Legal Roundup
Professor Peter Wiedenbeck Coauthors ERISA Reference Book
Cambridge University Press has published “ERISA Principles,” written by WashULaw Professor Peter Wiedenbeck and Brendan Maher of Texas A&M University School of Law.
Attorney General Bailey Obtains Court Order Blocking Joe Biden from Illegally Diverting Funds Away from Building the Border Wall
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey obtained a court order forcing the Biden Administration to use congressionally appropriated funds to construct a barrier along the southern border.
Faculty Present at National Conference of Constitutional Law Scholars
WashULaw faculty recently attended the sixth annual National Conference of Constitutional Law Scholars. Professors Dan Epps and Conor Clarke presented “The Practice of Executive Constitutionalism” at the Executive Power and the Administrative State panel discussion moderated by Mila Sohoni. Professor Travis Crum talked about multi-lingual ballots and Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act at the Rights and Democracy lightning session.
Mizzou Law 3L Wins National Writing Competition
Mizzou Law 3L Isaac Keller just won the 2023 American Journal of Mediation National Dispute Resolution Writing Competition.
22nd circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Ohmer circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-Second Circuit Judicial Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Steven Ohmer.
John Kingston, Sonette Magnus Write for ABA on Avoiding Privilege Pitfalls
Thompson Coburn partners John Kingston and Sonette Magnus authored an article published by the American Bar Association on the complexities of attorney-client privilege, several common pitfalls, and advice on how those can be avoided.
21st circuit commission announces nominees for Hearne associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission announced the panel of three nominees to be submitted to Governor Michael L. Parson to fill the associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County created by the appointment of Judge Matthew Hearne as circuit judge.
Armstrong Teasdale Welcomes Lawyers in Salt Lake City and St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associates Sarah Lucas and Katherine L. Vojas to the firm.
Attorney General Bailey Moves For Removal of Ray County Sheriff
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he filed a petition of quo warranto to remove Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers from office.
Professor David Gamage Publishes Article in California Law Review
David Gamage, the Law School Foundation Distinguished Professor of Law, has had a forthcoming article accepted for publication in the California Law Review.
Armstrong Teasdale to Recognize Prominent Alum Hon. William H. Webster, Dedicate Executive Conference Room
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that on March 12, 2024, the firm will dedicate the Hon. William H. Webster Executive Conference Room in St. Louis, honoring the legacy of the firm’s friend and former partner.
Professor Sheldon Evans Pens Op-Ed in The Hill
Professor Sheldon Evans writes in an op-ed that both Democrat and Republican proposals to deal with the immigration crisis are off the mark. “Americans of all stripes need a different ethos — one that recognizes immigrants’ humanity, dignity, and legal rights,” he writes.
Legislative update: March 1, 2024
March 1 is the last day to file bills in both chambers of the General Assembly. As of Feb. 29, 1,698 bills and resolutions had been filed in the Missouri House. In the Senate, 871 bills and resolutions had been filed.
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Planned Parenthood for Trafficking Children Out-of-State to Obtain Abortions Without Parental Consent
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit against Planned Parenthood Great Plains for trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.
The Young Lawyer’s Section Council gathers for winter meeting
The Young Lawyer’s Section Council of The Missouri Bar met Feb. 23-24, in St. Louis for networking, planning, and community service.
One Family, 100 Years of Roos
Each year, the UMKC Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni achievements. UMKC is honoring the Tedrow/Selders/Hogerty family with its Class of 2024 Legacy Award.
New Published Work from Professor Leila Sadat
The International Criminal Court in a Nutshell, coauthored by Professor Leila Sadat, Patrick Keenan and Milena Sterio is now available from West Academic.
Lawyerless Appellant Takes a Bad Trip in Missouri: AI Hallucinations Result in $10,000 Sanction for Frivolous Appeal
Earlier this month, Judge Kurt Odenwald on behalf of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District penned Missouri’s first appellate dismissal and award of sanctions for a brief that cited bogus cases generated by artificial intelligence—a phenomenon commonly referred to as “Artificial Intelligence Hallucinations.” Kruse v. Karlen, Case No. ED111172 (Mo. App. E.D. Feb 13, 2024).
Amundsen Davis Promotes 10 Attorneys to Partner
Amundsen Davis promoted 10 attorneys to partner, including Michael Barnes, Danielle Snyder Fadel, Tim Feldhausen, Jason Just, Joseph Klocke, James Maschhoff, Chris Miller, Matt Pikor, Karen Tobin, Tiffany Woelfel.
Ben Volk Shares Insights on Auto Brands Joining Avanci Licensing Program
Thompson Coburn partner Ben Volk was quoted in a Global Legal Post article on the licensing platform Avanci, which recently signed the Volkswagen Group to its 5G vehicle licensing program.