News from 2024
Shook Trial Lawyers Round Out Missouri Super Lawyers List
Thomson Reuters has selected 23 Shook, Hardy & Bacon attorneys for inclusion in the 2024 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list.
IP Rights and AI Regulation: Finding the Right Balance
I’m excited to share a new article I recently published examining the relationship between intellectual property rights and artificial intelligence regulation, recently published in Volume 89, Issue 3 of the Missouri Law Review.
Shaun Broeker Highlighted for Veterans Initiative in St. Louis Business Journal
Thompson Coburn partner Shaun Broeker was featured in a recent St. Louis Business Journal article for his work spearheading the "Welcome Home STL" initiative.
Court dismisses market's claim challenging 'aldermanic courtesy' practice in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a circuit court decision dismissing Double AA Market's case against St. Louis.
Husch Blackwell Earns 15 National Tier 1 Rankings in 2025 Best Law Firms®
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that 15 practice areas were recognized with National Tier 1 rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® as ranked by Best Lawyers.
WashU Law Professor Rebecca Hollander-Blumoff Shines at Joint Happy Hour Event
The Association for Women Faculty at WashU recently hosted a special joint happy hour event that brought together women faculty from across campuses for an evening of networking and meaningful conversations.
Missouri Court of Appeals upholds default judgment against Root Insurance in claim denial case
ST. LOUIS — The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's decision to deny Root Insurance Company's motion to set aside a default judgment award.
Thad Blenke Discusses Federal Circuit’s Anti-Suit Injunction Ruling
Thompson Coburn partner Thad Blenke was quoted in a recent IAM article on a Federal Circuit antisuit injunction ruling and what it means for global standard essential patent strategy.
Attorney General Bailey Obtains Court Win Throwing Out Biden-Harris Illegal Parole in Place Rule
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey obtained a court order throwing out the Biden-Harris Administration’s “parole in place” (PIP) rule that would allow millions of illegal immigrants to circumvent the law and obtain permanent residency.
Court strikes down Biden Administration’s "parole in place" rule
JEFFERSON CITY — In a significant legal victory, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside officials from 16 other states, successfully challenged the Biden-Harris Administration's "parole in place" (PIP) rule.
Several Amundsen Davis Service Groups Named in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Several of Amundsen Davis's service groups have been ranked for 2025 in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms®.
Justice Matters commentary: Missouri chief justice expresses gratitude for military members
As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I reflect on the many veterans who have touched my life.
Christine Klein Joins WashU Law as Visiting Professor
We are proud to welcome renowned water law scholar Christine Klein to our faculty as a visiting professor for the fall 2024 semester.
Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.
UB Greensfelder Earns National and Regional Recognition in Best Law Firms 2025 Edition
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that the firm is ranked in 111 categories in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list.
Tonya Oliver Rose Discusses Potential Medicare Overpayment Changes
Thompson Coburn partner Tonya Oliver Rose was quoted in a Part B News article on a potential change to the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).
Court sides with lower court in appeal of Academy Sports + Outdoors case
ST. LOUIS — A couple appealed the dismissal of their negligence lawsuit against Academy Sports + Outdoors and an employee after a Jackson County court ruled the case was barred under the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
16th circuit commission announces nominees for Del Muro circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission has met and selected a panel of three nominees for the circuit judge vacancy in Division 4 of the Jackson County circuit court created by the retirement of Judge Justine E. Del Muro.
Husch Blackwell Represents CBC Bancorp in Acquisition of Bay Community Bancorp
Husch Blackwell represented CBC Bancorp in its acquisition of Bay Community Bancorp, the holding company for Community Bank of the Bay.
Appeals court partially overturns cable contract ruling on exclusivity clause compliance with FCC order
ST. LOUIS — In a recent decision, the Missouri Court of Appeals-Eastern District ruled on a long-standing dispute between Charter Communications and Mobile National Development Co. regarding an exclusive cable service agreement.