News from March 2024
Attorney General Bailey Obtains Court Order Blocking Joe Biden from Illegally Diverting Funds Away from Building the Border Wall
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey obtained a court order forcing the Biden Administration to use congressionally appropriated funds to construct a barrier along the southern border.
Faculty Present at National Conference of Constitutional Law Scholars
WashULaw faculty recently attended the sixth annual National Conference of Constitutional Law Scholars. Professors Dan Epps and Conor Clarke presented “The Practice of Executive Constitutionalism” at the Executive Power and the Administrative State panel discussion moderated by Mila Sohoni. Professor Travis Crum talked about multi-lingual ballots and Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act at the Rights and Democracy lightning session.
Transgender woman accuses VA of discrimination, retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A transgender woman says the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against her during her employment.
Mizzou Law 3L Wins National Writing Competition
Mizzou Law 3L Isaac Keller just won the 2023 American Journal of Mediation National Dispute Resolution Writing Competition.
22nd circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Ohmer circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-Second Circuit Judicial Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Steven Ohmer.
Missouri Supreme Court rules in nursing home COVID death case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court rejected a preliminary writ of mandamus filed by a nursing home in a wrongful death case.
John Kingston, Sonette Magnus Write for ABA on Avoiding Privilege Pitfalls
Thompson Coburn partners John Kingston and Sonette Magnus authored an article published by the American Bar Association on the complexities of attorney-client privilege, several common pitfalls, and advice on how those can be avoided.
21st circuit commission announces nominees for Hearne associate 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 associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County created by the appointment of Judge Matthew Hearne as circuit judge.
Armstrong Teasdale Welcomes Lawyers in Salt Lake City and St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associates Sarah Lucas and Katherine L. Vojas to the firm.
Missouri AG accuses Planned Parenthood of helping minors cross state border for abortions
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey took a significant step last week, filing a lawsuit against a Planned Parenthood organization affiliate and alleging it violated state laws.
Attorney General Bailey Moves For Removal of Ray County Sheriff
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he filed a petition of quo warranto to remove Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers from office.
Professor David Gamage Publishes Article in California Law Review
David Gamage, the Law School Foundation Distinguished Professor of Law, has had a forthcoming article accepted for publication in the California Law Review.
Bailey warns school districts to stop discriminatory practices
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recently took decisive action against reported cases of discrimination in several Missouri school districts, underscoring his commitment to upholding the rights of all Missourians.
Armstrong Teasdale to Recognize Prominent Alum Hon. William H. Webster, Dedicate Executive Conference Room
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that on March 12, 2024, the firm will dedicate the Hon. William H. Webster Executive Conference Room in St. Louis, honoring the legacy of the firm’s friend and former partner.
Professor Sheldon Evans Pens Op-Ed in The Hill
Professor Sheldon Evans writes in an op-ed that both Democrat and Republican proposals to deal with the immigration crisis are off the mark. “Americans of all stripes need a different ethos — one that recognizes immigrants’ humanity, dignity, and legal rights,” he writes.
Jamaican CNA says she was a victim of discrimination, retaliation at senior living center
A Certified Nursing Assistant says she was a victim of racial discrimination and retaliation at work.
Companies sued for alleged Clean Water Act violations
ST. LOUIS — The federal government is suing three companies alleging they violated the Clean Water Act.
Legislative update: March 1, 2024
March 1 is the last day to file bills in both chambers of the General Assembly. As of Feb. 29, 1,698 bills and resolutions had been filed in the Missouri House. In the Senate, 871 bills and resolutions had been filed.
Parents seek partial reversal of state special education decision for son
The parents of a special education student say the school system failed to provide the boy with free appropriate public education.
Man brings potential class action FLSA case against Robinson Mechanical Contractors
A Georgia man has filed a potential class action against a mechanical contractor alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.