News from February 2023
Group asks AG to investigate Pfizer over its COVID vaccine
Conservative organization Freedom Principle MO has concerns about efficacy and health
Moderator, "Successful Biogas Project Development in the Post-Inflation Reduction Act Era," International Biomass Conference and Expo on March 2, 2023
Andrew Eastman will present, "Successful Biogas Project Development in the Post-Inflation Reduction Act Era," at the International Biomass Conference and Expo on March 2, 2023.
Secretary of State asked to end links to a mysterious voter management system
State Sen. Eigel's SB 98 would terminate state ties to ERIC
St. Louis County Council approves resolution supporting puberty blockers, hormone therapy for minors
Gays Against Groomers Missouri chapter leader: 'It's insane'
Moderator, "Technologies Available to Biogas Producers to More Closely Monitor Digesters and Increase their Output," International Biomass Conference and Expo on March 1, 2023
Andrew Eastman will present, "Technologies Available to Biogas Producers to More Closely Monitor Digesters and Increase their Output," at the International Biomass Conference and Expo on March 1, 2023.
St. Louis top prosecutor declines to resign despite the AG's lawsuit to remove her
Kim Gardner blames the 'known manipulation of court procedures' for system failures
Library leader opposes GOP state rep proposal enforcing administrative anti-porn book rule
Missouri Library Association president opposes Rep. Mazzie Boyd’s proposal
Attorney General Bailey's Statement on Transgender Clinic's Refusal to Implement Moratorium on Puberty Blockers for Children
In an effort to protect children across the state, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following statement after the pediatric transgender center in St. Louis refused to implement a moratorium on prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to new patients.
GOP state rep faces censorship for plotting to diversify traditional marriage with a resolution
Rep. Chris Sander wants Missouri to change its definition of marriage to include gay couples
St. Louis chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honors Thompson Coburn with Champion Award
The Gateway Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a national organization dedicated to curing cystic fibrosis and supporting people with CF, recently honored Thompson Coburn for its 25 years of support for the CF Foundation.
Missouri AG leads 19 states in opposing mail-ordered abortion pill sales while Oregon leads 23 AGs in support of CVS, Walgreens
Republican Will Scharf is a 2024 candidate for Missouri AG
Attorney General Bailey Files Amicus Brief to Block the VA from Providing Taxpayer-Funded Abortions
In an effort to enforce the laws as written, Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed an amicus brief with 17 other attorneys general supporting an injunction against a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) rule that forces Missouri taxpayers to fund abortions.
‘Is It Legal To…?’: Missouri’s Freedom Suits, ‘The Milly Project’
February is Black History Month, when we honor the triumphs and struggles of Black individuals throughout U.S. history. To celebrate Black History Month, The Missouri Bar’s newest “Is It Legal To…?”
Thompson Coburn and Bayer honored for securing the No. 3 defense verdict in Missouri in 2022
Thompson Coburn partner Booker T. Shaw was honored by Missouri Lawyers Media this month for his role in helping Bayer secure the No. 3 largest defense verdict in Missouri in 2022, according to the publication.
Military veteran sues St. Louis father's rights law firm alleging legal malpractice
Air Force Academy graduate Joel Fritts sued his former attorney Erin Zielinski, a lead litigator at the Cordell & Cordell law firm
Mom who lost custody of her child opposes St. Louis circuit judge appointment
St. Louis County associate judge Nicole Zellweger was appointed to replace Judge Renee Hardin-Tammons
Missouri Lawyers Media Names Sandifer to 2023 POWER List in Appellate Law
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that partner JoAnn Sandifer has been named to the Missouri Lawyers Media POWER list in appellate law for the third consecutive year.
Attorney General Bailey Joins 24 States in Urging Yelp Not to Discriminate Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers
In an effort to enforce the laws as written, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined 24 attorneys general in sending a letter to Yelp opposing the company's practice of discriminating against pro-life pregnancy resource centers in online consumer notices.
Missouri Supreme Court ends McCloskey's probation after completion of pro bono requirement
The Missouri Supreme Court has terminated the probation of personal injury attorney Mark McCloskey
Missouri GOP politicians call for TikTok ban on state employee devices
Senate Joint Resolution 41 was introduced by Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia)