News from September 2023
Important change affecting all eFilers takes effect Sept. 21
The State Judicial Records Committee recently approved a description change to the eFiling document type previously labeled “Redaction Information Filing Sheet” to the new label of "CRIFS/Unredacted document" in an effort to more clearly denote which documents should be attached to the filed document.
Roundup plaintiff plans appeal of local judge's directed verdict in favor of Monsanto
Judge Brian May granted Monstanto's motion for a directed verdict against plaintiff Mark McCostlin
Top GOP lawmaker allegedly under FBI investigation over software
Chief Clerk of the House allegedly resisted House Speaker Dean Plocher’s attempt to privatize how constituent information is managed
Cole County judge certifies revised pro-choice ballot intiative summary statements
Dr. Anna Fitz James sued SOS Jay Ashcroft alleging he summarized the pro-choice ballot petition initiative negatively
St. Louis school counselor awarded $6.14 million after alleged targeting
High school guidance counselor alleges he was held to a different standard than women co-workers
Judicial Conversations | Judge Michelle M. Keller on September 28, 2023
The Judicial Conversations are a terrific opportunity to hear from, and ask questions to, sitting judges across the United States and the judiciary.
Missouri Bar honors 2023 Senior Counselors
Congratulations to the latest group of “Senior Counselors” honored at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Kansas City.
Missouri Court of Appeals Judge Thomas Clark elected chief judge of the Eastern District
Judge Clark began his term as top administrator September 25
St. Louis law firm Thompson Coburn selects new 2024 chair
When Chris Hohn joined the management and executive committee at Thomas Coburn law firm ten years ago, he became more involved in the firm-at-large
HeplerBroom’s Website Recipient of a 2023 Creative Award
HeplerBroom’s 2023 website re-design has been awarded a 2023 MUSE Creative Award.
Replacement announced for Eastern District Missouri Court of Appeals vacancy
Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Michael Wright
U.S. Supreme Court stays 5th Circuit order enjoining White House from coercing social media platforms
The case alleges that Youtube, Twitter and Facebook acted as arms of the federal government
Four Attorneys Graduate from Honorable Jon Gray Lawyers Leadership Academy
Shook held a graduation ceremony to honor the attorneys who completed The Honorable Jon Gray Lawyers Leadership Academy for 2023.
Claire Schenk Elected Chair of the Board of Casa de Salud
Casa de Salud recently welcomed TC partner Claire Schenk as the newly elected Board Chair. Casa, a cause that holds great significance for TC, has been providing essential medical and mental health care services to St. Louis immigrants since 2010.
WashULaw Public Interest Law & Policy Speakers Series – Constitution Day 2023: U.S. Supreme Court Review (MCLE 1.0 hours) on September 26, 2023
Join WashULaw professors for an in-person discussion of recent, notable Supreme Court decisions concerning the First Amendment, affirmative action, student loans, voting rights, and more.
Appellate court rules against trial judge who blamed mom, stepdad for daughter's incest
Judge Wendy Wexler is asking the Eastern District Court of Appeals for a rehearing
Chief Eastern District appellate judge appointed to Missouri Supreme Court
Judge Kelly Broniec replaces retired Missouri Supreme Court Judge George Draper III on the state’s highest court.
Dr. Isaac Amon to be named 2023 W. Oliver Rasch award recipient
Dr. Isaac Amon has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 W. Oliver Rasch Award. The award was presented to him at the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar in recognition of his article titled "The enduring lesson of John Lilburne's saga: Self-incrimination in the criminal justice system," which was published in the January/February 2022 edition of the Journal of The Missouri Bar.
Gov. Parson poised to replace Judge Jeffrey P. Medler on the St. Louis County Circuit Court
The 21st Circuit Judicial Commission nominated three finalists for the associate circuit judge vacancy
Applicants sought to replace retiring Missouri Supreme Court Judge
The Appellate Judicial Commission announced it is accepting applicants to replace Patricia Breckenridge