News from 2024
New Partner Becky Christensen Joins Labor & Employment Practice
Thompson Coburn announced that Becky Christensen has joined its Labor & Employment practice as a partner in St. Louis.
Law Center professors new book examines tensions in U.S. legal education
Our very own professor Carlo Pedrioli has published a new scholarly book with Carolina Academic Press.
Abbott Labs formula court ruling raises concerns about fairness
ST. LOUIS — The July decision in Abbott v. Margo Gill Laboratories raises concerns about the potential impact on the availability of products essential for the care of premature infants, and with another trial scheduled to begin soon, there are worries about Abbott's ability to remain afloat.
Veterans Clinic staffer wins Missouri Bar Award
Eugene O’Loughlin, intake coordinator and veterans benefits specialist in the Veterans Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law, was awarded the 2024 Liberty Bell Award from the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Council.
Here’s How UMKC is Embracing Artificial Intelligence
Kansas City’s research university is known for being innovative and future-forward.
Former hospital CEO sues hospital, county for retaliation, discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A woman and former employee is suing is suing Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital (PMHS) after she claims she was retaliated against.
Judges, lawyers, legislators honored for advancing administration of justice in Missouri
At an annual ceremony honoring service to Missouri and the state’s judiciary, 11 judges, two lawyers, 12 legislators and a team of staff members were honored for their contributions to protecting and improving the effective administration of justice in Missouri.
Mark Indelicato, Danielle Ullo Discuss Economic Impact on CRE and Restaurant Industries
Thompson Coburn partner Mark Indelicato and associate Danielle Ullo wrote a new article in Crain’s New York Business highlighting the economic implications for commercial real estate and the restaurant sector.
Alternative Apportionment – The Battle Moves International on September 26, 2024
Tax attorney Chris Wilson will be speaking on a panel at the Council on State Taxation's (COST) 55th Annual Meeting about the rising legislative efforts to impose additional taxes on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), foreign dividends and Subpart F income.
Express Scripts seeks injunctive relief against FTC for July report
ST. LOUIS — Express Scripts is seeking to have a July 2024 report vacated and for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to retract its statements regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in a recent federal lawsuit.
MO LIRC Issues Decision Denying COVID-19 as Occupational Disease in Johnson v. RBX Transportation
The Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission issued a decision on September 17, 2024, affirming the Award in Gordon Johnson v. RBX Transportation, Injury No. 20-094915.
Faculty Spotlight — Meet Eric Hintz
To poet John Donne, no man is an island.
Appeals court sides with amusement park operator over blind man on bumper cars
A state appellate court has affirmed a ruling in favor of an amusement park operator, saying the company was within its rights to not allow a blind man to drive bumper cars alone and to not provide further assistance for him to exit a waterslide ride.
Larry Katzenstein honored with CMT Chairman’s Award
TC partner Larry Katzenstein, a longtime pro bono legal counsel for Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), was honored with the Chairman’s Award at the organization’s annual lunch meeting.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Linn County Courthouse in Linneus
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Linn County Courthouse in Linneus.
Young continues push to give Missouri senate viable third option
ST. LOUIS—Independent Senate candidate Jared Young continues to share his vision of giving Missouri a third viable option.
Appellate court says airport director allowed to terminate lease with St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court ruled that language in an ordinance authorized the airport director to terminate a lease with the city of St. Louis.
Faculty Spotlight — Meet Ryan Vacca
When Ryan Vacca, ‘04, gave his first guest lecture to students studying the entertainment business at St. Louis Community College, the then-attorney at Stinson LLP began considering going back to school — as a professor.
Planned Parenthood challenges Medicaid provider removal in Mo.
JEFFERSON CITY — Planned Parenthood Great Rivers – Missouri (PPGR) is challenging the Missouri Department of Social Services' (DSS) decision to terminate its enrollment as a Medicaid provider.
Bob Wallace, Mark Sableman Named to Sports and Entertainment Power List
Thompson Coburn partners Bob Wallace, Jr. and Mark Sableman have been named to the Missouri Lawyers Media Sports and Entertainment 2024 Power list. Attorneys on this list are recognized as being among the most accomplished sports and entertainment attorneys in Missouri.