News from 2024
Insurer says its policy didn't cover damages from ingesting Dollar Tree breath mints
An insurance company says it shouldn’t have to pay damages in another lawsuit because its policy didn’t cover the cause of action.
Professor David Gamage presents and Northwestern conference
Professor David Gamage attended a conference for Tax Professors Tenured 1-15 years at Northwestern University, where he presented his recent paper.
'Junk science' continues to drive products litigation, producing taxpayer burdens, research shows
Questionable science continues to drive lawsuits against the weed-killer Roundup and other consumer products, placing multibillion-dollar financial burdens on companies and also hampering innovation and placing strains on taxpayers.
Professor Kimberly Norwood Receives The Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award
Congratulations to Professor Kimberly Norwood, who received The Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award from the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis on May 21.
Class-action lawsuit says Molson Coors misled consumers on with marketing on hard seltzer
KANSAS CITY — A class-action lawsuit was filed against Molson Coors Beverage Company USA alleging it misled consumers with the marketing of its canned cocktail.
25 Years of Law, Gender, and Justice
2023-2024 marked the 25th academic year that WashULaw in partnership with the Department of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies has offered the course Law, Gender, and Justice to undergraduate students.
Lawsuits allege Pepperidge Farms, Kraft Heinz are falsely advertising products
ST. LOUIS — Two class action lawsuits alleging false advertisements have been filed against Kraft Heinz Foods Company and Pepperidge Farm.
Class action alleges Tyson Foods failed to pay overtime wages
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A former employee of Tyson Foods has sued the company in a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to properly pay employees their proper wages.
Professor Kathleen Clark on PBS NewsHour
Professor Kathleen Clark was interviewed on PBS News Hour.
Kansas City Law Firm Commits $250,000 to Bar Prep Support
Wagstaff and Cartmell, a litigation law firm in Kansas City, made a five-year, $250,000 commitment to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law’s bar preparation fund.
Shook Recognized Among Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity
Seramount has selected Shook among its 2024 list of Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity.
Librarian Laura Wilcoxon’s article selected as a 2023 Top 20 Instruction article
The ALA Library Instruction Round Table Top 20 Committee has selected Mizzou Law librarian Laura Wilcoxon’s article “A Next-Generation Framework.
Professor John Inazu: New Book, Speaking Engagements, Interviews, and More
Professor John Inazu’s latest book “Learning to Disagree” was published in April.
Shook to Host 21st Annual Update of the Law CLE Webinar on June 6, 2024
Join Shook for a day of learning as the firm hosts its 21st annual Update of the Law CLE, June 6, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT.
Professors Mitchell, Freyermuth and Lietzan win 2024 Mizzou Law Faculty Awards
Each year, three faculty members receive Mizzou Law awards for their outstanding work: one for a scholarly work, one for teaching, and one for the administration of justice.
Bailey, other AGs sue five states over threats to Missouri energy
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with 18 other states, has filed a motion for leave to file a lawsuit against California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island at the United States Supreme Court, alleging the states' policies are threatening the energy sector.
Professor David Gamage’s recent article reviewed in Jotwell
Professor David Gamage recently had his article, Wage Enslavement: How the Tax System Holds Back Historically Disadvantaged Groups of Americans reviewed on the Jotwell blog.
AG intervenes in lawsuit against Grain Belt Express
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the Grain Belt Express, arguing for deep personal property rights.
Professor Susan Frelich Appleton Receives Mary Ann Dzuback Award
The WashU Association for Women Faculty (AWF) recently honored Professor Susan Frelich Appleton with this year’s Mary Ann Dzuback Award, which is named in honor of the founder of AWF and is given to a faculty member who has advocated strongly for gender equity.
Professor Lietzan Speaks at Food & Drug Law Institute Annual Meeting
Professor Erika Lietzan spoke at the Food & Drug Law Institute’s annual meeting. Her talk discussed the Fifth Circuit’s Apter v. HHS decision (which relates to FDA’s famous “you’re not a horse” tweet.).