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Employment & Labor Law Blog:Tenth Circuit upholds Summary Judgment for Defendant on a Hostile Work Environment Claim, Ruling that Muldrow Did Not Relax the Standard for Proving Such Claims

NOV 24, 2025

Tenth Circuit upholds Summary Judgment for Defendant on a Hostile Work Environment Claim, Ruling that Muldrow Did Not Relax the Standard for Proving Such Claims

The United States Army wins summary judgment on a male, civilian employee's complaints of a hostile work environment based on gender. The Tenth Circuit held that the actions were not severe or pervasive enough to constitute a hostile work environment.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes 2025-2026 Law Clerk in Madison

NOV 21, 2025

Baker Sterchi Welcomes 2025-2026 Law Clerk in Madison

Baker Sterchi is pleased to welcome Jessica Diebold as a 2025-2026 law clerk in the firm's Madison office.

Firm News:Greg Odom Elected to the Autism Society of Southern Illinois Board

NOV 21, 2025

Greg Odom Elected to the Autism Society of Southern Illinois Board

Baker Sterchi Member Greg Odom has been elected to the Autism Society of Southern Illinois Board of Directors.

Speaking Engagements:Phil Sumner to Present on Extracontractual Risk at CLM Focus Conference

NOV 20, 2025

Phil Sumner to Present on Extracontractual Risk at CLM Focus Conference

Baker Sterchi Member Phil Sumner will speak at the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Focus Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

Financial Services Law Blog:New Developments on Collection and Reporting of Consumer Medical Debt After CFPB Issues FCRA Interpretative Rule

NOV 19, 2025

New Developments on Collection and Reporting of Consumer Medical Debt After CFPB Issues FCRA Interpretative Rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") issued a new interpretative rule regarding the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") clarifying that the Act generally preempts State laws on a number of areas of credit reporting.

Recognition:Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Recognizes 27 Baker Sterchi Attorneys

NOV 18, 2025

Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Recognizes 27 Baker Sterchi Attorneys

Twenty-seven Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice attorneys are recognized in the 2025 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars publication.

Firm News:Natalie Frank Joins Baker Sterchi in St. Louis

NOV 14, 2025

Natalie Frank Joins Baker Sterchi in St. Louis

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC is pleased to announce that Natalie Frank has joined the firm's St. Louis office as an associate.

Publications:Megan Sterchi Lammert Quoted in Lexology PRO Article Regarding AI-Enabled Medical Devices

NOV 13, 2025

Megan Sterchi Lammert Quoted in Lexology PRO Article Regarding AI-Enabled Medical Devices

Baker Sterchi Member Megan Sterchi Lammert is quoted in a Lexology PRO article titled "Monitoring AI-enabled medical devices is easier said than done, public consultation reveals," discussing the FDA's request for public input on how to measure the real-world performance of AI-enabled medical devices.

Speaking Engagements:Heather Shore to Speak at ABA Forum on Construction Law Program in Kansas City

NOV 11, 2025

Heather Shore to Speak at ABA Forum on Construction Law Program in Kansas City

On Nov. 14, Baker Sterchi Member Heather Shore will co-present "HVAC and MEP" at the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Construction Law Regional Program in Kansas City.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Gregory Narver in Seattle