News from October 2024
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Lincoln University in Jefferson City
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
Missouri, Kansas, Idaho sue FDA over removal of abortion drug safeguards, citing health risks
JEFFERSON CITY — Three states have filed an amended complaint in a 2022 lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, accusing the agency of endangering women’s health by removing key safety protocols for abortion medications.
Legal Aid of Western Missouri Awards Shook Partner
Legal Aid of Western Missouri has named Shook Partner Dana Strueby as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Robert C. Welch Volunteer Attorney Project Award.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Associates Nationwide
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of nine associates across practice groups and offices nationwide, including Denver, Kansas City, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and St. Louis.
Chris Hohn Featured in Missouri Lawyers Media’s “Legal Limelight”
Chris Hohn, recently appointed chair of Thompson Coburn, was profiled in the October edition of the “Legal Limelight” feature from Missouri Lawyers Media.
Professor Lietzan presents in health policy webinar
On Oct. 8, Professor Erika Lietzan participated in a Hudson Institute webinar entitled, “Do Drug Patents Cause High Prices?” with Professor Adam Mossoff from the Antonin Scalia Law School and Corey Salsberg, vice president and global head of intellectual property affairs for Novartis.
Appellate court affirms lower court decision in Injury Treatment Centers lawsuit
ST. LOUIS — In a recent decision, the Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by healthcare providers against National Insurance, affirming that certain legal assignments signed by the providers' patients were invalid under Missouri law.
Attorney General Bailey Wins $131,000 in Restitution for Ripped-Off Home Owners in Clay County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he obtained a judgment returning $131,022 to homeowners in Clay County after defendant Cory Richards failed to provide promised home repairs to homeowners.
Bailey secures more than $131,000 for homeowners in Clay County in home repair scam
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today a court ruling that will return over $131,000 to homeowners in Clay County after a contractor failed to provide promised home repairs.
16th circuit commission seeks applicants for Barrett associate circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the position of associate circuit judge, Division 30 of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit (Jackson County).
Missouri Attorney General says Army Corps will put out new signage for Coldwater Creek toxic waste site
JEFFERSON CITY —Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will update signage around Coldwater Creek, an area contaminated by toxic waste that has endangered Missourians for decades.
Alumni Spotlight — Meet Erin Webber
Growing up with her father, then a state court judge in Memphis, Mo., Erin Webber, ’96, remembers a different kind of dinnertime chats: pre-trial conferences.
Missouri appellate court orders dissolved massage therapy business to pay victims
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court ruled that Oasis Foot Spa & Massage and its managing member must pay compensatory and punitive damages to six individuals who were allegedly sexually assaulted by an employee.
Greg Mennerick, Kristen Sanocki Named Missouri Lawyers Media's 2024 "Up & Coming" Attorneys
Thompson Coburn partners Greg Mennerick and Kristen Sanocki were recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media (MLM) as part of its 2024 Up & Coming list.
Attorney General Bailey Announces Compliance from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Updated Signage for Radiation Victims in Coldwater Creek
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has heeded his call to update the signage around Coldwater Creek, where for decades, Missourians have been subjected to toxic waste dumped by their own federal government.
Kansas City has ability to let non-citizens vote in municipal elections
Missouri law gives any city with a population of more than 400,000 the right to regulate its own elections. Amendment 7 would change that.
Tommy Rea Discusses New DOJ Whistleblower Program
Thompson Coburn partner Tommy Rea was quoted in a recent Healthcare Risk Management article on a new whistleblower program from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that focuses on the health care industry.
Health Law Colloquium Speaker Announced
Professor Jennifer Olivaof Indiana University, Maurer School of Law will present her new draft paper, “EXPECTING MEDICATION SURVEILLANCE”, as part of the Mizzou Law Health Law Colloquium, on October 16th, from 4:20 to 5:20 pm Central Time.
St. Louis woman files discrimination lawsuit against Mercy Hospital
ST. LOUIS — A former surgical technician at Mercy Hospital-St. Louis has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Poll shows major support from Missourians for Citizen Only Voting Amendment
A new poll shows overwhelming support for an amendment that would make ensure only United States citizens vote in Missouri elections.