Legal Roundup
Attorney General Bailey Obtains Win Halting Biden-Harris Illegal ‘Parole in Place’ Program
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office joined 16 other states in filing suit against 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.
WashU Law Welcomes New Students at Convocation
On Monday, August 19, WashU Law proudly welcomed the incoming class of JD, LLM, MLS, and JSD students for Convocation.
Sixteen Husch Blackwell Partners Recognized on Benchmark Litigation's 40 and Under List
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Benchmark Litigation, a leading legal directory devoted solely to litigation, has selected 16 of the firm’s partners for the 2024 Benchmark 40 and Under List.
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for Lorne Baker 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 Lorne Baker as circuit judge.
Attorney General Bailey Issues Statement Following New Hearing Set in Marcellus Williams Case
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Missouri Supreme Court sided with his office and issued a preliminary writ forcing the trial court to comply with the law and hold an evidentiary hearing in the Marcellus Williams case.
Professors Woods and Alexander Present at the LWI Bienniel Conference
Professors Anne Alexander and Jayne Woods each presented separately at the Legal Writing Institute’s Biennial Conference this summer in Indianapolis, Ind.
Don Barzowski presented E. A. Richter Award for excellence in citizenship education
Don Barzowski was recognized for his exceptional contributions to citizenship education by receiving this year's prestigious E.A. Richter Award.
Class of 2027 has highest credentials ever
Incoming 1Ls at Mizzou Law have achieved something no other Mizzou Law class has ever achieved.
Attorney General Bailey Launches Investigation into Reports of Stolen Social Security Numbers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he has launched an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company that allows its customers to search billions of records with instant results, over allegations that they failed to properly secure and safeguard Missourians’ personally identifiable information.
Professors Benjamin Levin and Sheldon Evans Attend CrimFest 2024
Professors Benjamin Levin and Sheldon Evans recently attended CrimFest at the Cardozo School of Law in New York City.
Industry Coverage: Chris Hohn Begins Tenure as Chair of Thompson Coburn
Chris Hohn recently assumed the role of chair at Thompson Coburn, taking over from Roman Wuller, who has led the firm since 2020.
Network with #MOLawyers during 2024 Annual Meeting luncheons, receptions
The Missouri Bar Annual Meeting/Missouri Judicial Conference is less than a month away, but there is still time to register!
Dean Sperino cited by U.S. Court of Appeals
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit cited two of Associate Dean Sandra Sperino’s articles in a case involving how causation principles apply to a statute.
Industry Coverage: Kim Bousquet Returns to Thompson Coburn
Partner Kim Bousquet recently rejoined the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group in the St. Louis office.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Associates in Denver, St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associates Lucas D. Basha and Laura C. Jarasek to the firm’s Corporate Services practice group.
Estep, Kiesewetter Fax, Rothermich named 2024 exemplary trial lawyers
Tristin M. Estep, Elizabeth Kiesewetter Fax, and Hon. Abbie Rothermich will receive this year’s Lon O. Hocker Awards for their commendable work as trial lawyers.
Attorney General Bailey Opposes Marcellus Williams’s Consent Judgment and Shines Light on New DNA Evidence
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced new evidence came to light proving his office’s assertion that the DNA on the knife in the Marcellus Williams case was a match for a member of law enforcement who had handled the knife during trial.
Professor Karen Tokarz Receives Missouri Lawyers’ ICON Honor
Missouri Lawyers Media recently awarded Professor Karen Tokarz with its 2024 ICON Honor.
Matt Braunel Featured in ‘Legal Limelight’ Q&A on AI
Thompson Coburn partner Matt Braunel is featured in Missouri Lawyers Media’s “Legal Limelight” column for August, showcasing his experience in intellectual property and artificial intelligence.
Attorney General Bailey Successfully Defends St. Louis County Voluntary Manslaughter Conviction
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office successfully defended at the Eastern District Court of Appeals the convictions of Calvin Pittman for one count of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon.