News from 2022
Asbestos trial under way in St. Louis; Ford blamed for non-employee's brake drum work
A trial that started last Tuesday in the 22nd Judicial District Court in St. Louis will determine if a man’s installing brake drums on Ford autos during the 1960s caused him to develop deadly mesothelioma 52 years later.
DOJ sues Missouri over law barring police enforcement of federal gun laws
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state, alleging a Missouri law barring police from enforcing federal gun laws is unconstitutional, and leads to a breakdown between local and federal police.
Missouri has joined global push against Russia; Divests pension funds from Russian securities
The Missouri House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution in support of Ukraine in defending its freedom and its territory against encroachment from Russia, according to Rep. Doug Clemens (D-St.Ann).
Governor Parson Signs Fy 2022 Supplemental Budget Bill
Governor Parson Signs Fy 2022 Supplemental Budget Bill.
Attorney secures $1.4 million from NFL for retired player denied concussion award after cannabis use
A Missouri attorney successfully intervened on behalf of a retired National Football League (NFL) athlete who was denied payment from a 2014 concussion settlement due to medical marijuana treatment
Polsinelli Achieves Top 1-2% Ranking in Each Category of Patexia’s 2022 Patent Litigation Intelligence Report For Third Consecutive Year
Polsinelli Achieves Top 1-2% Ranking in Each Category of Patexia’s 2022 Patent Litigation Intelligence Report For Third Consecutive Year.
Varadachari is President-Elect of St. Louis County Bar Association
Varadachari is President-Elect of St. Louis County Bar Association.
Thompson Coburn represents CRG in $425.15 million portfolio sale
Thompson Coburn represents CRG in $425.15 million portfolio sale.
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.