News from June 2022
Missouri Attorney General Subpoenas Seven School Districts Over Student Surveys, Launches Transparency Portal
Missouri Attorney General Subpoenas Seven School Districts Over Student Surveys, Launches Transparency Portal.
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of faulty brief under 'demanding' procedural rule 84.04
If an appellate brief doesn't follow the court’s rules, it’s likely to be thrown out.
Missourian sues Meta Platforms in federal court over addiction to Facebook, Instagram
A self-professed Facebook addict sued Meta Platforms in Missouri federal court last week alleging unjust enrichment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and 18 other causes of action
Lauren Harris Joins Focus St. Louis Leadership Program
Lauren Harris Joins Focus St. Louis Leadership Program.
McCloskeys' appeal of law license suspension denied by the U.S. Supreme Court
Attorneys Mark and Patricia McCloskey have come to the end of the road in their appeal of the Missouri Supreme Court’s probated suspension of their law licenses
AG subpoenas seven school districts who allegedly employ student surveys to collect personal info
Seven school districts have been served with subpoenas by Attorney General Eric Schmitt concerning their use of student surveys that allegedly collect information about their family’s political beliefs, income levels, race as well as sexual behavior, and mental health.
Armstrong Teasdale Lawyers Rank Among the 2023 Best in the U.K.
Armstrong Teasdale Lawyers Rank Among the 2023 Best in the U.K.
25 Armstrong Teasdale Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers in Chambers USA's 2022 Edition
25 Armstrong Teasdale Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers in Chambers USA's 2022 Edition.
St. Louis opposes class action request in too-much-mace lawsuit
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – St. Louis is trying to keep a lawsuit alleging its prison guards use too much mace on inmates from becoming a class action.
Shook Partner Chosen for Elite International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Shook Partner Chosen for Elite International Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Hospital report shows vacancies for RNs is higher in St. Louis versus the state rate
The 2022 Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) Workforce Report found that the statewide vacancy rate is 19.8% compared to 20.3% in St. Louis.
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA.
Parent advocate: 'School districts should forgo state association for rural school board association'
The Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) has dropped its affiliation with the National School Boards Association (NSBA), while in the meantime, a parental rights advocate wants school districts to withdraw from the MSBA.
Littler Ranked in Chambers USA Guide 2022
Littler Ranked in Chambers USA Guide 2022.
Amazon disputes allegation by Congressional committee that it is delaying Edwardsville warehouse investigation
Three Democrats from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform accused Amazon in a letter of delaying their investigation into Amazon's labor procedures during severe weather events, though Amazon is disputing the allegation of obstruction.
Pharmacist association reacts to bill that bans members from refusing to fill Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine RX
The Missouri Pharmacy Association (MPA) worked with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy on HB 2149
Polsinelli Earns Top Rankings from 2022 Chambers USA
Polsinelli Earns Top Rankings from 2022 Chambers USA.
St. Louis Amazon warehouses confronted with workers seeking higher wages, improved safety measures
As a worker at the Amazon warehouse in St. Peters, Jacob Frankenreiter suffered an injury while pushing a bulk container.
Attorney General Schmitt Files Suit Against Boone County Fencing Contractor for Violations of Missouri Consumer Protection Laws
Attorney General Schmitt Files Suit Against Boone County Fencing Contractor for Violations of Missouri Consumer Protection Laws.
Sen. Brattin discusses law that protects physicians treating COVID patients with Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine
State licensing boards would be prohibited from disciplining doctors who prescribe the drugs