News from June 2022

Friends of incapacitated Mizzou student demand criminal charges against fraternity members

By Juliette Fairley | Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022 @ 9:32am

The former University of Missouri student who was incapacitated last year after a fraternity hazing incident will likely never see, walk or talk again

Missouri Attorney General Subpoenas Seven School Districts Over Student Surveys, Launches Transparency Portal

By Press release submission | Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022 @ 2:00am

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

By Juliette Fairley | Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022 @ 8:58am

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

By Juliette Fairley | Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022 @ 8:31am

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

By Press release submission | Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022 @ 2:00am

Lauren Harris Joins Focus St. Louis Leadership Program.

McCloskeys' appeal of law license suspension denied by the U.S. Supreme Court

By Juliette Fairley | Monday, Jun 13, 2022 @ 1:00pm

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

By Juliette Fairley | Monday, Jun 13, 2022 @ 9:38am

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.

By Press release submission | Monday, Jun 13, 2022 @ 2:00am

Armstrong Teasdale Lawyers Rank Among the 2023 Best in the U.K.

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25 Armstrong Teasdale Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers in Chambers USA's 2022 Edition

By Press release submission | Friday, Jun 10, 2022 @ 2:00am

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

By John O'Brien | Thursday, Jun 9, 2022 @ 6:20am

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

By Press release submission | Thursday, Jun 9, 2022 @ 2:00am

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

By Juliette Fairley | Wednesday, Jun 8, 2022 @ 7:00am

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

By Press release submission | Wednesday, Jun 8, 2022 @ 2:00am

Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA.

Parent advocate: 'School districts should forgo state association for rural school board association'

By Juliette Fairley | Tuesday, Jun 7, 2022 @ 1:27pm

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

By Press release submission | Tuesday, Jun 7, 2022 @ 2:00am

Littler Ranked in Chambers USA Guide 2022.

Amazon disputes allegation by Congressional committee that it is delaying Edwardsville warehouse investigation

By Juliette Fairley | Monday, Jun 6, 2022 @ 3:54pm

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.