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UMKC Law Trial Teams Compete in National Trial Competition
Two UMKC School of Law Trial Teams competed in the 2024 National Trial Competition.
Thompson Coburn Bolsters Los Angeles Business Litigation Practice with New Lateral Partner
Thompson Coburn LLP adds Daniel Wu as a partner in the firm’s growing Los Angeles office.
Family blames canoe rental for man's death
The estate of a man has sued a resort and rental company blaming it for a fatal canoeing accident.
Union says BNSF Railway has violated Railway Labor Act
A union for rail workers says BNSF Railway has violated the federal Railway Labor Act.
Manufacturing Success: Avoiding the Crosshairs of the EEOC on April 23, 2024
Insulate your company against risks to the manufacturing industry brought to light by the EEOC's recently announced strategic enforcement plan.
2L Mina Nur Basmaci Places Second at Jessup World Cup Competition
The WashULaw Jessup team competed in the International Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup World Cup Moot Court competition, held from March 30 to April 6, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
KCIC issues 2023 asbestos litigation report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An analysis done by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm KCIC found that asbestos filings were up by 2.4% in 2023 over the previous year.
Bailey gets court order forcing Planned Parenthood to hand over documents
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has succeeded in three separate court battles against clinics across the state regarding gender transition interventions on children and forcing them to comply with investigations.
Mo. attorney sues St. Louis County exec to help seniors get tax break
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri attorney has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and others, claiming he negligently implemented the Senior Property Tax Freeze program.
2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees
We are pleased to announce the honorees for this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards, celebrating WashULaw graduates who have achieved success in their respective fields.
Shook Lends Litigation Heft to End Wichita Gang List Lawsuit
After three years of litigation, the City of Wichita approved a settlement that will significantly reform the policy and practices of the Wichita Police Department's (WPD) long-standing use of an unconstitutional and discriminatory “Gang List” or “Gang Database.”
Prospective employee accuses Love's Travel Stops of racial discrimination
A Black man claims he was passed over for a job with Love's Travel Stops because of his race.
Parents claim K.C. charter school isn't providing thorough education
Parents of a student claim a Kansas City charter school isn't providing a thorough education for their child.
AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Thompson Coburn Recognized as Most Philanthropic Midsize Company in St. Louis for Third Year in a Row
Thompson Coburn was selected as the first-place honoree for midsize companies in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2024 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.
MoBar memory: March-April 2024
In 2019, The Missouri Bar’s Juror Appreciation Week poster was recognized with a national award.
Professor Danielle D’Onfro Authors Harvard Law Review Article
“Contract-Wrapped Property,” an article authored by Professor Danielle D’Onfro has been published in the Harvard Law Review.
Michele Kloeppel, Fred Strasheim Named to M&A POWER List
Thompson Coburn partners Michele Kloeppel and Fred Strasheim have been named to the Missouri Lawyers Media Mergers & Acquisitions 2024 Power List.
Three K.C. women say Chapter 84 is unconstitutional
Three Kansas City women have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Michael Parson, Attorney General Andrew Bailey and others alleging a law governing large police departments in Missouri is unconstitutional.
Former corrections officer says he was discriminated against for disability
A former corrections officer has sued the Missouri Department of Corrections and several of its officials alleging he was subjected to disability discrimination.