Appeals Court sets bar for ‘comparators’ in age discrimination cases
A recent federal appeals court decision in an age discrimination case against Trader Joe’s has arguably established an “apples to apples” standard for employee comparisons in discrimination lawsuits.
View Article21st Judicial Circuit releases applicant demographics for McLaughlin vacancy
The 21st Circuit Judicial Commission has released demographic information for applicants vying to fill the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of Nancy Watkins McLaughlin.
View ArticleTrump sentenced in hush money case, but judge declines punishment
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment, an outcome that cements his conviction while freeing him to return to the...
View ArticleCourt partially grants motion to dismiss in legal malpractice suit
A federal court in Missouri ruled on a motion to dismiss in a legal malpractice case, allowing claims of breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and fraud to proceed while dismissing a claim for...
View ArticleFamily obtains $1M settlement after dog bites 4-year-old
A woman’s German Shepherd attacked her grandchild while the child was playing at her home, resulting in serious injuries and one of the worst attacks the attorneys on the case have ever seen.
View ArticleSupreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block...
The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change.
View ArticleFederal judge clears way for release of special counsel report on Trump 2020...
The Justice Department can publicly release special counsel Jack Smith's investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case, a federal judge said Monday — the latest...
View ArticleCommentary: The Corporate Transparency Act’s seismic shift in the business...
The Corporate Transparency Act is a seismic shift in the beneficial owner reporting regimes in the U.S., disturbing long-established norms.
View ArticleBaker Sterchi Cowden & Rice expands to Portland, eyes future growth
Kansas City-based firm Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice has expanded its national footprint with the addition of four new attorneys in Portland, Oregon.
View ArticleCompany linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed...
A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms, more than double what it proposed when it lost to The Onion satirical news outlet in a...
View ArticleLawyers expect second Trump administration to bring changes to labor law...
Labor and employment attorneys are bracing for shifts in federal workplace policy as recent court decisions and a second incoming Trump administration promise to reshape key areas of practice.
View ArticleImmigration bar more prepared for second Trump administration but still wary
Attorneys say that they expect the second Trump administration to once again use subtler tactics to throw a wrench in ways to enter the country legally, including the nation’s visa programs. But...
View ArticleTrump Part II promises more pro-growth judges on bench
While acknowledging President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s recent penchant for throwing in a wild card or two (or three) when choosing candidates to fill positions in his administration, legal experts have...
View ArticleTitle IX under Trump: Attorneys prepare for new (and old) challenges
With the president-elect getting ready to begin his second term, lawyers say the future of Biden-era Title IX reforms is up in the air.
View ArticleTrusts and estates lawyers focused on future of estate tax exemption
For trusts and estates professionals, the big question is what will happen to the estate tax exemption with President Donald J. Trump in the White House?
View ArticleThe First 100 Days: What to Expect
In anticipation of a new president taking office, BridgeTower Media spoke with experts across several industries — agriculture, banking and finance, energy, health care and manufacturing — to explore...
View ArticleERISA 2025: Preparing for a litany of litigation and a new administration
The Employment Retirement Income Security Act confuses even the most experienced employment attorneys and Missouri lawyers should prepare themselves for a wave of litigation as we enter 2025.
View ArticleCommentary: Happy New Year or whatever
The holiday season is behind us, finally. My wife and I used to get out of town to escape the holiday hustle bustle. We didn’t manage that this year. In my defense, I got Grinched first.
View ArticleState’s highest court suspends attorney over ‘prank’ in Jefferson County
A Jefferson County prosecuting attorney has been suspended after he "pranked" another attorney in court.
View ArticleUS watchdog sues Capital One, alleging bank cheated customers out of $2 billion
A U.S. watchdog is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts — and “cheating" customers out of more than $2 billion in lost interest...
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