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In the News: St. Louis

by Compiled by Nicole Ortiz

A summary of newsworthy content from St. Louis lawyers and law firms.

Pribanic Secures Milestone Verdict in Rural PA County

by Justin Smulison

Ten-time honoree Victor H. Pribanic secured one of 2023’s most notable verdicts in a Pennsylvania county that historically has not been empathic to plaintiffs.

Richard Boyle, 2018 St. Louis Lawyer of the Year in Railroad Law

by Abigail Rowe

The St. Louis "Lawyer of the Year" award winner for 2018 in Railroad Law speaks about his practice.

J. Thaddeus Eckenrode, St. Louis "Lawyer of the Year" for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants 2018

by Nicole Ortiz

J. Thaddeus Eckenrode of Eckenrode-Maupin was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants.

Sophya Qureshi Raza, St. Louis “Lawyer of the Year” for Collaborative Law: Family Law 2017

by Nathaniel Barr

Sophy Raza on the benefits of collaborative divorce—and co-founding her own law firm.

Hoge Law Firm opens in La Jolla

by Hoge Law Firm

After more than three decades practicing business litigation, Charles T. Hoge has launched Hoge Law Firm in downtown La Jolla.

An Interview With Marie Tomassi

by Best Lawyers

St. Petersburg's 2020 "Lawyer of the Year" honoree in Appellate Practice

The Best Lawyers in Tampa

by Best Lawyers

Our 2022 Best Lawyers in Tampa publication features top-ranked legal talent in Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa.

California Court Rules Against Westlands Water District

by Gregory Sirico

The Fresno County Superior Court of Appeals filed its ruling over a case involving the Westlands Water District, a major U.S.-based agricultural water company.

How the Death on the High Seas Act Factors in to Cruise Lines Having Lifeguards on Cruise Ships

by Charles R. Lipcon

However, despite the emphasis on a family-friendly environment, one major issue has historically dominated the discussion of cruise ship safety: the presence (or lack thereof) of lifeguards on cruise ships.

Now That We Are Secure: The SECURE Act Brings Important Changes to Retirement Plans

by Jesse St. Cyr

The SECURE Act aims to make retirement plans easier for Americans.

Why Refusing a Blood Alcohol Test Might Be Safest

by Charles E. Tiernan III

A seasoned criminal defense and OUI lawyer explains why refusing to take a blood alcohol test after an OUI arrest may be the safest option for the arrestee.

Discretion under Fire

by Charles F. Seemann III

ERISA plan fiduciaries face new challenges to their decision-making.

Brexit

by Charles Cardon, Carmen Maria Mozun Munoz, Tiago Ferriera de Lemos, and Lia de Pessoa Negrao

Attorneys from France, Spain, and Portugal weigh in on the effects that Brexit may have on their respective countries.

Getting in Tune

by Jeff Biederman and Gary Gilbert

These are heady days for music publishers and catalog owners. How much longer can the good times roll?

Phoning It In

by Ashley C. Pack, Crystal S. Wildeman and Alyson M. St. Pierre

It’s not easy for employers to weigh requests from employees to work from afar, even in the wake of the pandemic. Considerations include COVID-19, vaccinations, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the nature of the job itself.