Legal Roundup
Attorney General Bailey Wins Lawsuit Against Jackson County Tax Assessor for Illegal Property Assessments
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a major victory for Jackson County taxpayers as the court ruled in favor of the State on every single count in its lawsuit against the Jackson County Tax Assessor.
Jennifer Dancy and Jerome T. Murphy Promoted to Partner in Tressler's Litigation Practice Group
Tressler is pleased to announce that attorneys Jennifer (Jenny) Dancy and Jerome T. Murphy have been promoted to partner. Jenny joined Tressler's Missouri office as senior counsel in 2021.
Health Law in Action: Insights from a Former Health & Human Services General Counsel on April 8
Sam Bagenstos, the Frank G. Millard Professor of Law from the University of Michigan will engage students in a fireside chat about health and human services with Professor Rachel Sachs from WashU Law.
Career Ambassador Chat: You’ve Got the Internship, Now What - Tips to Succeed as a Legal Intern on April 8, 2025
Join us for a discussion on how to excel as a legal intern!
Justice Matters | Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell
Not in our wildest dreams did women of my generation think it was possible to be a judge, let alone a judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri, and definitely not a chief justice.
Three Faculty Members Named Top 100 Legal Scholars
A new article, “The Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2024” co-authored by Rob Willey and Melanie Knapp highlights the strength of WashU Law’s faculty, ranking the school as one of the best in the nation for the number of faculty featured among the 100 most-cited legal scholars.
Attorney General Bailey Issues Statement After Planned Parenthood Claims Constitutional Right to Traffic Missouri Minors for Abortions
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following statement after Planned Parenthood Great Plains filed a countersuit, claiming that Amendment 3 grants them a constitutional right to traffic minors across state lines to obtain abortions—without parental consent.
WashU Law Team Wins First Place at Moot Court Regional
WashU Law students delivered a winning performance at the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition in Dallas, earning top honors in both oral advocacy and legal writing.
WashU Law Students Reach Finals at National Appellate Advocacy Competition
A team of six WashU Law students recently delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC), earning both team and individual accolades for their oral advocacy and legal writing skills.
Appeals court to hold formal swearing-in ceremony for Judge Virginia W. Lay
The Honorable Virginia W. Lay is scheduled to be formally sworn as judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, at 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, in the En Banc Courtroom at the Old Post Office, 815 Olive Street, in downtown St. Louis.
Alumni Spotlight — Meet Bradley Craigmyle
For Bradley Craigmyle ‘17, attending Mizzou Law was, at first, a question of value. As his legal career has continued, he has realized the true value of that choice.
TGH sues State of Missouri on behalf of whistleblower demoted for raising concerns that state contracts were awarded to preferred vendor through rigged bidding process
A longtime state employee is accusing Missouri officials in a new lawsuit of subverting competitive bidding laws in order to steer lucrative technology contracts to a well-connected company, then demoting him when he raised red flags.
UMKC St. Joseph Students Celebrate Historic First Match Day Event
An exciting milestone for UMKC’s rural-focused medical program as students discover their residency placements.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Truman State University in Kirksville
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Mastering Digital Lawyering: Ethical Document Negotiation & Inbox Management - Webinar on March 28, 2025
Enhance your digital lawyering skills with this essential CLE covering ethical document negotiation and effective email management.
UMKC Staff Honored at Annual Ceremony
The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognized staff across all academic units and various programs and departments at the 2025 Staff Awards ceremony.
Attorney General Bailey Directs Letter to FCC Calling for Defaulted Funds to be Returned to Missouri
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, in partnership with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, directed a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), urging them to rightfully return defaulted funding through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to Missouri to expand broadband and rural internet access.
WashU Law Professional Pathway with Erica Martin on March 27, 2025
Spotlight on WashU Law alumni: Erica Martin, WashU Law Alum, and Attorney for the US Securities & Exchange Commission.
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Features Shook Partner on New Employment Litigation
Shook National Employment Litigation & Policy Practice Chair Bill Martucci spoke to Missouri Lawyers Weekly (MLW) regarding Missouri’s recent Proposition A ballot measure, and the legal challenges that will be proposed before Missouri’s Supreme Court.
2025 Journal Write-On Competition Mandatory Meeting on March 26, 2025
Learn more about WashU’s four publications, the write-on registration process, and what to expect from the competition in May.