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State Supreme Court disbars attorney, suspends another
The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled in two attorney discipline cases on March 18, disbarring one and suspending another.
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.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds $300,000 judgment in fitness injury case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court has affirmed a $300,000 judgment in favor of a woman who sued Dynamic Fitness Management Ltd. for negligence after sustaining an injury during a group fitness class.
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.
Missouri Court of Appeals overturns Brentwood zoning ordinance
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has reversed a trial court’s decision that upheld a zoning ordinance enacted by the City of Brentwood, siding with Arch Energy L.C. in a dispute over property use regulations.
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.
Missouri AG, Farm Bureau urge FCC to return $177M for rural broadband
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to return $177 million in defaulted broadband funding to the state.
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.
Blind man sues American Jazz Museum over website accessibility
ST. JOSEPH — A blind man has filed a federal lawsuit against the American Jazz Museum, alleging that the museum's website is inaccessible to individuals with visual disabilities and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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.
SLU, insurance provider face lawsuit over terminated disability benefits
ST. LOUIS — A former employee has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis University (SLU) and Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, alleging both parties breached their contract by terminating her long-term disability benefits without notice.
Appellate Court to Honor Judges Kelly C. Broniec and Kurt S. Odenwald
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, plans to convene a special session of the court en banc at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, to unveil portraits of Judges Kelly C. Broniec and Kurt S. Odenwald at the Old Post Office, 815 Olive Street, in St. Louis. Broniec, a former Eastern District appellate judge, was appointed to the Supreme Court of Missouri in September 2023.
Court upholds denial of arbitration in Autohaus case
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court has affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration filed by Autohaus LLC and Auto Services Company Inc., ruling that the companies waived their right to arbitrate by substantially participating in the litigation process.