Litigation challenging CFPB Rule capping late fees likely to resolve soon.
Consumer Financial Services Protection Bureau advises the Northern District of Texas that it anticipates the parties can reach a mutually agreeable resolution to litigation challenging the CFPB's Rule capping late payment credit card fees by mid-April.
Employment & Labor Law Blog:8th Circuit Changes Course in Standing for States to Sue EEOC over Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
8th Circuit Changes Course in Standing for States to Sue EEOC over Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court's dismissal of several states' claims against the EEOC challenging enforcement of part of the Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act that they allege mandates them to make "reasonable accommodations" for state employees who are seeking an abortion procedure.
Product Liability Law Blog:Missouri State Appellate Panel Allows Plaintiff to State a Claim for Products Liability Against Lyft for its Mobile Ridesharing App
Missouri State Appellate Panel Allows Plaintiff to State a Claim for Products Liability Against Lyft for its Mobile Ridesharing App
In a matter of first impression, a Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District panel has held that mobile ride sharing apps may in appropriate circumstances qualify as "products" for purposes of products liability claims.
Publications:Lindsey Freihoff Article on Emojis in Court Published in Kansas Bar Journal
Lindsey Freihoff Article on Emojis in Court Published in Kansas Bar Journal
Baker Sterchi associate Lindsey Freihoff's article, "Emojis in Court: No Laughing Matter," has been published in the March/April 2025 edition of the Kansas Bar Journal.
Recognition:Steve Sanders Selected for Missouri Lawyers Media 2025 ICON Award
Steve Sanders Selected for Missouri Lawyers Media 2025 ICON Award
Baker Sterchi attorney Steve Sanders has been selected by Missouri Lawyers Media to receive the 2025 ICON Award, joining other distinguished individuals aged 60 or older who have demonstrated exemplary legal careers, long-standing commitments to the Missouri legal community, and success beyond the practice of law.
Publications:Phil Sumner Discusses Bad Faith Reform Efforts in CLM Magazine Article
Phil Sumner Discusses Bad Faith Reform Efforts in CLM Magazine Article
Baker Sterchi Member Phil Sumner's is a contributing author of the article, "Time's Up! Comparing Reform Efforts on Time-Limited Demands," published in the March/April 2025 edition of Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Magazine.
Results:Summary Judgment Obtained on Behalf of Class III Medical Device Manufacturer Based on Preemption
Summary Judgment Obtained on Behalf of Class III Medical Device Manufacturer Based on Preemption
Kara Stubbs of Baker Sterchi, in collaboration with Burbidge Mitchell, secured summary judgment in a medical device product liability case before the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Firm News:Patterson and Schafer Accepted into Prestigious FDCC Ladder Down Program
Patterson and Schafer Accepted into Prestigious FDCC Ladder Down Program
Baker Sterchi attorneys Sam Patterson (Kansas City) and Rachel Schafer (St. Louis) have been accepted into the 2025 Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) National Ladder Down Program.
Speaking Engagements:Megan Coluccio to Co-Present "Masters of Marketing" at ADTA Annual Meeting
Megan Coluccio to Co-Present "Masters of Marketing" at ADTA Annual Meeting
On April 25, Baker Sterchi Member Megan Coluccio will co-present "Masters of Marketing" at the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) Annual Meeting, held April 23-27 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Firm News:Amy Nevad Joins ALA Gateway Chapter Board as Secretary
Amy Nevad Joins ALA Gateway Chapter Board as Secretary
Amy Nevad, Office Administrator for Baker Sterchi's St. Louis and Belleville offices, has been selected as secretary of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Gateway Chapter's Executive Board for the 2025-2026 term.
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