News from 2023
Attorney General Bailey Directs Letter to Advertisers Amidst Media Matters Investigation
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, in partnership with Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, directed a letter to major companies who pulled their advertisements from X, formerly known as Twitter.
6th circuit commission announces nominees for Benton associate circuit judge vacancy in Platte County
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Commission has met and selected a panel of three nominees for the associate circuit judge vacancy in Division IV of the Platte County Circuit Court, created by appointment of Judge Megan B. Benton to the position of circuit judge in Platte County.
Former employees sue EadsCo Cleaning for wage violations
ST. LOUIS — Two women are suing EadsCo Cleaning alleging it failed to pay overtime wages.
Couple sues Walmart for slip-and-fall injury
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri couple is suing Walmart alleging injuries while they were near the self-checkout of one of its stores.
Professor Andrea Katz Coauthors Columbia Law Review Article
“Becoming the Administrator-in-Chief: Meyers and the Progressive Presidency,” an article coauthored by Professor Andrea Katz of WashULaw and Noah Rosenblum of the NYU School of Law, has been published in the Columbia Law Review.
Missouri Lawyers Media Names Glennon Fogarty to 2023 Construction POWER List
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Missouri Lawyers Media has named Partner Glennon Fogarty to its inaugural POWER list for Construction.
Young hopes to give Mo. residents viable third option
JOPLIN — Jared Young, a Joplin businessman, wants to give Missouri a viable third option as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Attorney General Bailey Obtains 295 Year Sentence for Franklin County Statutory Rape and Sodomy Convictions
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office obtained a 295-year sentence for Brett Pendleton of Franklin County, Missouri, in connection with the sexual abuse of his eight-year-old daughter in 2018.
Fatima Khan Speaks on Legal Career Paths at Washington University School of Law
Thompson Coburn partner Fatima Khan joined a panel at Washington University School of Law in collaboration with the South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) and Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA).
Manager files $750,000 lawsuit against SG Construction alleging gender discrimination and retaliation at GM plant
ST. LOUIS – An employee has filed a $750,000 lawsuit against SG Construction alleging discrimination in her role as the only female lead project manager at the General Motors plant in Wentzville.
Kroger attacks gouda class action and the lawyer who brought it
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - "Copycat" and "frivolous" are some of the terms used by Kroger as it asks a federal judge to throw out a class action lawsuit over smoked gouda.
31st circuit commission seeks applicants for Taylor associate circuit judge vacancy in Greene County
The 31st Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for associate circuit judge in Greene County (in the 31st Judicial Circuit) to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Nathan Taylor to the position of circuit judge.
Attorney General Bailey Warns Consumers About Gift Card Scams During the Holidays
In an effort to inform and protect consumers during the holidays, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey today warned Missourians to be wary of gift card scams.
WashULaw Alum to Chair Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors
Congratulations to Elizabeth Schlesinger, JD ’08, who was elected to chair the national Board of Directors of the Human Rights Campaign!
Ulmer and Greensfelder to Merge, Creating Am Law 200 Law Firm
Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder Hemker & Gale PC announced that their respective firms have approved a combination, creating a super-regional firm focused in the Midwest.
Kansas City woman files lawsuit against VA alleging racial discrimination and retaliation
KANSAS CITY – An employee of the Kansas City Veterans Administration Hospital has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs claiming she was subject to race and gender discrimination by her supervisor and several co-workers.
Financial Times Recognizes Husch Blackwell as a Top 25 Innovative Firm
National law firm Husch Blackwell has been recognized as one of the industry’s most innovative law firms in the Financial Times’ 2023 North America Innovative Lawyers report.
16th circuit commission announces nominees for Agnelly Krawczyk associate circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission has met and selected a panel of three nominees for the associate circuit judge vacancy in Division 25 of the Jackson County circuit court, created by the September 22, 2023, appointment by Governor Michael L. Parson of Judge Jessica Agnelly Krawczyk to the position of circuit judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit.
Six HeplerBroom Attorneys Named 2023 Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyers
HeplerBroom is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been named 2023 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers. All six of the attorneys are partners in the firm’s St. Louis office.
Illinois resident files lawsuit against O'Fallon company alleging robocalls in violation of the TCPA
ST. LOUIS – An Illinois resident claims an O'Fallon company violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending advertising messages to his phone number, which is registered with the National Do-Not-Call Registry.