Legal Roundup
UMKC Starr Women’s Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class of Inductees
The newest class of inductees to the University of Missouri-Kansas City Starr Women’s Hall of Fame, established a decade ago to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of women who have benefitted the Kansas City region and beyond, showcases a major multitude of firsts.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, will convene court October 16, 2024, at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.
Industry Coverage: Becky Christensen Joins Thompson Coburn
Partner Becky Christensen recently joined Thompson Coburn’s labor and employment practice and is based in the St. Louis office.
Professor Ryan Vacca publishes article in Harvard journal
Ryan Vacca, the John D. Lawson Professor of Law at Mizzou Law, published a new article, Revisiting the Federal Circuit En Banc, in the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology.
Thad Blenke Discusses SEP Patent Dispute
Thompson Coburn partner Thad Blenke was quoted in an IAM article on Lenovo's patent dispute with Ericsson that could have broader industry implications.
21st circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Waldemer circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Dean Waldemer.
Two UMKC Faculty Named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professors
The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named two University of Missouri-Kansas City faculty members Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professors.
Matt Landwehr Elected to AIM Executive Board
TC partner Matt Landwehr was recently elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM). Matt was elected to the Board of Directors in 2023.
21st circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Lorne Baker associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Lorne Baker as circuit judge.
New Partner Becky Christensen Joins Labor & Employment Practice
Thompson Coburn announced that Becky Christensen has joined its Labor & Employment practice as a partner in St. Louis.
Law Center professors new book examines tensions in U.S. legal education
Our very own professor Carlo Pedrioli has published a new scholarly book with Carolina Academic Press.
Veterans Clinic staffer wins Missouri Bar Award
Eugene O’Loughlin, intake coordinator and veterans benefits specialist in the Veterans Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law, was awarded the 2024 Liberty Bell Award from the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Council.
Here’s How UMKC is Embracing Artificial Intelligence
Kansas City’s research university is known for being innovative and future-forward.
Judges, lawyers, legislators honored for advancing administration of justice in Missouri
At an annual ceremony honoring service to Missouri and the state’s judiciary, 11 judges, two lawyers, 12 legislators and a team of staff members were honored for their contributions to protecting and improving the effective administration of justice in Missouri.
Mark Indelicato, Danielle Ullo Discuss Economic Impact on CRE and Restaurant Industries
Thompson Coburn partner Mark Indelicato and associate Danielle Ullo wrote a new article in Crain’s New York Business highlighting the economic implications for commercial real estate and the restaurant sector.
Alternative Apportionment – The Battle Moves International on September 26, 2024
Tax attorney Chris Wilson will be speaking on a panel at the Council on State Taxation's (COST) 55th Annual Meeting about the rising legislative efforts to impose additional taxes on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), foreign dividends and Subpart F income.
MO LIRC Issues Decision Denying COVID-19 as Occupational Disease in Johnson v. RBX Transportation
The Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission issued a decision on September 17, 2024, affirming the Award in Gordon Johnson v. RBX Transportation, Injury No. 20-094915.
Faculty Spotlight — Meet Eric Hintz
To poet John Donne, no man is an island.
Larry Katzenstein honored with CMT Chairman’s Award
TC partner Larry Katzenstein, a longtime pro bono legal counsel for Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), was honored with the Chairman’s Award at the organization’s annual lunch meeting.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Linn County Courthouse in Linneus
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Linn County Courthouse in Linneus.