News from 2024
Appeals court to hold docket at Parkway North High School
Students and faculty are expected to attend the court session of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, when it convenes to hear oral arguments for a special docket at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Parkway North High School, 12860 Fee Fee Road in St. Louis.
Amendment 7 ensures only citizens can vote in Missouri’s elections
Think non-citizens are barred from voting in elections in Missouri? Think again. Under current law, certain Missouri cities could change their voting laws to allow non-citizens the right to vote in local elections, for things like school boards, city councils, and even local tax referenda.
Missouri business owners rally behind ballot initiative to raise minimum wage, implement paid sick leave
ST. LOUIS — As early voting kicks off in Missouri, a broad coalition of business owners is standing firmly behind a ballot initiative that aims to raise the minimum wage and establish paid sick leave for workers.
16th circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Del Muro circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission announces the following demographic information relating to applicants for the circuit judge vacancy in Division 4 of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit (Jackson County) created by the August 1, 2024, retirement of Judge Justine E. Del Muro.
Boeing employee sues over hostile work environment, retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A Boeing employee in St. Louis filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination after allegedly enduring years of inappropriate behavior and unaddressed complaints at the company.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia.
Shook Chair and Practice Co-Chair Named Among Most Powerful Leaders
Ingram’s has named Shook Chair Madeleine McDonough and General Liability Litigation Co-Chair Robert Adams to the 2024 issue of Ingram’s 250: The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City.
Former employee sues Love's Travel Stops alleging gender discrimination, hostile work environment
KANSAS CITY — A former employee of Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of gender-based discrimination and creating a hostile work environment.
Veterans Clinic Files Amicus Brief in SCOTUS in Support of Reservists’ Rights
The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Feliciano v. Department of Transportation.
Former Tyson Poultry employee files lawsuit alleging discrimination, retaliation after workplace injury
ST. LOUIS — A former employee of Tyson Poultry filed a lawsuit against the company alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Missouri Human Rights Act.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Lincoln University in Jefferson City
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
Missouri, Kansas, Idaho sue FDA over removal of abortion drug safeguards, citing health risks
JEFFERSON CITY — Three states have filed an amended complaint in a 2022 lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, accusing the agency of endangering women’s health by removing key safety protocols for abortion medications.
Legal Aid of Western Missouri Awards Shook Partner
Legal Aid of Western Missouri has named Shook Partner Dana Strueby as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Robert C. Welch Volunteer Attorney Project Award.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Associates Nationwide
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of nine associates across practice groups and offices nationwide, including Denver, Kansas City, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and St. Louis.
Chris Hohn Featured in Missouri Lawyers Media’s “Legal Limelight”
Chris Hohn, recently appointed chair of Thompson Coburn, was profiled in the October edition of the “Legal Limelight” feature from Missouri Lawyers Media.
Professor Lietzan presents in health policy webinar
On Oct. 8, Professor Erika Lietzan participated in a Hudson Institute webinar entitled, “Do Drug Patents Cause High Prices?” with Professor Adam Mossoff from the Antonin Scalia Law School and Corey Salsberg, vice president and global head of intellectual property affairs for Novartis.
Appellate court affirms lower court decision in Injury Treatment Centers lawsuit
ST. LOUIS — In a recent decision, the Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by healthcare providers against National Insurance, affirming that certain legal assignments signed by the providers' patients were invalid under Missouri law.
Attorney General Bailey Wins $131,000 in Restitution for Ripped-Off Home Owners in Clay County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he obtained a judgment returning $131,022 to homeowners in Clay County after defendant Cory Richards failed to provide promised home repairs to homeowners.
Bailey secures more than $131,000 for homeowners in Clay County in home repair scam
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today a court ruling that will return over $131,000 to homeowners in Clay County after a contractor failed to provide promised home repairs.
16th circuit commission seeks applicants for Barrett associate circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the position of associate circuit judge, Division 30 of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit (Jackson County).