News from December 2022
McCloskeys land pro bono work that meet their probation requirement
The McCloskeys have completed about 12 of the 200 hours required to complete probation
Missouri, Louisiana Release Full Transcript of Deposition with FBI Agent Elvis Chan
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry released the full transcript of the deposition of FBI Agent Elvis Chan, which was taken on November 29th, 2022.
H&M defends 'Conscious Choice' line of 'sustainable' clothing
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - It didn't take long for H&M to file a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit that alleges its "Conscious Choice" sustainable clothing line is not made from environmentally friendly materials.
Clayton attorney casts bid for election to statewide office; Eyes on AG seat after Schmitt election to US Senate
Former Greitens policy director is expected to run for Attorney General in 2024
Parent advocate accuses ACLU of suing school district over alleged book ban for benefit of teacher's union
The ACLU of Missouri sued the school district alleging its policy violates students’ First Amendment rights
USFN Names Armstrong Teasdale 2022 Award of Excellence Recipient
Armstrong Teasdale announces that USFN, a national trade association representing America’s leading mortgage banking attorneys, has named the firm among its 2022 Award of Excellence recipients.
Sen. Hawley confronts Apple CEO about aiding and abetting Chinese Communist Party
Hawley asked CEO Tim Cook to provide him with all communication between Apple and CCP officials concerning AirDrop
Retiree who sued Edgar Springs over open records request lands legal victory
In 2018, Varney was prohibited from entering the Edgar Springs City Hall other than attending council meetings.
Missouri, Louisiana Release Full Fauci Deposition Transcript
Missouri and Louisiana are releasing the full transcript for the deposition of Dr. Anthony Fauci, which was taken on November 23rd, 2022.
Diversity & Flexibility Alliance names TC a 2022 “Tipping the Scales Firm”
Thompson Coburn is proud to be named a 2022 “Tipping the Scales Firm” by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance.
Judge transfers Jen Psaki's motion to quash AG suit to Louisiana court which recently deposed Dr. Fauci
Missouri AG Eric Schmitt and Louisiana AG Landry accuse the Democratic Biden administration of conspiring to silence conservatives on social media sites
Lawyers Freimann, Reeser Named Co-Leads of Veterans and Military Service Group
Armstrong Teasdale’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) department is proud to announce that Partners Michael Freimann and Robert Reeser have been named co-leads of the Veterans and Military Service resource group.
Army Corps of Engineers allays fear of imminent danger at Jana Elementary School
Army Corps of Engineers: 'Soil near Jana Elementary School is not a risk to human health'
St. Louis drops to 8th place in 2022-23 Judicial Hellhole ranking
After holding steady in 7th place for two years in a row, St. Louis lands in 8th place of ATRA's annual lawsuit abuse list
U.S. Supreme Court to review AG's student loan debt cancellation lawsuit
SCOTUS granted review submitted by six Attorneys General that includes Missouri's Eric Schmitt
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Lawyers Wakaba Tessier, Carrie Schaffer
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Partner Wakaba Y. Tessier and Senior Associate Carrie Schaffer to the firm’s Kansas City and Denver offices, respectively.
Varadachari to Discuss Voir Dire at Claims and Litigation Management Professionals Meeting
Bharat Varadachari will be part of a panel discussing how to conduct voir dire in bad faith litigation and how that differs from a typical third-party liability case.
Locals want Army Corps of Engineers to do more for Coldwater Creek residents, Jana Elementary School
Coldwater Creek was allegedly contaminated as a result of nuclear weapons that were manufactured during World War 2
Missouri Lawyers Media Selects Shook Environmental Lawyers Among Power List
For the inaugural edition, Missouri Lawyers Media selected Shook Partners Mark Anstoetter and Dave Erickson for the POWER List of Environmental Law Attorneys in Missouri. Only 32 lawyers in the state were chosen for this honor.
31st circuit commission announces nominees for Borthwick circuit judge vacancy in Greene County
The 31st Circuit Judicial Commission conducted three days of public hearings, interviewed 20 applicants, and selected a panel of three nominees for the position of circuit judge of the 31st Judicial Circuit, created by the September 2022 appointment of the Honorable Becky Borthwick to the Missouri Court of Appeals.