News from 2022
Rep. Clemens calls for management at St. Louis County animal shelter to be replaced
When Rep. Doug Clemens (D-St. Ann) visited the St. Louis County animal shelter last year, he was saddened by the conditions in which the animals were living
Two Missouri superfund waste sites are on EPA's list for cleanup
Community engagement is required to keep things moving now that the EPA has earmarked $1 billion for superfund waste sites
Partner Honored as ‘Legal Champion’ by Missouri Lawyers Awards 2022
Partner Honored as ‘Legal Champion’ by Missouri Lawyers Awards 2022.
Missouri Chamber is pleased with 'State of State' focus on broadband, transportation, infrastructure
Gov. Mike Parson outlined a pro-business agenda in his 2022 State of the State address last week and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is optimistic that his initiatives will strengthen the state's business climate.
Civil justice reforms are expected to advance in Missouri legislature this year
The Missouri General Assembly has had good success in changing its litigation environment over the last few years with a punitive damages bill, changes to the standard for employment discrimination claims and a new standard for expert witness testimony admission
Spire reacts to criticism of winter heating alert involving STL Pipeline
The Spire STL Pipeline was granted an extension to continue providing heat to St. Louis residents but one resident questions the way the utility went about informing residents
Issues in Higher Education | Navigating the Changing NCAA and Legal Landscape of College Athletics on January 27, 2022
Issues in Higher Education | Navigating the Changing NCAA and Legal Landscape of College Athletics on January 27, 2022.
Armstrong Teasdale Names Timothy Pyatt Chief Information Officer
Armstrong Teasdale Names Timothy Pyatt Chief Information Officer.
Employment and Labor Webinar on January 27, 2022
Employment and Labor Webinar on January 27, 2022.
Thompson Coburn joins food and PPE distribution event for 2022 MLK Day of Service
Thompson Coburn joins food and PPE distribution event for 2022 MLK Day of Service.
Galloway complaint against Hawley not likely to advance in 'very, very, very red' state, professor observes
The complaint that the Missouri Board of Accountancy filed against Missouri’s Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway is all politics
St. Louis County Circuit Court cancels jury trials starting Jan. 24
St. Louis County Circuit Court will host no criminal or civil jury trials within the 21st Judicial Circuit next week starting on Jan. 24
Missouri Chamber's legislative agenda: workforce development, cyber security, vaccine freedom
The Missouri Chamber is promoting pro-business initiatives like workforce development, cybersecurity and COVID-19 vaccine-freedom
Missouri Supreme Court rejects Zoom testimony unless approved by defendant
Testimony over Zoom and other remote technologies during a trial that is against the will of a defendant violates the U.S. Constitution
Woman brings suit against former employer for discrimination after being terminated
ST. LOUIS - Kimberly I. Riley filed a lawsuit on Nov. 10 in St. Louis County Circuit Court against Equifax Inc. for disability discrimination in violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act.
Legislature debates shortening personal injury statute of limitations from five to two years
The Missouri General Assembly debated shortening the statute of limitations this week after returning to the Capitol for the 2022 legislative session on Jan. 5.
Police chief association supports lawsuit against SAPA
The Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA) has filed an amicus brief in support of the city of Arnold’s lawsuit against the state of Missouri and Attorney General Eric Schmitt over the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA).
Lawsuit says Home Depot forklift operator crushed customer in his truck
ST. LOUIS - Nicholas and Jessica Edison filed a lawsuit on Nov. 6 in St. Charles County Circuit Court against Home Depot, USA, Inc. for negligent training and negligence.
HeplerBroom Attorneys Awarded Missouri 2021 Top Defense Wins
HeplerBroom Attorneys Awarded Missouri 2021 Top Defense Wins.
St. Louis Office Adds Another Insurance Attorney
St. Louis Office Adds Another Insurance Attorney.