News from 2024
Bailey calls for California to end biofuels amendment
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called on California regulators to halt a proposed amendment he claims will damage Missouri's agricultural and biofuels industries.
Missouri sees majority of offices taken by Republicans
JEFFERSON CITY — With all precincts reported, Republicans have won the majority of federal, state and local offices.
Attorney General Bailey Challenges California’s Proposed Amendment to Decimate Missouri Farms
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to California’s Chair of California Air Resources Board (CARB) demanding it rescind its proposed amendment that would irreversibly harm Missouri’s farmers and biofuels industry.
St. Louis utility worker files discrimination suit alleging racial harassment, retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A Black utility worker for St. Louis has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging racial discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation.
Veterans Clinic secures more than $500,000 for veterans in a single month
Martha Bradley Kleinhesselink and Carter Brooks Templeton, staff attorneys at the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic, recently secured more than half a million dollars in retroactive payments for two veterans within the span of one month.
Consumers sue Waiakea, Sam's over claims of contaminated bottled water
ST. LOUIS — Two Missouri residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against Waiakea Bottling, Waiakea Inc. and Sam’s Club, alleging that Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water was contaminated and caused significant health issues.
Shook Partners Explore Using Technologies for Trial Strategies in New Podcast
Shook Partners Lauren Douville and Trent Webb were featured speakers in the recent podcast, Using Innovative Technology to Advance Trial Strategies, hosted by IMS Legal Strategies.
Attorney General Bailey Announces Director of Policy Dan Engemann
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that Dan Engemann is joining his office to serve as Director of Policy and Outreach
Missouri appeals court upholds settlement division in workers' comp dispute
ST. LOUIS — In a recent ruling, the Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision in a dispute between two former employees and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, over a workers' compensation subrogation lien.
Boston University professor to present at Health Law Colloquium
Professor Nicole Huberfeldof Boston University School of Law & School of Public Health will present her new draft paper, “Spending Programs and the New Roberts Court“, as part of the Mizzou Law Health Law Colloquium, on October 30, from 4:20 to 5:20 pm Central Time.
Former faculty union leader sues St. Louis Community College alleging retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A former faculty member and union leader at St. Louis Community College, has filed a lawsuit against the college and three senior administrators, alleging retaliation, discrimination and violations of her constitutional rights.
22nd circuit commission announces nominees for Hays associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis
The Twenty-Second Circuit Judicial Commission announced the panel of three nominees to be submitted to Governor Michael L. Parson to fill the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Heather Hays as circuit judge.
Kacey Riccomini Discusses Employer Obligations for Workplace Speech
Thompson Coburn partner Kacey Riccomini wrote an article for Risk Management Magazine that emphasizes the importance of employers staying vigilant about the proper handling of political discussions in the workplace as the election approaches.
Shook Score Soars in BTI Rankings for Litigation
BTI has selected Shook as a Powerhouse in product liability for the sixth consecutive year which places the practice in the top 1% of all law firms.
Appeals court upholds dismissals in discrimination cases against St. Louis Public Schools
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals recently upheld trial court decisions in two separate but similar cases involving claims of race and age discrimination against St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) filed by former employees
Justice Matters commentary: Understanding the variety of judicial elections in Missouri
I recently received a sample ballot in the mail for the upcoming general election.
Mizzou Law Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic helps jump start student-run businesses
From customizable hats and sneakers to lotus-infused energy drinks, the products available from Mizzou student-run storefronts this year run the gamut.
Munro aims to refocus AG's office on transparency, individual rights
JEFFERSON CITY — Ryan Munro, the Libertarian candidate for Missouri attorney general, envisions a fresh approach to the role, aiming to shift its focus back to the needs of individual Missourians and small businesses.
Mizzou Law Health Law Colloquium: Professor Daniel Shaviro
Professor Daniel Shaviroof NYU Law present his new draft paper, NEW FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE AND THE INCOME TAX’S ROLE AS A BACKUP HEALTH INSURANCE SYSTEM“, as part of the Mizzou Law Health Law Colloquium, on October 23, from 4:20 to 5:20 pm Central Time.
Gross pledges overhaul of AG's office if elected
ST. LOUIS — Elad Gross, the Democratic candidate for Missouri’s Attorney General, promises a hands-on approach to the office, citing his experience as a former Assistant Attorney General if elected.