News from October 2024
Mo. appellate court overturns dismissal of Lincoln University discrimination case
ST. LOUIS — The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals overturned the dismissal of a Lincoln University discrimination case, reinstating claims of retaliation and a hostile work environment.
Appellate court to honor Judge Robert E. Crist
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, will convene a special session of the court en banc in memory of the late Judge Robert E. Crist at 1 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Old Post Office, 815 Olive Street, in St. Louis.
Shook Earns Mansfield Certification Plus for Second Year
For the second consecutive year, Shook has once again achieved the Mansfield Rule Certification Plus recognition.
Former employee sues St. Louis University for retaliation, discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A former janitor is suing St. Louis University after he claims he was unlawfully retaliated against during his employment.
21st circuit commission announces nominees for Lorne Baker 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 created by the appointment of Judge Lorne Baker as circuit judge.
Kristen Sanocki Named to Business Journal 40 Under 40
Thompson Coburn partner Kristen Sanocki has been named a 2024 winner of the 40 Under 40 Awards by the St. Louis Business Journal.
Professor Lietzan Presents at NYU symposium
On Sept. 26-27, Professor Erika Lietzan participated in a symposium at New York University Law School Engelberg Center entitled “Health Care at Reasonable Cost: The Hatch-Waxman Act at 40 and Beyond.”
Loren Cook Company sues NLRB alleging unconstitutionality
SPRINGFIELD — Loren Cook Company is suing the National Labor Relations Board, alleging its constitutionality.
Husch Blackwell and Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
Benchmark Litigation has recognized Husch Blackwell as a top litigation firm, listing 29 attorneys as 2025 Litigation Stars, 8 as Future Stars, and 16 on its 2024 40 & Under Hot List.
Appellate Judicial Commission announces nominees for Odenwald vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
The Appellate Judicial Commission has submitted to Governor Michael L. Parson its panel of nominees to fill the vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, due to the impending November 2024 retirement of Judge Kurt S. Odenwald.
Adjunct Professor Richard Middleton discusses immigration law with KMOX
Richard T. Middleton, an adjunct professor at Mizzou Law and a professor of political science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, spoke with KMOX radio about immigration law.
Mizzou Law to host preeminent scholar at Health Law Colloquium
Professor Barak Richman of the George Washington University School of Law and of Duke University, will present his new draft paper, “Hiding in Plain Sight: ERISA’s Cure for the $1.5 Trillion Health Benefits Market”, co-authored with Amy Monahan, as part of the Mizzou Law Health Law Colloquium, on October 9th, from 4:20 to 5:20 pm Central Time.
Minor says Burger King employee hit him during visit
A minor seeks compensatory damages after he says he was struck by a Burger King employee at a Kansas City location of the fast-food chain.
UB Greensfelder Again Achieves Mansfield Certification for Continued Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
UB Greensfelder LLP is proud to announce that the firm has achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification in recognition of its continued efforts to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) for attorneys firmwide.
Caira Butler and Cicely Williams Named 2024 Eagleton Scholarship Recipients
Thompson Coburn is thrilled to announce that the 2024-2025 Eagleton Scholarship has been awarded to Caira Butler (University of Illinois College of Law) and Cicely Williams (Saint Louis University School of Law).
UMKC Law School’s Free Bar Prep Results in Highest Pass Rate of All Missouri and Kansas Public Universities
The pass rate of UMKC School of Law students who took the Missouri bar exam for the first time in July 2024 was 90.6%, more than 5% higher than the pass rate of all Missouri first-time test takers.
Mo. appeals court affirms denial of unemployment benefits for former moving company employee
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court upheld the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission's decision, denying a former Cord Moving & Storage Co. employee unemployment benefits for misconduct.
State appeals court reverses, remands flooding litigation
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court reversed and remanded a petition by Engineered Sales Acquisition (ESI) involving Missouri American Water and Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America.
Appellate court rules unemployment compensation claims rightfully denied
ST. LOUIS — An appellate court in Missouri says an unemployment compensation claim was rightfully denied due to misconduct related to the attendance policies of her former employer.
UMKC Starr Women’s Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class of Inductees
The newest class of inductees to the University of Missouri-Kansas City Starr Women’s Hall of Fame, established a decade ago to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of women who have benefitted the Kansas City region and beyond, showcases a major multitude of firsts.