News from August 2024
8th Circuit sides with Bailey, blocks student loan scheme
JEFFERSON CITY — The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a court order secured by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, which blocks the Biden Administration's "SAVE" Plan for student loan forgiveness.
Judiciary seeks comments for 2024 review of child support guidelines
The Supreme Court of Missouri’s family court committee is seeking comment from the public and members of the bar in conducting its statutorily required review of the child support guidelines, including an examination of the assumptions, information and methodology providing the basis for the current guidelines.
Partner Jennifer A. Davis Joins Nine PBS Board of Directors
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to share that Jennifer A. Davis, Partner and Group Leader of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice, has been elected to the Nine PBS Board of Directors.
Bailey announces roll back on unlawful property tax assessments
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission has issued an order to roll back the 2023 property tax assessments in Jackson County.
Dean Sperino cited by Supreme Court of Connecticut
The Supreme Court of Connecticut cited Associate Dean Sandra Sperino’s article, Revitalizing State Employment Discrimination Law.
Bailey secures victory with federal pistol brace rule decision
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has declared victory over the Biden administration’s attempt to ban pistol braces.
Bill Bay Begins Tenure as American Bar Association President
Thompson Coburn partner Bill Bay has started his term as president of the American Bar Association (ABA), making the official transition into the role at the adjournment of the ABA House of Delegates on August 6.
Mo. appeals court reverses, remands aircraft mechanic case
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appeals court reversed and remanded a case involving the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and a man who was injured during his more than 40 years as an aircraft mechanic.
16th circuit commission seeks applicants for Del Muro circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the position of circuit judge, Division 4 of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit (Jackson County).
Eighth Circuit issues T-Mobile customer data security breach litigation ruling on attorneys fees
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed a fee award decision in a case involving T-Mobile, finding that a lower court had not adequately justified a high multiplier and had potentially overstepped by awarding a sum that might be deemed excessive given the case's scope and duration.
Attorney General Bailey Launches Investigation into Life Time Fitness for Allowing Biological Males into Women’s Locker Room
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey launched an investigation into Life Time Fitness in Ellisville, Mo. after constituents notified him that the gym has actively allowed a biological male to use women and girls’ private spaces.
FTC, CarShield agree to stipulated order on alleged deceptive marketing practices
ST. LOUIS — The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint seeking a permanent injunction in federal court against American Auto Shield and CarShield alleging deceptive marketing practices and the parties agreed to a stipulated order.
Husch Blackwell Retains No. 1 Ranking from Both AHLA and ABA Health Law for Second Consecutive Year
National law firm Husch Blackwell has retained the top national rankings from the American Health Law Association (AHLA) and the American Bar Association's (ABA) Health Law Section.
AG launches probe into gym allowing biological males into women's locker room
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is investigating a gym in Ellisville after complaints were made that biological males have been allowed in the women's locker room.
2024 New Superintendent Boot Camp Dates Announced
The dates for the 2024 New Superintendent Boot Camp have been set.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, amends special rules
Effective August 28, 2024, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, has amended its special rules 4, 12, 13, 17 and 30.
Husch Blackwell Adds Private Wealth Partner Garrett Reuter, Jr.
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Garrett Reuter, Jr. has joined as a partner in its Financial Services and Capital Markets industry group and as a member of its Private Wealth team.
Bailey seeks answers from major cities on illegal aliens, offers help to combat illegal voting
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is demanding records from St. Louis and Kansas City officials as well as major transportation companies to determine the extent of their involvement with the flying of illegal immigrants through Missouri.
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Biden Administration to Obtain Answers About Illegal Immigrant Flights into Missouri
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit against the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for failing in its legal obligation to fulfill a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request asking for documents and communications regarding the transportation of illegal immigrants into Missouri.
Title IX Informal Resolution Training - August 6, 2024
Join Husch Blackwell’s Education attorneys for a Title IX training that prepares your team to incorporate informal resolution, including restorative justice, into your sex discrimination and sex-based harassment processes.