Legal Roundup
Adjunct Professor Richard Middleton discusses immigration law with KMOX
Richard T. Middleton, an adjunct professor at Mizzou Law and a professor of political science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, spoke with KMOX radio about immigration law.
Appellate Judicial Commission announces nominees for Odenwald vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
The Appellate Judicial Commission has submitted to Governor Michael L. Parson its panel of nominees to fill the vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, due to the impending November 2024 retirement of Judge Kurt S. Odenwald.
Mizzou Law to host preeminent scholar at Health Law Colloquium
Professor Barak Richman of the George Washington University School of Law and of Duke University, will present his new draft paper, “Hiding in Plain Sight: ERISA’s Cure for the $1.5 Trillion Health Benefits Market”, co-authored with Amy Monahan, as part of the Mizzou Law Health Law Colloquium, on October 9th, from 4:20 to 5:20 pm Central Time.
UB Greensfelder Again Achieves Mansfield Certification for Continued Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
UB Greensfelder LLP is proud to announce that the firm has achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification in recognition of its continued efforts to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) for attorneys firmwide.
Caira Butler and Cicely Williams Named 2024 Eagleton Scholarship Recipients
Thompson Coburn is thrilled to announce that the 2024-2025 Eagleton Scholarship has been awarded to Caira Butler (University of Illinois College of Law) and Cicely Williams (Saint Louis University School of Law).
UMKC Law School’s Free Bar Prep Results in Highest Pass Rate of All Missouri and Kansas Public Universities
The pass rate of UMKC School of Law students who took the Missouri bar exam for the first time in July 2024 was 90.6%, more than 5% higher than the pass rate of all Missouri first-time test takers.
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.