Legal Roundup
Appellate Judicial Commission seeks applicants for Odenwald vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
The Appellate Judicial Commission is accepting applications for judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the impending November 16, 2024, retirement of Judge Kurt S. Odenwald after approximately 17 years of judicial service.
Appellate Clinic Wins First Amendment Retaliation Appeal in Eighth Circuit
A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit unanimously ruled to revive a First Amendment retaliation lawsuit brought by a client of WashULaw’s Appellate Clinic.
Chris Hohn Begins Tenure as Chair of Thompson Coburn
Effective August 14, 2024, Chris Hohn assumed the role of chair at national law firm Thompson Coburn, taking over from Roman Wuller, who has led the firm since 2020.
Food and Agricultural Commercial Litigator Returns to Thompson Coburn as Partner in St. Louis
Thompson Coburn announced that Kimberly Bousquet has rejoined the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group in St. Louis.
Prof. Gary Myers elected vice president of SEALS
Gary Myers, the Earl F. Nelson Professor of Law at the School of Law, was elected to serve as vice president of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS).
Shook Trio Selected for MLW Up and Coming Honor
Missouri Lawyers Media has chosen three Shook attorneys for its annual Up and Coming honor.
State Tax Commission Issues Order Rolling Back Unlawful Property Tax Assessments After Obtaining Information from Attorney General Bailey’s Lawsuit
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission issued an order rolling back Jackson County’s unlawful 2023 property assessments.
Judiciary seeks comments for 2024 review of child support guidelines
The Supreme Court of Missouri’s family court committee is seeking comment from the public and members of the bar in conducting its statutorily required review of the child support guidelines, including an examination of the assumptions, information and methodology providing the basis for the current guidelines.
Partner Jennifer A. Davis Joins Nine PBS Board of Directors
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to share that Jennifer A. Davis, Partner and Group Leader of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice, has been elected to the Nine PBS Board of Directors.
Dean Sperino cited by Supreme Court of Connecticut
The Supreme Court of Connecticut cited Associate Dean Sandra Sperino’s article, Revitalizing State Employment Discrimination Law.
Bill Bay Begins Tenure as American Bar Association President
Thompson Coburn partner Bill Bay has started his term as president of the American Bar Association (ABA), making the official transition into the role at the adjournment of the ABA House of Delegates on August 6.
16th circuit commission seeks applicants for Del Muro circuit judge vacancy in Jackson County
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the position of circuit judge, Division 4 of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit (Jackson County).
Attorney General Bailey Launches Investigation into Life Time Fitness for Allowing Biological Males into Women’s Locker Room
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey launched an investigation into Life Time Fitness in Ellisville, Mo. after constituents notified him that the gym has actively allowed a biological male to use women and girls’ private spaces.
Husch Blackwell Retains No. 1 Ranking from Both AHLA and ABA Health Law for Second Consecutive Year
National law firm Husch Blackwell has retained the top national rankings from the American Health Law Association (AHLA) and the American Bar Association's (ABA) Health Law Section.
Husch Blackwell Adds Private Wealth Partner Garrett Reuter, Jr.
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Garrett Reuter, Jr. has joined as a partner in its Financial Services and Capital Markets industry group and as a member of its Private Wealth team.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, amends special rules
Effective August 28, 2024, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, has amended its special rules 4, 12, 13, 17 and 30.
2024 New Superintendent Boot Camp Dates Announced
The dates for the 2024 New Superintendent Boot Camp have been set.
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Biden Administration to Obtain Answers About Illegal Immigrant Flights into Missouri
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit against the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for failing in its legal obligation to fulfill a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request asking for documents and communications regarding the transportation of illegal immigrants into Missouri.
Title IX Informal Resolution Training - August 6, 2024
Join Husch Blackwell’s Education attorneys for a Title IX training that prepares your team to incorporate informal resolution, including restorative justice, into your sex discrimination and sex-based harassment processes.
Attorney General Bailey Charges Contractors with Felony Stealing in Greene County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed charges against Reed K. Arnold and Hillary N. Deckard for allegedly defrauding consumers in connection with their business, Queen City Rod & Custom.