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COA reverses dismissal of tow company’s breach of contract claim
Missouri's Western District ruled that a towing contract was a written promise to pay, allowing a breach of contract claim to proceed.
St. Louis attorney notches six-figure win in business case against investment giant
In a David and Goliath-style showdown, one attorney and his client obtained a six-figure win against a leading global investment firm with a table of lawyers and paralegals
Nonparties can’t appeal consent judgment
Nonparties to operating agreements regarding marijuana dispensaries lack standing to challenge a consent judgment between parties in the agreements, the Eastern District ruled.
Life after the big firm
Commercial litigators exit Husch over client conflicts
Two Husch Blackwell Sanders partners kicked into high gear their plan to start their own firm after conflicts forced them to give up potential cases. Commercial litigator Geoffrey Gerber on Sept. 1 joined former Husch Blackwell recruiting vice-chairman Pete Salsich III at The BrickHouse Law Group office in Lafayette Square.
Up & Coming Lawyers: Todd Bartels, 39
* Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, shareholder * University of Missouri-Columbia * Commercial litigation Todd Bartels’ case files read like a “Who’s Who” of major commercial entities. He has worked on […]
Up & Coming Lawyers: Jason Grill, 28
* Holtsclaw & Kendall, associate * University of Missouri-Columbia * FELA, Transportation Law, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Jason Grill built a practice with his father, run for office twice and […]
Up & Coming Lawyers: Justin Johnston, 33
* Wyrsch Hobbs & Mirakian, shareholder * University of Missouri-Kansas City * Criminal, Business and Commercial Litigation John Justin Johnston’s proudest moment in his profession is a pro bono case […]
Up & Coming Lawyers: Brandon J.B. Boulware, 32
* Rouse Hendricks German May, associate * American University * Commercial Litigation Brandon J.B. Boulware represents numerous clients in large complex cases, including a former chief financial officer of the […]
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Top stories
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