News from 2024
Missouri sues St. Louis County over authority to appoint prosecuting attorney
JEFFERSON CITY — The State of Missouri, led by Gov. Michael L. Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey, has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis County and County Executive Dr. Sam Page to resolve a legal dispute over who has the authority to appoint the next St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds IP Associate Benjamin Bruce
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associate Benjamin Z. Bruce to the Intellectual Property practice group in Kansas City.
Hyatt held liable in $177M verdict for negligent supervision in sexual assault case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals-Eastern District ruled that Hyatt is liable for a jury award of $177 million in damages for a sexual assault that occurred in a St. Louis hotel in 2016.
KCMBA Honors Shook Attorney with President’s Award
The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA) has selected Shook Associate William Walberg for its President’s Award.
Appeals court upholds verdict in Monsanto Roundup case
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court has upheld a jury verdict in favor of Monsanto Company, rejecting an appeal by a woman who alleged that exposure to Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide caused her non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for McNelley associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Amanda B. McNelley to the position of circuit judge.
St. Louis listed on Judicial Hellhole report again
ST. LOUIS — The American Tort Reform Foundation’s 2024-2025 Judicial Hellholes report has cast a harsh spotlight on St. Louis, placing its courts among the nation’s most problematic for lawsuit abuse.
What to Expect in 2025: A Highlight Reel on December 12, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, the 2025 compliance strategy planning season begins.
Loneliness Research Brings People Closer
The heart of UMKC is our campus community.
Class action accuses Michaels of overcharging taxes on Missouri delivery purchases
A class action lawsuit claims Michaels arts and crafts store overcharged taxes on delivery purchases for four years.
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for McLaughlin circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of the Honorable Nancy Watkins McLaughlin.
Professor Tuch Honored with Prize in International Competition
WashU Law proudly recognizes Professor Andrew Tuch, whose scholarship was awarded the 2024 Berkeley Center for Law and Business Best Paper Award.
Bailey leads push to put Biden administration on notice about another student loan rule
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is co-leading a coalition of 23 state AGs in an effort to stop what it calls the Biden administration’s fourth illegal attempt to “saddle working Americans with someone else’s” student loan debt.
Recap: WashU Law Welcomes Daniel Bodansky for Guest Lecture
In November, WashU Law welcomed international scholar and professor at Arizona State University Daniel Bodansky in conversation with William Gardiner Hammond Professor of Law MJ Durkee.
Boston College files lawsuit against Urshan University over stained-glass windows agreement
ST. LOUIS — Boston College has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Urshan University, alleging that the Missouri-based institution reneged on a mutual gift agreement to transfer 13 historic stained-glass windows from a vacant seminary chapel to Boston College.
Attorney General Bailey Successfully Drives Child Mutilation Out of Missouri Once and for All
Just a week before the United States Supreme Court is slated to hear a case on a similar issue, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey landed a huge win following a two-week trial to defend a state law banning child mutilation.
Court rejects law firm’s bid to compel arbitration in $10M insurance dispute
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld a trial court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration filed by the Maune Raichle Law Firm in a $10 million insurance dispute.
WashU Law Hosts 2024 JSD Symposium
On November 2, 2024, the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute at WashU Law hosted its annual JSD Symposium.
Missouri health organizations granted intervention in AstraZeneca lawsuit over drug discount program
SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri has granted a motion allowing two health organizations to intervene in a lawsuit filed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP against Missouri officials over the enforcement of Senate Bill (SB) 751, a state law protecting access to discounted drugs through the federal 340B program.
LLC Exit Strategies CLE Webinar Will Feature Shook Senior Counsel
Shook Senior Counsel Andrew Dockter will be a featured presenter in the National Business Institute’s upcoming online course, LLC Exit Strategies: Sale, Dissolution, Succession, December 6.