News from 2023
Seed supplier sues South Carolina farmer for planting soybean crop with saved seeds
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri seed company has filed a lawsuit against a South Carolina farmer accusing him of knowingly and willfully infringing on its patented seed technologies by planting seeds saved from a prior crop.
Missouri photographer sues media outlets for copyright infringement
KANSAS CITY – A Missouri photographer has filed a lawsuit claiming media outlets used one of her photographs on their websites without permission.
Lawsuit targets cheese at Kroger
Lawsuit targets cheese at Kroger
Larry Katzenstein honored with estate planning lifetime service award
St. Louis partner Larry Katzenstein is the 2023 recipient of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) Hartman Axley Lifetime Service Award.
Professor Jyh-An Lee Speaks at Cornell Law School
Intellectual property law expert and Visiting Professor Jyh-An Lee recently spoke at Cornell Law School in conjunction with the Clarke Program in East Asian Law & Culture. Professor Jyh-An Lee discussed the topic “The Non-Market Approach to IP Law and Policy: The Case of China.”
Missouri debt collection agency faces lawsuit for alleged violations of Telephone Consumer Protection Act
KANSAS CITY – A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against a Missouri debt collection agency claiming the company violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending his phone number artificial prerecorded voice messages without his consent.
The National Law Journal Names Shook Partner as a Litigation Trailblazer
The National Law Journal has selected Shook Partner Bruce Tepikian as a General Litigation Trailblazer for 2023.
Alumni Spotlight — Meet Skip Walther
Skip Walther’s attachment to Columbia and the University of Missouri began early — through selling carnations and cokes to Tiger fans on game days and watching his Uncle Butch preside over the Boone County Commission.
UMKC Recognizes Outstanding Alumni
The University of Missouri-Kansas City Class of 2024 Alumni Achievement Award recipients include a national ABC News anchor, a nonprofit founder and Kansas City trailblazers.
St. Mary's Hospital accused of negligence and medical malpractice in wrongful death suit.
ST. LOUIS – An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis claiming his brother died as a result of negligence and medical malpractice.
Gully Transportation faces class action lawsuit alleging violations of Fair Labor Standards Act
KANSAS CITY – A yard hostler has filed a lawsuit against a Kansas City transportation company, claiming violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiff claims that the company improperly classifies yard hostlers, including himself, as FLSA-exempt employees, resulting in their being denied proper overtime compensation.
Shook Attorneys Advise and Present in Virtual CLE Course, Intro to Drug Law and Regulation on November 16, 2023
Three Shook attorneys are participating in the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) virtual course, Introduction to Drug Law and Regulation, taking place November 15-16.
The National Law Journal Names Shook Partner as a Litigation Trailblazer
The National Law Journal has selected Shook Partner Bruce Tepikian as a General Litigation Trailblazer for 2023.The National Law Journal’s “Trailblazers” is a special supplement spotlighting professionals who are agents of change in their respective practice areas.
Armstrong Teasdale Earns 2023 USFN Award of Excellence
Armstrong Teasdale announces that USFN, a national trade association representing America’s leading mortgage banking and servicing professionals, has named the firm among its 2023 Award of Excellence recipients.
Another Record Year: Tressler Named to 11 Best Lawyers® 2024 "Best Law Firms" Lists
Tressler LLP is honored to announce that the firm has been named to 11 prestigious Best Lawyers® 2024 "Best Law Firms" lists.
Judge Lech Garlicki Coauthors Book Chapter
Visiting Professor of Law Judge Lech Garlicki recently coauthored a chapter in the first edition of “Constitutionality of Law without a Constitutional Court, A View from Europe”.
21st circuit commission announces nominees for Donnelly circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission announced the panel of three nominees to be submitted to Governor Michael L. Parson to fill the circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County created by the impending retirement of Judge Margaret Donnelly.
Polsinelli Elevates 30 New Shareholders Nationwide
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to announce the election of 30 new shareholders, effective November 7, 2023.
WashULaw Alumni Recognized as Top Women of Law
Three WashULaw alumni were recently recognized as Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Congratulations to Sasha Polonsky Tulgan, JD ’06, Jessica Wilson, JD ’08, and Sophie Wang, JD ’10!
Shook Attorneys Advise and Present in Virtual CLE Course, Intro to Drug Law and Regulation
Three Shook attorneys are participating in the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) virtual course.