News from 2024
Appeals court affirms ruling on St. Louis improvement district assessment levies
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District found that the appellants in a court case failed to timely appeal their issue and affirmed a lower court decision involving district assessment levies.
Thompson Coburn Attorneys Recognized in Chambers 2024 High Net Worth Guide
Thompson Coburn’s private client practice and three of our practitioners received recognition in this year’s Chambers High Net Worth guide (by Chambers & Partners).
Clinical Professor Emerita Angela Drake named GMLF Woman of the Year
Clinical Professor Emerita Angela Drake received a Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Woman of the Year award this summer.
Missouri Court of Appeals reverses, remands Stanley Fastening verdict
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court abused its discretion by failing to grant a mistrial involving Stanley Fastening Systems.
Professor Renee Henson Presents on AI
Professor Renee Henson made a presentation titled “AI: The Next Frontier?” to the National Conference of Court Public Information Officers.
Professor Rachel Sachs Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council
Professor Rachel Sachs has been appointed to the Illinois Advisory Council on Financing and Access to Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and Other High-Cost Drugs and Treatments.
Bailey for Missouri, others condemn ads by Defend Missouri PAC, endorse Bailey for attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY — The Bailey for Missouri campaign, as well as others, have called for recent advertisements by Defendant Missouri PAC to be taken down after what they say is misleading and reprehensible.
UB Greensfelder Recognized in Chambers 2024 High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that its Trusts & Estates Practice Group has been recognized in both Missouri and Ohio in the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Guide for 2024.
Candidates for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Positions Invited to Apply
WashU Law invites applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for tenure-track and tenured positions, to begin in the fall of 2025.
Abbott CEO on baby formula litigation: 'a public health crisis' would ensue if 'standard of care' formulas are no longer available in NICUs
Abbott Labs CEO Robert Ford said during a recent interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that ongoing litigation could negatively impact public health.
Professor Oliveri presents at US HUD leadership meeting
Professor Rigel Oliveri gave a presentation for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2024 Office of General Counsel Leadership Meeting, which was held in St. Louis.
Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment in K-12 Schools on July 25, 2024
Join Husch Blackwell Education attorneys for a full day of Title IX training focusing on institutional response to sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in K-12 schools.
Thompson Coburn Product Liability Team's Appellate Win Highlighted by Law.com
Thompson Coburn’s appellate win on behalf of a tool manufacturer was highlighted by Law.com, covering the Eastern District of Missouri Court of Appeals’ reversal of a $7.7 million jury verdict against the company.
Janette Lohman Interviewed by Bloomberg on New Approach to Tax Compliance
Thompson Coburn partner Janette Lohman was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Law for Bloomberg Tax’s “Talking Tax” podcast.
Washington University disputes Bailey's claim it closed pediatric transgender clinic
Despite a claim from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey otherwise, the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is not closing down.
UB Greensfelder Attorney Jared Manse Recognized by USPTO with 2023 Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that Counsel Jared S. Manse, Ph.D., has been recognized with a 2023 Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for his volunteer work assisting financially under-resourced inventors and small businesses with the protection of their ideas.
Faculty Present at John Mercer Langston Annual Writing Workshop Writer’s Workshop
Professors Trevor Gardner and Sheldon Evans recently shared their latest scholarship at the John Mercer Langston Annual Writing Workshop, held at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Speaker, "Landfill Gas Rights: Current Legal Trends," Missouri Waste Control Coalition Environmental Conference on July 23, 2024
Andrew Eastman will present, "Landfill Gas Rights: Current Legal Trends," at the Missouri Waste Control Coalition Environmental Conference on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Shook IP Leader Receives Distinguished Alumni Award on July 23, 2024
Shook Partner and IP Co-Chair Trent Webb is being honored by Drury University with the Distinguished Alumni Award.
State appeals court affims ruling in 13-year-old case
KANSAS CITY — The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that it couldn't overturn the lower court's legal interpretation, but confirmed its jurisdiction and the finality of its October 2022 decision in a 13-year-old case.