News from July 2023
AG Bailey supports Florida's land ownership limits on Chinese citizens
Shen v Simpson challenges SB 264 because it limits where Chinese citizens can buy land in Florida
State Board of Education issues 10-year renewal to St. Louis public charter school
Lafayette Preparatory Academy practices diverse-by-design school model
Thompson Coburn Marketing Professional David Meyer Honored as ‘Unsung Legal Hero’
Thompson Coburn Marketing Specialist, David Meyer, is an honoree in the 2023 Unsung Legal Hero Awards, presented by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.
AG Bailey ordered to sign fiscal note for abortion ballot initiative
The state's highest court upheld Judge Jon Beetem's ruling that AG Bailey has a duty to approve fiscal note summaries
St. Louis judge allows clergy challenge to state's abortion ban to proceed
Judge Jason Sengheiser denied the state of Missouri's motion to dismiss the claims
AT Academy: Co-Op and Condo Series: When a Shareholder or Unit Owner Dies on July 27, 2023
Upon the death of a shareholder or unit owner, a number of questions arise: Who is allowed to enter the apartment?
Jennifer Davis and Keith Herman Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law
Greensfelder Officers Jennifer Davis and Keith Herman have again achieved recognition in the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Guide for 2023.
Shaun Broeker Explores The Veteran's Journey: Navigating Scams, Mental Health and Legal Challenges
Shaun Broeker authored an article for The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) titled "The Veteran's Journey," published July 10, 2023.
St. Louis federal judge dismissed 19-year-old chess winner's defamation lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig dismissed chess grandmaster Hans Niemann's $100 million lawsuit
St. Louis approves bill requiring a permit to display firearms
Final Board Bill 29 approval is pending with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones
St. Louis Circuit Attorney names Centene lawyer interim director of community engagement
Top prosecutor Gabe Gore appointed Keith Williamson last month
School district wins COVID mask lawsuit after AG fails to appeal
Judge rules state Attorney General’s office has no lawful authority to interfere with the locally elected official policy
Armstrong Teasdale Announces Compensation Committee Appointments
Armstrong Teasdale has appointed three partners to its Compensation Committee, effective June 1, 2023. Partners Dale Degenshein and Monte Mann are new to the Committee and will each serve a one-year term.
AG's office ordered to pay $242,000 for Sunshine Law violations under Hawley's term
Judge Jon Beetem determined Sunshine Law violations occurred when Hawley was AG
St. Louis judge omits Reproductive Equity Fund from ban on city-funded abortion tourism
Judge Sengheiser: 'The court is not inclined to grant the current request for a broad preliminary injunction preventing the Reproductive Equity Fund from operating at all'
Missouri House minority leader announces gubernatorial bid
Democrat Crystal Quade will face Republicans Jay Ashcroft, Bill Eigel, and Mike Kehoe in the 2024 elections
31st circuit commission updates location of public interviews for Cordonnier circuit judge, Greenwade associate circuit judge vacancies in Greene County
The 31st Circuit Judicial Commission announces that, due to ongoing construction at the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, public interviews for the Cordonnier circuit judge and Greenwade associate circuit judge vacancies will be held at the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association’s executive offices at 1615 South Ingram Mill Road, Building D, in Springfield.
Julia Chaney-Faughn, Randy Hoerschgen, Mary Houston appointed to Fee Dispute Resolution Committee
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors appointed Julia Chaney-Faughn, Randy Hoerschgen, and Mary Houston to the Fee Dispute Resolution Committee at its meeting on May 19, 2023.
Kansas City Civic Council Selects Shook Partner to Kansas City
Shook Partner Ashley Harrison was chosen by the Civic Council of Kansas City among its 2023-2024 Kansas City Leadership Class.
Debbie Spaethe Honored by Missouri Lawyers Media as an Unsung Legal Hero
Greensfelder Paralegal Debbie Spaethe has been awarded by Missouri Lawyers Media as a recipient of a 2023 Unsung Legal Heroes award.