Legal Roundup
21st circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Dunne associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County created by the appointment of Judge Ellen W. Dunne to the position of circuit judge.
Missouri Bar Board of Governors to meet March 7 in Jefferson City
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors, comprised of Missouri lawyers elected by their peers to represent their respective geographical areas, will convene Friday, March 7, in Jefferson City.
Kansas City Business Journal Names IP Co-Chair in ‘20 to Know’
hook Intellectual Property Co-Chair Cory Fisher is listed among the Kansas City Business Journal’s (KCBJ) “20 to Know” for 2025.
Shook Partners Named 2025 Top JD Supra Authors
For the fourth consecutive year, JD Supra has named three Shook partners as Top Authors for the 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards in the Food & Beverage category.
21st circuit commission releases demographic, interviewee, meeting information for Lay circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 10.28(d), the Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission releases the following information relating to applicants for the circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County created by the appointment of the Honorable Virginia W. Lay to the position of appellate court judge
From Refugee to UMKC Student to Bestselling Author
Each year, the UMKC Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni achievements with an awards celebration. Diana Kander (B.A. ’02) is the Class of 2025 Defying the Odds Award recipient.
Shook Associate Selected for Centurions Leadership Program
The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has selected Shook Associate Maxwell McGraw as part of its Centurions Pinnacle Class of 2027.
Jazz Professor Named Jazz Educator of the Year by National Jazz Organization
Carl Allen, William D. and Mary Grant/Missouri Endowed Professor of Jazz Studies, was named the 2025 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year by the Jazz Education Network, a professional organization dedicated to building the jazz arts community through education and performance.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Litigation Associate Joshua Haner in Kansas City
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Litigation Associate Joshua Haner to the firm’s Kansas City office.
Professor Boyack publishes op-ed in KC Star
Professor Andrea Boyack, a consumer law expert, published an op-ed in the Kansas City Star this morning advocating for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
From Data to Offer Letter: Using Legal Analytics to Ace Job Interviews on February 27, 2025
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UMKC Releases 2024 Fall Dean’s List
The University of Missouri-Kansas City honors the dedication and effort required to achieve excellence. Every semester demands commitment, integrity and perseverance.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Associate Andrew Krueger in St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associate Andrew Krueger to the firm’s Corporate Services practice group.
Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell to deliver annual State of the Judiciary
Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, in the House of Representatives chamber in the Missouri State Capitol Building in Jefferson City.
Mizzou 3Ls win National Trial Competition regional tournament
Congratulations to the Mizzou Team Gold, who took home championship in the National Trial Competition regional competition!
Booker Shaw Named to Appellate Law 2025 Power List
Partner Booker Shaw was named to the Missouri Lawyers Media Appellate Law 2025 Power List.
Husch Blackwell Partners Raupp, Sandifer Named to Missouri Lawyers Media's 2025 POWER List in Appellate Law
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce Missouri Lawyers Media has named partners Michael Raupp and JoAnn Sandifer to its POWER list for Appellate Law.
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Starbucks for Race-and-Sex Based Discrimination
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit against Starbucks for violating federal and state laws prohibiting race discrimination.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects $23.5 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2024
U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming announced that the Eastern District of Missouri collected $23.5 million in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2024. Of this amount, $11 million was collected in criminal actions and $12.5 million was collected in civil actions.
Husch Blackwell Attorneys, Practices Recognized in 2025 Chambers Global
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that five firm partners and two departments have been recognized in the 2025 Chambers Global guide.