News from 2024
Appellate court affirms lower court decision in construction company case
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court affirmed a trial court's judgment, holding that the trial court acted within its discretion in striking the appellant's pleadings due to its repeated noncompliance with discovery orders and that the issue regarding the show-cause hearing was not preserved for review.
Appellate Judicial Commission seeks applicants for Odenwald vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
The Appellate Judicial Commission is accepting applications for judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the impending November 16, 2024, retirement of Judge Kurt S. Odenwald after approximately 17 years of judicial service.
Appellate Clinic Wins First Amendment Retaliation Appeal in Eighth Circuit
A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit unanimously ruled to revive a First Amendment retaliation lawsuit brought by a client of WashULaw’s Appellate Clinic.
Chris Hohn Begins Tenure as Chair of Thompson Coburn
Effective August 14, 2024, Chris Hohn assumed the role of chair at national law firm Thompson Coburn, taking over from Roman Wuller, who has led the firm since 2020.
Bailey files suit to prohibit Obamacare from funding illegal immigrants
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has joined a 15-state coalition in a lawsuit against the Biden administration regarding its rule they say treats illegal aliens as legal citizens and makes states pay for their public benefits.
Food and Agricultural Commercial Litigator Returns to Thompson Coburn as Partner in St. Louis
Thompson Coburn announced that Kimberly Bousquet has rejoined the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group in St. Louis.
Appellate court rules woman breached fiduciary duty by ousting siblings from inheritance
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a trial court’s decision on several points, affirming that an appellant had breached her fiduciary duties and that the siblings were entitled to the damages and remedies awarded.
Appeals court rules on Hyundai arbitration cases
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled in two separate cases involving Hyundai Motor America and arbitration claims.
Prof. Gary Myers elected vice president of SEALS
Gary Myers, the Earl F. Nelson Professor of Law at the School of Law, was elected to serve as vice president of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS).
Shook Trio Selected for MLW Up and Coming Honor
Missouri Lawyers Media has chosen three Shook attorneys for its annual Up and Coming honor.
State Tax Commission Issues Order Rolling Back Unlawful Property Tax Assessments After Obtaining Information from Attorney General Bailey’s Lawsuit
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission issued an order rolling back Jackson County’s unlawful 2023 property assessments.
8th Circuit sides with Bailey, blocks student loan scheme
JEFFERSON CITY — The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a court order secured by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, which blocks the Biden Administration's "SAVE" Plan for student loan forgiveness.
Judiciary seeks comments for 2024 review of child support guidelines
The Supreme Court of Missouri’s family court committee is seeking comment from the public and members of the bar in conducting its statutorily required review of the child support guidelines, including an examination of the assumptions, information and methodology providing the basis for the current guidelines.
Partner Jennifer A. Davis Joins Nine PBS Board of Directors
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to share that Jennifer A. Davis, Partner and Group Leader of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice, has been elected to the Nine PBS Board of Directors.
Bailey announces roll back on unlawful property tax assessments
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission has issued an order to roll back the 2023 property tax assessments in Jackson County.
Dean Sperino cited by Supreme Court of Connecticut
The Supreme Court of Connecticut cited Associate Dean Sandra Sperino’s article, Revitalizing State Employment Discrimination Law.
Bailey secures victory with federal pistol brace rule decision
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has declared victory over the Biden administration’s attempt to ban pistol braces.
Bill Bay Begins Tenure as American Bar Association President
Thompson Coburn partner Bill Bay has started his term as president of the American Bar Association (ABA), making the official transition into the role at the adjournment of the ABA House of Delegates on August 6.
Mo. appeals court reverses, remands aircraft mechanic case
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appeals court reversed and remanded a case involving the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and a man who was injured during his more than 40 years as an aircraft mechanic.
16th circuit commission seeks applicants for Del Muro circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the position of circuit judge, Division 4 of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit (Jackson County).