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SCOTUS: Ruling clarifies calculation of ERISA withdrawal liability
The Supreme Court ruled ERISA allows post-measurement actuarial assumptions in calculating multiemployer pension withdrawal liability.
Charitable foundation of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis turns 70
Saint Louis Bar Foundation celebrates 70 years supporting access to justice, mock trials, scholarships and community service programs.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri celebrates 70 years
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri celebrated its 70th anniversary with a gala held at The Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis.
Court kept jurisdiction to decide arbitral award, SCOTUS rules
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled federal courts retain jurisdiction to confirm or vacate arbitration awards after staying FAA employment cases.
SCOTUS: Injured trucker’s negligent-hiring claim not preempted
The U.S. Supreme Court rules federal trucking law does not preempt negligent hiring claims against freight brokers.
The POWER List: Business Defense 2026
This latest edition of THE POWER List goes out to the most powerful attorneys who defend businesses and corporations in court.
William Bay, Thompson Coburn
Bill Bay recently concluded his term as president of the American Bar Association — the first from St. Louis to hold the office in more than four decades.
Thomas J. Magee, HeplerBroom
Tom Magee has served as lead attorney in more than 180 jury trials to verdict in the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, 14 Missouri counties and Illinois state courts.
Steven H. Schwartz, Brown & James
Steve Schwartz represents professionals — including lawyers, accountants and real estate professionals — alongside business litigation, employment defense and copyright, trademark, trade secret and technology disputes.
Randy Cowherd, Cowherd Reade Adair & Laney
Randy Cowherd has handled over 90 jury trials and appeals — some representing Missouri’s largest defense verdicts.
Rosemarie Blasé, Dowd Bennett
Known as a wizard behind the scenes at Dowd Bennett, Mo Blasé assists in all stages of civil litigation, including drafting motions and briefs on behalf of the firm’s corporate and individual clients and submitting them to courts at all levels, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Michael R. Baker, Ford, Parshall & Baker
A Missouri native, Mike Baker has practiced at Ford, Parshall & Baker for most of his career.
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