News from April 2022
Missouri Chamber: 'HB 1692 is just another anti-business bill on vaccinations'
House Bill (HB) 1692 was approved by the House and is now advancing to Senate chambers where the Missouri Chamber of Commerce is actively working with Senators to halt the bill.
Peabody Energy enters renewable energy industry with solar project
Peabody Energy announced plans last month to pursue the development of 3.3 gigawatts of solar power and 1.6 gigawatts of battery storage capacity
Managing IP Names Armstrong Teasdale Patent Prosecution Midwest Firm of the Year
Managing IP Names Armstrong Teasdale Patent Prosecution Midwest Firm of the Year.
Renew Missouri: If lawmakers don't embrace renewable energy, businesses will look elsewhere
The state of Missouri is poised to lose economic opportunities if lawmakers do not get with the renewable energy program that is sweeping the nation, according to an environmental expert.
First Class of Diverse Attorneys Complete Jon Gray Lawyers Leadership Academy
First Class of Diverse Attorneys Complete Jon Gray Lawyers Leadership Academy.
Tom and Becky Minogue receive Service to Children Award from Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
Tom and Becky Minogue receive Service to Children Award from Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.
Four Attorneys to Graduate From Shook’s Inaugural Jon Gray Lawyers Leadership Academy
Four Attorneys to Graduate From Shook’s Inaugural Jon Gray Lawyers Leadership Academy.
Missouri Chamber study finds 95% of jobs lost due to COVID statewide have been recovered
A Missouri Chamber study found that the state of Missouri ranked in 16th place for the number of jobs it has regained since the pandemic hit in 2020
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Team of Attorneys in Denver, St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Team of Attorneys in Denver, St. Louis.
Budget Committee advances $500 tax credit proposal to Missouri House floor
After an amendment that would have made a proposed $500 tax rebate refundable was rejected, House Bill 3021 advanced out of committee this week
Meet #MOLawyers: Matt DePaz
Meet #MOLawyers: Matt DePaz.
Shook Hosts Fifth Scholars Institute for Diverse Law Students
Shook Hosts Fifth Scholars Institute for Diverse Law Students.
The Practical Lawyer features Larry Katzenstein in 'Conversation with an expert'
The Practical Lawyer features Larry Katzenstein in 'Conversation with an expert'.
House ponders eliminating 'pink tax' on feminine hygiene, diaper products
Missouri House considers legislation that would lower the sales tax on menstrual products but taxation experts say the measure defeats the purpose and that there are better ways to assist low-income women who cannot afford them.
Wentzville judge invests $500K in state Senate campaign; Aug. 2 GOP primary will see crowded field
Judge Mike Carter is a candidate for state Senate who wants to get into the office on his own dime.
MacDonald, Noce, and Fowler on Trial Academy Faculty
MacDonald, Noce, and Fowler on Trial Academy Faculty.
Senate committee approves amendment to ban Medicaid expansion despite voter approval in 2020
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a proposed constitutional amendment last week that will remand to Missourians a 2020 approval of a ballot initiative that permanently expanded Medicaid
Missouri Attorney General’s Office, Moberly School District Reach Resolution in Sunshine Lawsuit
Missouri Attorney General’s Office, Moberly School District Reach Resolution in Sunshine Lawsuit.
Governor Parson Makes Six Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills One County Office Vacancy
Governor Parson Makes Six Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills One County Office Vacancy.
Frat avoids liability after pledge gets wasted, slashes Creighton student's throat
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – A fraternity won’t be liable after a Creighton University student pledging it drank and smoked marijuana to the point of bizarre behavior, then slashed the throat of a female whose dorm room he mistakenly entered.