeowners in Clay County in home repair scam
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today a court ruling that will return over $131,000 to homeowners in Clay County after a contractor failed to provide promised home repairs.
16th circuit commission seeks applicants for Barrett associate circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the position of associate circuit judge, Division 30 of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit (Jackson County).
Missouri Attorney General says Army Corps will put out new signage for Coldwater Creek toxic waste site
JEFFERSON CITY —Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will update signage around Coldwater Creek, an area contaminated by toxic waste that has endangered Missourians for decades.
Alumni Spotlight — Meet Erin Webber
Growing up with her father, then a state court judge in Memphis, Mo., Erin Webber, ’96, remembers a different kind of dinnertime chats: pre-trial conferences.
Missouri appellate court orders dissolved massage therapy business to pay victims
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court ruled that Oasis Foot Spa & Massage and its managing member must pay compensatory and punitive damages to six individuals who were allegedly sexually assaulted by an employee.
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.