News from February 2022
Missouri Attorney General, Coalition of State Attorneys General Call for DHS Sec. Mayorkas’ Resignation
Missouri Attorney General, Coalition of State Attorneys General Call for DHS Sec. Mayorkas’ Resignation.
Former Gov. Greitens accuses left of trying to destroy U.S. in CPAC speech
Former Gov. Eric Greitens accused the left of trying to destroy the United States while speaking at the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Sen. Hawley at CPAC: 'Shut down Russian energy, ramp up drilling and fracking in U.S.'
ORLANDO - The U.S. should shut down Russia’s energy sector and supply its oil and gas throughout the world, according to Sen. Josh Hawley
Missouri ACLU plans to sue Wentzville School District over banned book
A lawsuit has been filed on the heels of the Wentzville School District barring Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" from its campuses in January.
Missouri Supreme Court: 'Rejected companies can access applications of licensed cannabis businesses'
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing a California cannabis company that failed to acquire a license to access competitors' applications that were approved by the state Department of Health and Senior Services
Lawsuit filed over police search of vehicle at protest
ST. LOUIS - Keith Rose filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 26 in the Eastern District of Missouri against Robert Schulte for violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Robert Estep Joins Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis
Robert Estep Joins Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis.
Man sues Boeing Company for violation of FMLA and ADA
ST. LOUIS - Richardo Lu filed a federal complaint on Jan. 25 in the Eastern District of Missouri against The Boeing Company for unlawful interference under the Family Medical Leave Act and disability discrimination.
Polsinelli Shareholder Korb Maxwell Named One of Nation’s Top 25 OZ Influencers
Polsinelli Shareholder Korb Maxwell Named One of Nation’s Top 25 OZ Influencers.
Sip and Circle Round Table on February 24, 2022
Sip and Circle Round Table on February 24, 2022.
Varadachari to Lead a Table at Insurance “Speed-Dating” Conference
Varadachari to Lead a Table at Insurance “Speed-Dating” Conference.
Missouri Attorney General Statement on Department of Justice Lawsuit
Missouri Attorney General Statement on Department of Justice Lawsuit.
Tenants sue property management members for fraud
ST. LOUIS - Several plaintiffs are suing the Community Housing Management Corp. over an alleged scheme.
Former O'Fallon councilmember sues board, mayor over impeachment
ST. LOUIS - Katie Gatewood filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 24 in the Eastern District of Missouri against the City of O'Fallon, O'Fallon Board of Impeachment, Bill Hennessy as mayor, Dale Kling, Dave Hinman and Jeff Keuhn for alleged due process violations.
Chewy granola bars with 'no artificial preservatives' the subject of class action
ST. LOUIS - Robin Boone filed a federal class action lawsuit on Jan. 27 in the Eastern District of Missouri against Pepsico, Inc. and The Quaker Oats Company.
Tony Anderson, longtime co-chair of Thompson Coburn Diversity Committee, hands reins to Amanda Hettinger
Tony Anderson, longtime co-chair of Thompson Coburn Diversity Committee, hands reins to Amanda Hettinger.
City of Normandy sued by two white women for racial discrimination
ST. LOUIS - Sharon Warren and Kathy Tracy filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 12 in the Eastern District of Missouri against the City of Normandy for race discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
Woman sues former employee for alleged ADA violation
ST. LOUIS - Alexis Bell filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 17 in the Eastern District of Missouri against CRB Architects-Engineers P.C. for alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
College basketball player sues Hilton, says flying table crushed his dreams
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An airborne table at a Las Vegas pool ruined a young man's basketball career, a new lawsuit says.
Insurance won't cover all legal fees incurred by Missouri school districts in mask lawsuits
Missouri school districts are warned that a spike in legal costs as a result of lawsuits filed by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt over mask rules in 45 districts could have a financial impact on hundreds of districts statewide which have not been taken to court.