News from August 2024
Matt Braunel Featured in ‘Legal Limelight’ Q&A on AI
Thompson Coburn partner Matt Braunel is featured in Missouri Lawyers Media’s “Legal Limelight” column for August, showcasing his experience in intellectual property and artificial intelligence.
Attorney General Bailey Successfully Defends St. Louis County Voluntary Manslaughter Conviction
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office successfully defended at the Eastern District Court of Appeals the convictions of Calvin Pittman for one count of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon.
Federal judge dismisses case filed by man who was committed to psych facility
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge in Missouri granted a motion to dismiss a case involving a man who claimed he was forcibly medicated during his time in a psychiatric facility.
MVP Law Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in 2025 Edition
In the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 20 MVP Law attorneys were recognized as Best Lawyers® and 11 MVP Law attorneys were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Joe Cordell Honored with 2024 Order of the Coif
Joe Cordell, a distinguished lawyer and co-founder of Cordell & Cordell, the nation’s largest domestic litigation firm, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Honorary Order of the Coif by WashU Law.
Professor Lietzan Named to “Best Lawyers in America”
For the 11th straight year, Erika Lietzan, William H. Pittman Professor of Law & Timothy J. Heinsz Professor of Law at Mizzou Law, was named a Best Lawyer in FDA Law.
Federal judge issues ruling partially granting summary judgment in transgender employee discrimination case
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge partially granted a motion for summary judgment in a case involving a transgender woman who sued the Department of Veterans Affairs for alleged sex discrimination.
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit to Prohibit Obamacare from Funding Illegal Immigrants
In his ongoing fight to protect Missourians’ tax dollars from misuse, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he joined a 15-state coalition in filing suit against the Biden-Harris Administration over its rule treating illegal aliens as legal citizens and making states pay for their public benefits.
Cheryl Kelly Named as Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyer
Thompson Coburn partner Cheryl Kelly was recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers list.
Appellate court affirms lower court decision in construction company case
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court affirmed a trial court's judgment, holding that the trial court acted within its discretion in striking the appellant's pleadings due to its repeated noncompliance with discovery orders and that the issue regarding the show-cause hearing was not preserved for review.
Appellate Clinic Wins First Amendment Retaliation Appeal in Eighth Circuit
A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit unanimously ruled to revive a First Amendment retaliation lawsuit brought by a client of WashULaw’s Appellate Clinic.
Appellate Judicial Commission seeks applicants for Odenwald vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
The Appellate Judicial Commission is accepting applications for judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the impending November 16, 2024, retirement of Judge Kurt S. Odenwald after approximately 17 years of judicial service.
Chris Hohn Begins Tenure as Chair of Thompson Coburn
Effective August 14, 2024, Chris Hohn assumed the role of chair at national law firm Thompson Coburn, taking over from Roman Wuller, who has led the firm since 2020.
Bailey files suit to prohibit Obamacare from funding illegal immigrants
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has joined a 15-state coalition in a lawsuit against the Biden administration regarding its rule they say treats illegal aliens as legal citizens and makes states pay for their public benefits.
Food and Agricultural Commercial Litigator Returns to Thompson Coburn as Partner in St. Louis
Thompson Coburn announced that Kimberly Bousquet has rejoined the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group in St. Louis.
Appellate court rules woman breached fiduciary duty by ousting siblings from inheritance
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a trial court’s decision on several points, affirming that an appellant had breached her fiduciary duties and that the siblings were entitled to the damages and remedies awarded.
Appeals court rules on Hyundai arbitration cases
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled in two separate cases involving Hyundai Motor America and arbitration claims.
Prof. Gary Myers elected vice president of SEALS
Gary Myers, the Earl F. Nelson Professor of Law at the School of Law, was elected to serve as vice president of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS).
Shook Trio Selected for MLW Up and Coming Honor
Missouri Lawyers Media has chosen three Shook attorneys for its annual Up and Coming honor.
State Tax Commission Issues Order Rolling Back Unlawful Property Tax Assessments After Obtaining Information from Attorney General Bailey’s Lawsuit
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission issued an order rolling back Jackson County’s unlawful 2023 property assessments.