News from September 2023
Barnes & Thornburg Announces 2023 Class Of Prelaw Scholars
Barnes & Thornburg has selected seven undergraduates to participate in the firm’s 2023 Prelaw Scholars Program, designed to introduce students to the legal profession and assist in their pursuit of a law degree.
Missouri Supreme Court Chief Judge delivers annual judiciary address
Mary Russell became Chief Judge of the Missouri Supreme Court on July 1
Drug companies, others sued over allegedly ineffective decongestant
Florida plaintiff Steve Audelo accused, P&G, Johnson & Johnson Consumer of fraud and deception
ACLU of Missouri asks SCOTUS to reconsider qualified immunity doctrine
Molina v. Book also asks the court to rule against police tear gassing legal observers
Shook Announces Annual Fall Associates Class – 23 for ’23
Shook is pleased to announce the addition of 23 recent law school graduates and associate laterals to form the firm’s 2023 Class of Fall Associates.
Thompson Coburn Positions for Next-Gen Leadership: Announces Next Firm Chair & Senior Leaders
Thompson Coburn is pleased to announce a suite of leadership transitions, including a new firm chair, new Executive Committee member and new Litigation Department leadership.
Second Roundup herbicide trial begins in St. Louis County Court
Mark McCostlin alleges that work-related exposure to the herbicide causes cancer
22nd circuit commission announces nominees for Perkins associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis
The Twenty-Second Circuit Judicial Commission announced the panel of three nominees to be submitted to Governor Michael L. Parson to fill the associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis city created by Judge Lynne Perkins’ appointment as circuit judge.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Welcomes New Associate
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes a new associate to its St. Louis office.
Cole County judge set to rule on wording of pro-abortion ballot petition initiative
Doctor says Ashcroft made abortion services appear radical and risky
White House, FBI enjoined from coercing social media platforms' content decisions
Case alleges YouTube, Meta, and Twitter acted as an arm of the U.S. government
Retired St. Louis cop sues over commission that's reviewing city charter
The newly-formed Charter Commission is evaluating the City of St. Louis charter
Three unexpected elements of the 2023 Annual Meeting
Both first and long-time participants of the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar will have exciting new elements to look forward to at this year’s conference.
State Auditor, Secretary of State sued over initiative petition allowing cities to enact gun ordinances
Paul Berry filed the lawsuit in Cole County last month
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Litigation Associate, Trainee Solicitors
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associate John H. Chassaing to the firm’s St. Louis office and Trainee Solicitors Francesca Bunn and George Roberts to the firm’s London office.
Dead husband's insurance company awards wife $10 million after fatal crash
The insurance company allegedly allowed a $1 million pre-suit offer to expire
31st circuit commission seeks applicants for newly created circuit judge position in Greene County
The 31st Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for circuit judge of the 31st Judicial Circuit (Greene County), to fill the position created by the General Assembly during the last legislative session.
St. Louis doctor agrees to $80,000 FTC settlement over alleged false COVID claims
The FTC alleged that Dr. Eric Nepute unlawfully promoted vitamin D, Zinc as a COVID-19 prevention
Google, AGs reach settlement in antitrust case about app store sales
CHARLESTON – Google and attorneys general from 52 states and territories have reached a settlement in an antitrust case about the company’s mobile app store policies.
Elderly woman involuntarily committed to facility sues doctor in Clay County Court
Paula Long, who sued Dr. Erin Schreier in 2019, was allegedly physically and chemically restrained.