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Texas man accuses transport company, driver of negligence in accident
ST. LOUIS – A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against a driver and Energy Transport Solutions, claiming he was injured in a vehicle accident due to driver negligence.
Deployed military member claims attorney ex-wife deprived him custody of children, frozen embryos
Deployed military member claims attorney ex-wife deprived him custody of children, frozen embryos
Woman fired on maternity leave accuses Irby Construction of discrimination, wrongful termination
ST. LOUIS – A woman has filed a lawsuit against Irby Construction Company, claiming sex and disability discrimination after she was allegedly fired without cause while on maternity leave.
Booker Shaw named as National Law Journal General Litigation Trailblazer
Partner Booker Shaw was named to the National Law Journal’s 2023 list of General Litigation Trailblazers.
Post-Conviction Relief Clinical Practicum Client Exonerated
In 2010, clinic client Steven Lazar of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to life in prison after having been convicted of second-degree murder, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and a weapons offense.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Secures Vital Debt Reduction for Client
“After speaking with my lawyer, I actually started feeling better.
Aaron Lacey discusses impact of new rules from U.S. Education Department
Thompson Coburn partner Aaron Lacey comments on the U.S. Education Department’s new regulations by in a recent interview with Inside Higher Ed.
Armstrong Teasdale Recognizes Lawyers and Staff with 2023 Inclusion Awards
Armstrong Teasdale celebrated its annual Inclusion Week in October across offices. Hosted by the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Department and Inclusion Committee, Inclusion Week offers an opportunity to embrace diversity and celebrate unity through programming and activities designed to immerse lawyers and staff in the importance of inclusion as a shared value firmwide.
Five lawyers honored with 2023 Pro Bono Awards
Chris Dunn, Emily Elam, Ben Faber, Kathleen Irish, and Dale Roberts were recently honored with The Missouri Bar’s 2023 Pro Bono Awards for their commitment to serving their communities and dedication to ensuring equal access to legal services for all.
WashULaw Alum Recognized for Child Advocacy
Washington Magazine recently highlighted Rachel Marsh, JD ’00, MSW ’00, and her career in child advocacy, both in direct service and policy making arenas.
Concert merch company sues bootleggers in advance of Metallica shows
A Los Angeles company has filed a federal lawsuit against entities that sell bootleg merchandise in advance of two upcoming Metallica concerts in St. Louis.
Attorney General Bailey Announces Branden Rathert as Deputy Communications Director
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he has recruited Branden Rathert to serve as Deputy Communications Director.
Faculty Spotlight — Meet Professor Andrea Boyack
Skydiving, visiting all 50 states, running the New York City Marathon, and writing a law school casebook — Floyd R. Gibson Endowed Professor Andrea Boyack has crossed off a number of her bucket list items in the last 20 year
Attorney General Bailey Secures Franklin County Statutory Rape Conviction
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey obtained a conviction for Statutory Rape in the First Degree against Brett Pendleton of Franklin County in connection to the sexual abuse of his eight-year-old daughter in 2018.
WashULaw Hosts Successful JSD Symposium
Earlier this month the School of Law hosted the JSD Symposium: The Next Generation of Scholarship, sponsored by the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute. JSD candidates from renowned universities across the U.S. gathered to present scholarship to their peers and receive feedback.
Upcoming ethics programs for Missouri lawyers
If you’re looking for ethics programs to fulfill your minimum continuing legal education requirements, MoBarCLE has sessions tying Bonnie and Clyde to modern day attorney ethics to no-cost programs prioritizing lawyer well-being.
Partner Sonette Magnus named to ABI’s 2023 “40 Under 40” Emerging Leaders In Insolvency Practice
Thompson Coburn is excited to announce that partner Sonette Magnus was recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as part of this year’s “40 Under 40” class of emerging leaders in insolvency practice.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, is scheduled to convene court Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.
Attorney General Bailey Warns of Football Ticket Scams as Season Advances
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey warns Missouri football fans to be wary of any suspicious ticket offerings and to take steps to protect themselves as the 2023 football season advances.
AGs accuse Meta of harming youth mental health through social media platforms
CHARLESTON — A bipartisan group of 33 state attorneys general have sued Meta alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens.