News from August 2024
Attorney General Bailey Issues Statement Following New Hearing Set in Marcellus Williams Case
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Missouri Supreme Court sided with his office and issued a preliminary writ forcing the trial court to comply with the law and hold an evidentiary hearing in the Marcellus Williams case.
Appellate court affirms decision upholding sovereign immunity
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss an amended petition upholding the Missouri Veterans' Home's sovereign immunity from a lawsuit.
Professors Woods and Alexander Present at the LWI Bienniel Conference
Professors Anne Alexander and Jayne Woods each presented separately at the Legal Writing Institute’s Biennial Conference this summer in Indianapolis, Ind.
Federal court grants motion to dismiss several claims in asbestos suit
ST. LOUIS — A federal court in Missouri granted a motion to dismiss pertaining to several claims in an asbestos case against Johnson & Johnson and PTI Union.
Don Barzowski presented E. A. Richter Award for excellence in citizenship education
Don Barzowski was recognized for his exceptional contributions to citizenship education by receiving this year's prestigious E.A. Richter Award.
Class of 2027 has highest credentials ever
Incoming 1Ls at Mizzou Law have achieved something no other Mizzou Law class has ever achieved.
Federal appellate court sides with Biden Administration on Missouri gun law
ST. LOUIS — A federal appeals court sided with the Biden Administration, declaring several gun laws invalid.
Attorney General Bailey Launches Investigation into Reports of Stolen Social Security Numbers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he has launched an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company that allows its customers to search billions of records with instant results, over allegations that they failed to properly secure and safeguard Missourians’ personally identifiable information.
Professors Benjamin Levin and Sheldon Evans Attend CrimFest 2024
Professors Benjamin Levin and Sheldon Evans recently attended CrimFest at the Cardozo School of Law in New York City.
Industry Coverage: Chris Hohn Begins Tenure as Chair of Thompson Coburn
Chris Hohn recently assumed the role of chair at Thompson Coburn, taking over from Roman Wuller, who has led the firm since 2020.
Bailey launches investigation into stolen Social Security numbers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office has launched an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company that allows its customers to search billions of records with instant results, over allegations it failed to properly secure and safeguard Missourians’ personally identifiable information.
Network with #MOLawyers during 2024 Annual Meeting luncheons, receptions
The Missouri Bar Annual Meeting/Missouri Judicial Conference is less than a month away, but there is still time to register!
Dean Sperino cited by U.S. Court of Appeals
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit cited two of Associate Dean Sandra Sperino’s articles in a case involving how causation principles apply to a statute.
Industry Coverage: Kim Bousquet Returns to Thompson Coburn
Partner Kim Bousquet recently rejoined the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group in the St. Louis office.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Associates in Denver, St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associates Lucas D. Basha and Laura C. Jarasek to the firm’s Corporate Services practice group.
Bailey strips Ray County Sheriff of Law Enforcement License
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office has finalized a settlement agreement with Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, who had been temporarily removed from his position while Bailey’s office pursued litigation to remove him from his post permanently after he broke Missouri law.
Attorney General Bailey Opposes Marcellus Williams’s Consent Judgment and Shines Light on New DNA Evidence
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced new evidence came to light proving his office’s assertion that the DNA on the knife in the Marcellus Williams case was a match for a member of law enforcement who had handled the knife during trial.
Estep, Kiesewetter Fax, Rothermich named 2024 exemplary trial lawyers
Tristin M. Estep, Elizabeth Kiesewetter Fax, and Hon. Abbie Rothermich will receive this year’s Lon O. Hocker Awards for their commendable work as trial lawyers.
Professor Karen Tokarz Receives Missouri Lawyers’ ICON Honor
Missouri Lawyers Media recently awarded Professor Karen Tokarz with its 2024 ICON Honor.
Appeals court partially affirms lower court decision in railroad case
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals partially affirmed a lower court decision, finding that the Kansas City Southern Railway Company was not entitled to a contributory negligence defense.