Legal Roundup
Serve on the Board of Governors, YLS Council: Nominating petitions due June 20
Make a difference in the legal profession by serving on The Missouri Bar Board of Governors or Young Lawyers’ Section Council. Lawyers have until June 20 to submit their nominating petitions.
Donna Schmitt, Julia Lang Recognized in 2025 World Trademark Review 1000
Armstrong Teasdale announces that Partner Donna Schmitt and Counsel Julia Lang have been recognized in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, which identifies leading national and international trademark practitioners and firms around the world.
Professor Boyack’s article highlighted on JOTWELL
Professor Andrea Boyack’s recent publication in the Iowa Law Review, Abuse of Contract: Boilerplate Erasure of Consumer Counterparty Rights, was highlighted and reviewed in JOTWELL by Nancy Kim, one of the most well-known of consumer contract scholars.
Attorney General Bailey Cautions Missourians to Avoid Super Bowl Ticket Scams
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey warned Missouri football fans to be wary of any suspicious ticket offerings and to take steps to protect themselves as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl on February 9.
Mark Sableman Receives BAMSL Spirit of Innovation Award
Thompson Coburn partner Mark Sableman was recently honored with the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) Spirit of Innovation Award, reported by Missouri Lawyers Media.
Former Firefighter Finds Second Career and New Passions at UMKC Law
Working in law isn’t Madeline Mann’s first career. Mann was a firefighter until a career-ending injury sent her down the path to become an arson investigator.
Lawdragon Selects Shook Trial Lawyers For Antitrust Acumen
Lawdragon selected four Shook trial lawyers for its inaugural listing of antitrust and competition lawyers. Shook’s Antitrust Practice group includes former DOJ attorneys, nationally respected trial lawyers and a deep bench of litigators with experience in courts around the country.
Welcome to Our Newest Associate
We are trilled to announce Shane P. Haley has joined the firm’s Business & Corporate and Banking & Finance Groups.
Mara Lahnar Named One of St. Louis’ Top Business Advisors for 2025
Mickes O’Toole is proud to announce that Partner Mara Lahnar has been honored by St. Louis Small Business Monthly as one of the Top Business Advisors for 2025.
Spring 2025 Faculty Workshop Series
The WashU Law Faculty Workshop Series brings leading scholars to WashULaw, where they present works in progress and invite discussion with faculty.
Attorney General Bailey Hauls China to Court for Unleashing COVID-19 on the World
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey finished his trial against China.
MVP Law Elects New Shareholders in 2025
MVP Law is proud to announce the election of a new equity shareholder and six shareholders at the firm’s annual meeting.
Professor Sadat Honored with Distinguished International Human Rights Award
WashU Law congratulates Professor Leila Sadat who was awarded the American Society of International Law’s 2025 Goler T. Butcher Medal!
Attorney General Bailey Wins $62,000 for Victims and Obtains Felony Convictions After St. Louis Credit Repair Scheme
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office obtained convictions against Loy Maxey, the owner of “Fresh Start Credit Services,” for three felony counts of deceptive business practices and two felony counts of securities fraud.
Amy Rebecca Johnson Admitted to Practice in Michigan
Amy Rebecca Johnson, family law attorney, was admitted to practice law in Michigan on December 19, 2024.
Professor Oliveri publishes first-ever casebook on fair housing
Professor Rigel Oliveri, along with coauthors Florence W. Roisman and Stacy E. Seicshnaydre, has published “The Right to Fair Housing: Cases, Statutes, and Context,” the first casebook ever published on fair housing.
Attorney General Bailey Promulgates Regulation Securing Algorithmic Freedom for Social Media Users
In an effort to protect free speech and safeguard consumers from censorship, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced he is issuing a regulation requiring Big Tech companies to offer algorithmic choice for social media users in Missouri.
Professor Rana presents on two AALS panels
Professor Shruti Rana, the assistant provost for strategic faculty initiatives at Mizzou, presented on two panels at the 2025 AALS Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at William Jewell College in Liberty
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at William Jewell College in Liberty.
International Law Colloquium on January 23, 2025
The International Law Colloquium brings leading scholars to WashULaw, where they present works in progress and invite discussion and comments from students and faculty.