News from 2024
Mizzou Law to host preeminent scholar at Health Law Colloquium
Professor Barak Richman of the George Washington University School of Law and of Duke University, will present his new draft paper, “Hiding in Plain Sight: ERISA’s Cure for the $1.5 Trillion Health Benefits Market”, co-authored with Amy Monahan, as part of the Mizzou Law Health Law Colloquium, on October 9th, from 4:20 to 5:20 pm Central Time.
Minor says Burger King employee hit him during visit
A minor seeks compensatory damages after he says he was struck by a Burger King employee at a Kansas City location of the fast-food chain.
UB Greensfelder Again Achieves Mansfield Certification for Continued Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
UB Greensfelder LLP is proud to announce that the firm has achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification in recognition of its continued efforts to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) for attorneys firmwide.
Caira Butler and Cicely Williams Named 2024 Eagleton Scholarship Recipients
Thompson Coburn is thrilled to announce that the 2024-2025 Eagleton Scholarship has been awarded to Caira Butler (University of Illinois College of Law) and Cicely Williams (Saint Louis University School of Law).
UMKC Law School’s Free Bar Prep Results in Highest Pass Rate of All Missouri and Kansas Public Universities
The pass rate of UMKC School of Law students who took the Missouri bar exam for the first time in July 2024 was 90.6%, more than 5% higher than the pass rate of all Missouri first-time test takers.
Mo. appeals court affirms denial of unemployment benefits for former moving company employee
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court upheld the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission's decision, denying a former Cord Moving & Storage Co. employee unemployment benefits for misconduct.
State appeals court reverses, remands flooding litigation
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court reversed and remanded a petition by Engineered Sales Acquisition (ESI) involving Missouri American Water and Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America.
Appellate court rules unemployment compensation claims rightfully denied
ST. LOUIS — An appellate court in Missouri says an unemployment compensation claim was rightfully denied due to misconduct related to the attendance policies of her former employer.
UMKC Starr Women’s Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class of Inductees
The newest class of inductees to the University of Missouri-Kansas City Starr Women’s Hall of Fame, established a decade ago to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of women who have benefitted the Kansas City region and beyond, showcases a major multitude of firsts.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, will convene court October 16, 2024, at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.
Industry Coverage: Becky Christensen Joins Thompson Coburn
Partner Becky Christensen recently joined Thompson Coburn’s labor and employment practice and is based in the St. Louis office.
Woman, husband sue Nevro for faulty spinal cord stimulator
ST. LOUIS — A woman and her husband are suing Nevro Corporation alleging injuries due to a spinal cord stimulator she had implanted in her body.
Professor Ryan Vacca publishes article in Harvard journal
Ryan Vacca, the John D. Lawson Professor of Law at Mizzou Law, published a new article, Revisiting the Federal Circuit En Banc, in the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology.
Thad Blenke Discusses SEP Patent Dispute
Thompson Coburn partner Thad Blenke was quoted in an IAM article on Lenovo's patent dispute with Ericsson that could have broader industry implications.
21st circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Waldemer circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Dean Waldemer.
Bailey says DOJ failed to comply with FOIA requests for Trump prosecution documents
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has a filed a lawsuit seeking to have the U.S. Department of Justice turn over documents regarding the “illicit prosecutions” of former President Donald J. Trump.
Two UMKC Faculty Named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professors
The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named two University of Missouri-Kansas City faculty members Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professors.
Matt Landwehr Elected to AIM Executive Board
TC partner Matt Landwehr was recently elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM). Matt was elected to the Board of Directors in 2023.
21st circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Lorne Baker associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Lorne Baker as circuit judge.
Non-binary student sues school district for discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A non-binary student is suing Harrisonville School District alleging they were discriminated against by administrative staff.