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Results:Washington Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Supermarket Chain Client

JUL 13, 2026

Washington Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Supermarket Chain Client

On June 8, 2026, Baker Sterchi secured affirmance of summary judgment in favor of a supermarket chain client in a premises liability case arising from a customer's fall over electrical cords.

Recognition:Two Baker Sterchi Professionals Named 2026 MLM Unsung Legal Heroes

JUL 10, 2026

Two Baker Sterchi Professionals Named 2026 MLM Unsung Legal Heroes

Baker Sterchi professionals Anita Driscoll and Charniece Rollie have been named 2026 Unsung Legal Heroes by Missouri Lawyers Media.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Attorney Kerry Keefe

JUL 10, 2026

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Attorney Kerry Keefe

Baker Sterchi welcomes Kerry Keefe as senior counsel in the firm's Seattle office.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Attorney Kalina Spasovska

JUL 9, 2026

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Attorney Kalina Spasovska

Baker Sterchi welcomes Kalina Spasovska as an associate in the firm's Seattle office.

Speaking Engagements:Christie to Present at IDC AI Symposium; Odom Serves on Planning Team

JUL 8, 2026

Christie to Present at IDC AI Symposium; Odom Serves on Planning Team

Baker Sterchi Member Bob Christie will present at the Illinois Defense Counsel Artificial Intelligence Symposium on July 17 in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Firm News:Noemi Donovan Returns to Baker Sterchi as Member

JUN 29, 2026

Noemi Donovan Returns to Baker Sterchi as Member

Baker Sterchi welcomes back Noemi Donovan as a Member in the firm's Kansas City office.

Firm News:Meghan Kane Elevated to Vice President of Madison County Bar Association

JUN 26, 2026

Meghan Kane Elevated to Vice President of Madison County Bar Association

Baker Sterchi Member Meghan Kane has been elevated to vice president of the Madison County Bar Association (MCBA) for the 2026-2027 term.

Firm News:Matt Tillma Completes Surety School at Surety Claims Institute Annual Meeting

JUN 25, 2026

Matt Tillma Completes Surety School at Surety Claims Institute Annual Meeting

Baker Sterchi attorney Matt Tillma completed Surety School at the Surety Claims Institute Annual Meeting, held June 24 in Galloway, New Jersey.

Firm News:Greg Odom Elevated to Second Vice President of Illinois Defense Counsel

JUN 24, 2026

Greg Odom Elevated to Second Vice President of Illinois Defense Counsel

Baker Sterchi Member Greg Odom has been elevated to second vice president of the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) following the organization's June board meeting.

Construction Law Blog:Missouri's 2025 Public Works Bond Reform: What Contractors, Sureties, and Suppliers Need to Know

JUN 23, 2026

Missouri's 2025 Public Works Bond Reform: What Contractors, Sureties, and Suppliers Need to Know

Previously, Missouri public construction projects generally followed a familiar rule: No mechanic's liens, but mandatory payment bonds. Missouri's 2025 amendments to Section 107.170 disrupt that framework by allowing certain public-private projects to proceed without a statutory bond and instead rely on mechanic's lien rights. The changes create new opportunities and risks for owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and sureties alike.