News from March 2023
Library association: 'Paging through books for offensive content takes hours of staff time'
Rep. Cody Smith is opposed to ACLU lawsuit challenging anti-porn law
Sen. Hawley announces investigation into Washington University Transgender Center
One group says even more needs to be done
Speaker, "Beyond the Basics: Athletics Issues Involving Students Identifying as Transgender," NSBA 2023 Annual Conference and Exposition on April 2
John Borkowski and Aleks Rushing will present, "Beyond the Basics: Athletics Issues Involving Students Identifying as Transgender," at the National School Boards Association (NSBA) 2023 Annual Conference and Exposition on April 2, 2023, at 8 a.m. in Orlando, FL.
Attorney General Bailey Warns of Tax Scams Before Filing Deadline
In an effort to protect consumers as tax season quickly approaches, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey warns Missourians to be aware of scammers and to take steps to protect themselves from anyone attempting to get their personal information.
McCloskey concerned about impact of Trump indictment
Former U.S. Pres. Donald Trump was indicted on March 30
Board of Governors convenes for March meeting
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors gathered March 2 in Jefferson City for a regular business meeting. In addition to updates from officers, the board heard special reports from various committees and guests.
Federal judge allows AG Schmitt's social media censorship lawsuit to proceed
Judge will consider plaintiffs' preliminary injunction on May 28
Attorney General Bailey Launches Tip Line for Reports of Questionable Gender Transition Interventions
In an effort to protect children, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office has launched an online form where those who have experienced harm from gender transition interventions or witnessed troubling practices at transition clinics in Missouri can submit their concerns.
St. Louis city top prosecutor responds to Attorney General Bailey's lawsuit
St. Louis City’s top prosecutor is arguing that she did not make any of the decisions complained of in the lawsuit Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed against her, but a former Indiana AG says the defense strategy is a cowardly way of answering.
Speaker, "CAUTION! Retaliation Claims by Students and Employees in Schools," COSA 2023 Spring School Law Seminar on March 31
John Borkowski and Aleks Rushing will present, "CAUTION! Retaliation Claims by Students and Employees in Schools," at the Council of School Attorneys (COSA) 2023 Spring School Law Seminar on March 31, 2023, at 4:20 p.m. in Orlando, FL.
St. Louis University professor talks impact of SVB failure on local startups
There are 98,000 small businesses in the greater St. Louis area
Partner Gregory Omer Joins Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Partner Gregory D. Omer to the firm’s St. Louis office.
Former client sues St. Louis J6 attorney over alleged narcissistic 'media blitz'
Paul Henreid sued Albert Watkins in Missouri federal court
Shook Partner Selected for Kansas City Centurions Class of 2025
The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has selected Shook Partner Jennifer Artman as part of its 2025 Centurions Class.
Class action: Tommy Bahama over-charging for online purchases shipped to Missouri
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — A Tommy Bahama customer is alleging the company is over-taxing Missouri residents for online purchases shipped to the state.
Attorney General Bailey Files Amicus Briefs Against Unconstitutional New York Law
In an effort to defend the Second Amendment, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and 18 other state attorneys general filed amicus briefs in federal court supporting Americans’ right to keep and bear arms and the right of places of worship to determine their own policies related to firearms.
Appellate court dismissed Lincoln County judge's contempt of court appeal
The dispute is between Judge Patrick Flynn and the former Lincoln County Circuit Clerk
Shook Partner Gives Best Career Advice in Legal Limelight Feature
Shook Partner Sue Werstak has been featured in a Missouri Lawyers Weekly Q&A. At the beginning of the year, Werstak became the managing partner of the firm’s St. Louis office.
Mom of 22-year-old marine services worker who drowned gets $15 million settlement
Casey Redmond slipped and fell into the Mississippi River in 2019.
Thompson Coburn releases 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Report
Thompson Coburn has released the Firm’s 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Report, which details all of our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the previous year.