News from June 2023
Gov. Parson names new director of Economic Development
Michelle Hataway is now the acting director replacing Maggie Kost
Eighth Circuit: No judicial immunity for jailing divorced couple's teens despite custody dispute
Taney County Associate Circuit Judge Eric Eighmy must face father's federal lawsuit
Teen at the center of Kim Gardner's ouster sues St. Louis city, motorists who allegedly maimed her
After being hit on Feb. 18, Janae's two legs were amputated
AG Bailey joins 23 states in opposing U.S. parole migrant policy
Attorney General Andrew Bailey signed an amicus brief filed in Florida v Mayorkas in the Northern District of Florida.
Shook Hardy Bacon LLP announces Shook Bolsters Civil Rights and Racial Justice Practice
After winning a high profile prisoner’s rights case in St. Louis in 2022, Shook, Hardy & Bacon is dedicating much of the fee award recovery to the expansion of the firm’s civil rights and racial justice pro bono efforts.
Thompson Coburn announces Thompson Coburn’s Bill Bay Identifies Evolution as Critical to American Bar Association’s Future in ABA Journal Interview
Bill Bay, Thompson Coburn partner and American Bar Association president-elect nominee, gave a wide-ranging interview to the ABA Journal on his optimistic outlook for the nation’s largest association of lawyers.
Appellate Judicial Commission seeks applicants to replace Judge George W. Draper III
The Honorable George W. Draper III will retire on Aug. 4
Kelly Broniec is the new chief judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals-Eastern District
Kelly Broniec begins her role as chief judge on July 1
Missouri Supreme Court upheld the Conservation Department's spending independence
Lawmakers had attempted to control how the Department spends its funds
Gov. Parson poised to replace two St. Louis County circuit court judges
Two panels of finalists for judgeship were referred to Gov. Mike Parson
Associate Judge Lynne R. Perkins was elevated to the circuit court
Perkins was appointed to succeed Judge Michael K. Mullen
Shook Hardy Bacon LLP announces The Legal 500 US Recognizes Shook in E-Discovery, Product Liability, Cyber Law, and Labor Law
The Legal 500 U.S. has again recognized Shook as a top-ranked litigation firm, with accolades for the firm’s Data and Discovery Strategies (E-Discovery), Product Liability, and Privacy and Data Security (Cyber Law) Practices and attorneys.
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale announces Jill Luft, Kevin Mclaughlin Named as Bti Client Service All-stars
Greensfelder is pleased to announce that Jill Luft and Kevin McLaughlin have been named as 2023 BTI Client Service All-Stars.
St. Louis County prosecutor announces candidacy for U.S. Senate
Wesley Bell aims to unseat U.S. Senator Josh Hawley
ACLU of Missouri reacts to SAFE Act prohibiting puberty blocker use among minors
Gov. Mike Parson signed SB 49 into law on June 7
Federal judge set to rule on social media censorship lawsuit's preliminary injunction
The preliminary injunction seeks to enjoin the federal government from colluding with social media companies to censor speech
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Heplerbroom announces Haar-Justice Named to State Professional Association’s Board of Directors
Alexandra Haar-Justice has been named to the Board of Directors of the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
Eighth Circuit grants AG Bailey's stay against 'good neighbor' provision of EPA regulation
Attorney General Andrew Bailey requested the temporary pause
Armstrong Teasdale announces Armstrong Teasdale Announces Newly Elected Committee Members
Armstrong Teasdale has elected five new members to its Executive Committee and two members to its Compensation Committee, effective June 1, 2023.
City of St. Louis considers expanding permittng for mother-in-law flats
Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard introduced a bill simplify the permitting process for accessory dwelling units