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Tax court finds option agreement was taxable gift
In Huffman v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue,1 the tax court found that when a son exercised an option to purchase shares from his parents in a family business, the valuation of the shares did not meet Internal Revenue Code requirements and was not comparable to an arm’s length transaction between unrelated parties.
Mizzou Law Raises Record $70,000 at 20th Annual Tim Heinsz 5K
Mizzou Law’s hosted the 20th annual Tim Heinsz Race on last weekend. Students, faculty, alumni and community members enjoyed clear skies, a catered meal and the usual lineup of foot and bike races all in support of student scholarships.
Couple says blind spot in Chevy Traverse led to child's death
A couple has sued General Motors alleging a blind spot in the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse led to their child's death.
Restaurant server says she was vicim of sexual discrimination
A former server says she was a victim of sexual discrimination while working at 54th Street Restaurant and Drafthouse.
Professor Conor Clarke Presents at Tax Policy Colloquium
Professor Conor Clarke presented “Income Inequality and the Corporate Sector” (with Wojciech Kopczuk of Columbia University) at the University of California, Irvine School of Law as part of its Tax Policy Colloquium hosted by Natascha Fastabend.
Estate blames nursing home for women's death from pressure sores
The estate of a woman says she died from an avoidable pressure ulcer and infection while living in a nursing home.
Black employee files racial discrimination lawsuit against Walmart
A Black employee has filed a racial discrimination and wrongful terminatoin lawsuit against Walmart.
NFIB praises measures to benefit small business advancing from Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — NFIB Missouri State Director Brad Jones is hopeful about several pro-small business measures currently before the state Legislature.
OCDC complains Ashcroft's criticism of appeals court in media interview violates Bar rule
A purported bar complaint against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for what appears to be his critique of an appeals court ruling lacks allegations he violated a rule that lawyers shall not impugn the integrity of judges, according to the Republican candidate for governor.
Senate candidate announces plans, details about new party
ST. LOUIS — U.S. Senate Candidate Jared Young has responded to Missouri voters' rejection of the broken two-party system by unveiling a new party — the Better Party.
Attorney General Bailey Warns of Baseball Ticket Scams as Season Begins
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued guidance to Missouri baseball fans for avoiding ticket scams as the 2024 baseball season begins.
Woman says she was fired after taking two days off to attend funeral
A former employee says she was fired by Skills Unlimited after she took two day off from work to attend a funeral.
Morrisey, other AGs: DOJ must reconsider ‘red flag’ gun law hub
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republican AGs say a new hub created by the U.S. Department of Justice “pushes for the more aggressive use of so-called ‘red flag’ gun laws.”
Anthony Jones, JD ’11: Native American 40 Under 40 Award Winner
Congratulations to WashULaw alum Anthony Jones, JD ’11 who was honored at the Reservation Economic Summit as a Native American 40 Under 40 award winner by The National Center For American Indian Enterprise Development.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Associate Matthew Elliott
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associate Matthew Elliott to the Litigation practice group in Kansas City.
Estate says nursing home allowed woman to die from pressure ulcer, infection
A woman says her mother died because of negligence on the part of a nursing home.
Shook Senior Counsel to Speak on the Taxation of LLCs at Live Online Seminar CLE on April 12, 2024
Shook Business Transactions Senior Counsel Andrew Dockter will be the first speaker in the National Business Institute’s Live Online Seminar CLE, “Top 6 LLC Mistakes to Avoid in Everyday Business Practices,” April 12.
2024 CALI Award Winners
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Excellence for the Future Awards recognize students with the highest grade in each course at Mizzou Law.
Appellate court to honor Judges Colleen Dolan and Sherri Sullivan
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, will convene a special session of the court en banc to unveil portraits of Judges Colleen Dolan and Sherri Sullivan at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Old Post Office, 815 Olive Street, in St. Louis.
Estate blames nursing home for women's death after maggot infection
A woman's estate says she died after contracting a maggot-infested infection while living in a St. Louis nursing home.