in and out of the courtroom

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Sponsors DRI Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar

FEB 18, 2026

Baker Sterchi Sponsors DRI Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice is sponsoring the 39th Annual DRI Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar, scheduled for Feb. 18-20 in Orlando.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Highlighted in KMOV First Alert Forward Story on Downtown St. Louis

FEB 13, 2026

Baker Sterchi Highlighted in KMOV First Alert Forward Story on Downtown St. Louis

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice was recently highlighted in KMOV/News4 First Alert Forward coverage, "Keeping companies downtown as office trends change," reported by journalist Nathan Vickers.

Missouri Law Blog:Missouri Court of Appeals Affirms Immunity in Fatal 2019 Central High School Shooting Case

FEB 12, 2026

Missouri Court of Appeals Affirms Immunity in Fatal 2019 Central High School Shooting Case

Following a high school basketball game, a youngster was fatally shot on school grounds, and the victim's mother filed a wrongful death action against the Kansas City Public Schools, an off-duty police officer, and others. The Circuit Court of Jackson County granted a motion to dismiss in favor of the public-entity defendants, based on sovereign and official immunity, and the Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal.

Results:Complete Defense Verdict for Retailer in Kansas Consumer Protection Act Case

FEB 11, 2026

Complete Defense Verdict for Retailer in Kansas Consumer Protection Act Case

On Jan. 22, 2026, Baker Sterchi attorneys secured a complete defense verdict in a case brought under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Brian Maxey in Seattle

FEB 10, 2026

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Brian Maxey in Seattle

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice welcomes Brian Maxey as senior counsel in the firm's Seattle office.

Publications:Megan Stumph-Turner Article on Pixel Litigation Published in MBA Magazine

FEB 10, 2026

Megan Stumph-Turner Article on Pixel Litigation Published in MBA Magazine

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice Member Megan Stumph-Turner's article, "Pixels, Privacy and the Price of Data," appears in the January/February edition of Missouri Bankers Association's publication, The Missouri Banker, examining the growing web of privacy laws and legal risks associated with pixel tracking technology.

Employment & Labor Law Blog:Missouri Federal Court Rejects Conditional Certification in FLSA Meal Break Case

FEB 6, 2026

Missouri Federal Court Rejects Conditional Certification in FLSA Meal Break Case

A Missouri federal court declined to certify an FLSA meal break collective action where plaintiffs relied on potential interruptions rather than evidence of unpaid work.

Firm News:Rebecca Boatright Joins Baker Sterchi in Seattle

FEB 5, 2026

Rebecca Boatright Joins Baker Sterchi in Seattle

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice is pleased to announce that Rebecca "Becca" Boatright has joined the firm's Seattle office as senior counsel.

Results:Defense Win Obtained in Multi-Car Rear End Accident

FEB 5, 2026

Defense Win Obtained in Multi-Car Rear End Accident

On Jan. 16, 2026, after a four-day jury trial in Pierce County Superior Court, Washington, Baker Sterchi attorneys obtained a significant defense win on behalf of an individual client.

Healthcare Law Blog:U.S. Supreme Court Limits Application of Healthcare Affidavit of Merit Requirements in Federal Court

FEB 3, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court Limits Application of Healthcare Affidavit of Merit Requirements in Federal Court

In Berk v. Choy, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a state court healthcare affidavit of merit requirement is procedural and cannot be enforced in federal court when it conflicts with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The decision impacts healthcare litigation strategy nationwide while re-affirming the legitimacy of early suit-screening policies.