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Commentary: The Big Picture: Speaking for the Muddlers
Lawyers face tension between corporate rewards and community service, reflecting Charles Halpern’s journey from Arnold & Porter to public interest law.
2025 Up & Coming Awards: Publisher’s letter, honorees
The honorees you will read about in this section define what this award is all about — early-career attorneys achieving at the highest levels.
Don’t believe hype on ‘no tax’ on tips, overtime, attorneys say
Lawyers caution that the OBBBA’s “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” deductions are limited, complex, and may confuse employers and workers.
Commentary: The Strategic Use of Settlement Counsel: When is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
Settlement counsel can provide strategic benefits in complex litigation, saving time and enhancing negotiations while trial counsel focuses on trial.
AI contracting pitfalls in-house counsel can’t afford to miss
There are five key areas where companies should steer their attention in negotiations when contracting with AI vendors.
Corporate Counsel Roundtable discusses AI, remote work and the industry
Corporate counselors from a diverse array of industries gathered at Husch Blackwell in downtown St. Louis for Missouri Lawyers Media’s annual roundtable discussion.
ACC survey shows hurdles in-house lawyers face with multi-jurisdictional practice
New research from the Association of Corporate Counsel highlights the obstacles lawyers face when navigating fragmented state licensing rules while serving companies that operate across borders.
Legal experts address the question of who should pay when AI goes wrong
Artificial intelligence development is moving at a fast pace and the faster it moves, the more rapidly the courts will need to play catch up, according to some lawyers, who add insight to the issue.
DOJ/EEOC memo puts DEI programs under new legal scrutiny
Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued a nine-page memorandum clarifying how federal antidiscrimination laws apply to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
When the ‘Kiss Cam’ comes for you: What HR can learn from Astronomer’s leadership fallout
For companies navigating workplace relationships, especially among senior leadership, the Astronomer saga is a loud reminder: clear policies, transparent disclosure, and swift accountability matter.
Diversity & Inclusion 2025: Honorees, publisher’s letter
The individuals we honor through the 2025 Diversity & Inclusion awards do the right thing. They are part of the bedrock that supports a growing foundation of work throughout Missouri’s legal profession.
In-house teams that figure out tech able to cast themselves as sales-enablers
Legal teams are expanding roles while cutting staff and turning to AI tools and legal ops tech, according to a global benchmarking report from ACC and MLA.
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