News from December 2023
Dean Sperino Quoted in Bloomberg Law
Sandra Sperino, associate dean and Elwood L. Thomas Endowed Professor of Law, was quoted in Bloomberg Law about oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court on a work discrimination case.
WashULaw Alum Returns for Faculty Workshop
Jessica Feinberg, JD ’08, recently returned to WashULaw for a faculty workshop where she presented her paper Multi-Parent Custody for comments and discussion.
From Cameroon to American Big Law: The Path to Remaining Your Authentic Self on December 14, 2023
Shook General Liability Litigation Partner Brice Nengsu Kenfack presents the National Black Lawyers’ webinar, “From Cameroon to American Big Law: The Path to Remaining Your Authentic Self,” December 14 at noon CT.
Attorney General Bailey launches investigation into Media Matters for 'allegedly fraudulent solicitation of donations'
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his office has launched an investigation into Media Matters for America, a left-leaning media "watchdog" group, for allegedly engaging in fraudulent practices in soliciting donations.
Former employee sues East Missouri Action Agency for wrongful termination, alleging disability discrimination
ST. LOUIS – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the East Missouri Action Agency claiming he was fired for taking needed time off to adjust his medications.
St. Louis activist says residents deserve apology, compensation for radioactive waste contamination
ST. LOUIS — While activists work to help citizens exposed to radioactive waste that was left over from the Manhattan Project and contaminated the St. Louis area, the federal government has decided to remove provisions for compensation for victims.
Husch Blackwell Named a Top 10 Social Media Performer by Good2bSocial
Husch Blackwell was recognized as the seventh-best performing law firm—a rise of 27 places compared to a year ago—across all social media platforms in 2023, according to Good2bSocial’s 2023 Social Law Firm Index, an annual study of social media marketing adoption, use, and best practices of the Am Law 200.
Mizzou Law Hires New Director of Family Violence Clinic
Leaders at the University of Missouri School of Law are excited to announce that Danielle Dodd has joined the Mizzou Law faculty as the new director of the recently reopened Family Violence Clinic.
Mizzou Law student wins entrepreneur competition, $15,000 in seed funding
On top of his responsibilities as a law student, parent and president of the University of Missouri Graduate Professional Council, Mizzou Law 3L Parker Owens sets aside time for one of his favorite hobbies: Lego.
Grocery store sues USDA for alleged procedural errors, lack of evidence over SNAP program disqualification
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri grocery store is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture challenging its decision to permanently disqualify the store from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program based on allegations of trafficking.
Attorney General Bailey Pushes Back Against Biden Proposed Rule Excluding Religious Missourians from Fostering Children
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 19 states in opposing the Biden Administration’s proposed rule that would require foster care agencies across the country to place foster children with families who promise to promote transgender identity.
Cordell Institute on Open Enrollment Privacy Concerns
According to experts at the Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine and Law, parents should consider privacy implications when adding their adult children to their health insurance plan.
St. Louis again lands on annual Judicial Hellholes list
WASHINGTON – For an eight consecutive year, St. Louis again finds itself on the annual list of Judicial Hellholes.
New Scholarly Work from Professor Daniel Epps
“The False Promise of Jurisdiction Stripping,” an essay coauthored by Professor Daniel Epps of WashULaw and Alan Trammell of W&L Law School has been published in the Columbia Law Review.
Missouri construction labor organizations sue MC Masonry and Restoration for violating collective bargaining agreement
ST. LOUIS – Several Missouri employee benefit plans and labor organizations have filed a complaint against a masonry company alleging it failed to make contributions as required in a collective bargaining agreement and refuses to submit its financial records for an audit.
TC Tax Controversy Team Helps Obtain Key Taxpayer Victory at Missouri Supreme Court
Thompson Coburn’s State and Local Tax (“SALT”) Controversy team attorneys Janette Lohman, Matt Landwehr, and Kristen Sanocki aided in briefing an important victory for taxpayers across industries in a recent case before the Supreme Court of Missouri.
Female member files sexual discrimination lawsuit against IBEW Local No. 1
ST. LOUIS – A member of IBEW Local No. 1 has filed a lawsuit against the union claiming the organization failed to address and prevent sex discrimination, resulting in a hostile work environment.
Labor organizations sue Alpha & Omega Demolition alleging breach of collective bargaining agreement
ST. LOUIS – Several employee benefit plans and labor organizations have filed a complaint against a Missouri demolition company alleging it failed to make contributions as required in a collective bargaining agreement.
Two Shook Partners Will Speak at ACI’s Annual Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference
Shook Partners Chris Kaufman and Harley Ratliff are panelists at ACI’s 28th Annual Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference to be held at the New York Marriot Marquis in New York City, December 5-6. Kaufman excels in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) defense, and Ratliff is a proven litigator who has spearheaded defense in some of the country’s most complex product liability and commercial lawsuits.
MU law professor pushes to redefine modern contracts, advocate for consumer protections
Whether you’re subscribing to a dating app, getting a gym membership, visiting a website or purchasing a product, you’re probably entering into a consumer contract.