News from January 2023
Attorney General Bailey Sues Biden Administration to Halt Unlawful New Immigration Program
In an effort to enforce the laws as written, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and 19 other state attorneys general filed suit against the Biden Administration over a new Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) program that unlawfully creates a de facto pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants.
Critics view Sen. Mike Cierpiot's weighted voting bill as a bid for Ranked Choice Voting
Senate Bill 16 would require weighted voting in county political party committees if it is approved
MOLAP welcomes Raven Ballard as clinician, well-being coordinator
I started my time with the bar as the office manager while also being enrolled full time in my master’s program for clinical mental health.
Missouri crowned with a 'C-' for parental rights in public education
Center for Education Reform ranked Missouri in 19th place on the Parent Power Index
Duplicate claims from out of state likely without a 'pending action doctrine'
Current law does not exclude duplicate lawsuits from other states or countries
Attorney General Bailey Directs Letter to CPS and the City of Columbia for Taking Schoolchildren to Drag Queen Show
In an effort to protect children throughout the state, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to Superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, Brian Yearwood, and Mayor of the City of Columbia, Barbara Buffaloe, for deliberately subjecting a group of middle school children to an adult-themed drag show performance.
Proposed Senate Bill 98 would return elections to paper ballots, counting votes by hand
Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) is sponsoring SB 98
St. Louis judge rules against divorced mom who sought to recuse him and disqualify GAL
Caroline Less of Richmond Heights was challenging a 2022 order
Greensfelder Attorneys Earn Ceds Electronic Discovery Credential
Greensfelder continues to expand its expertise in electronic discovery as six more attorneys earn their Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) credentials: Jeanine Bermel, Clark Hedger, David Simmons, Kiran Jeevanjee, Nick Coyle, and Paul Petruska.
Missouri GOP director emeritus reacts to Democrat challenging Josh Hawley's Senate seat
Jean Evans was the executive director of the Missouri Republican Party.
23rd Annual Employment and Labor Seminar on January 26, 2023
Each session is 30 minutes and will stream simultaneously. Attendees will choose which one they wish to attend based on their interest.
Governor allocates $7 million to expunge marijuana offenses under new legalization law
Some 3,518 Missourians have had their marijuana cases expunged from public records so far
Former U.S. Department of Justice Attorney Brings Antitrust Capabilities to Shook
Former United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney, Michelle Lee joins Shook where she will advocate for clients with antitrust and class action and appellate issues.
Missouri joined 21 other AGs in a letter demanding the FDA ban the remote use of abortion-inducing drug
Mifepristone is medication used to end an early pregnancy
AT Academy: Co-Op and Condo Series - The Application and Approval Process on January 25, 2023
One of the most important tasks for a co-op Board is reviewing proposed transfers, and granting – or withholding – its consent.
Conservatives fear approval of HR 11 over empowers new House Speaker
Rep. Dean Plocher was elected Speaker of the House on Jan. 4.
Armstrong Teasdale Managing Partner Patrick Rasche Named Among Titan 100
Armstrong Teasdale announces that Managing Partner Patrick Rasche has been named among the St. Louis Titan 100, a list of the area’s most accomplished business leaders based on demonstration of exceptional leadership, vision and passion.
Kansas City Life Insurance accused of overcharging, jury awards $28.4 million to policyholders
Jackson County Circuit Court considers awarding $13.5 in prejudgment interest
Missouri Supreme Court reverses lower court's ruling that denied state trooper's immunity
Judge John D. Beger allowed Osborn’s injury lawsuit to proceed by denying Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper Mayela Barron official immunity
St. Louis County Bar Association to Honor Lauren Surdyke With Young Lawyer Award
Lauren E. Surdyke, an attorney in Greensfelder’s Trusts & Estates practice group, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Roy F. Essen Memorial Award for Outstanding Work as a Young Lawyer.