in and out of the courtroom

David M. Eisenberg816.471.2121

First AI software case involving discriminatory filtering of potential applicants is settled by the EEOC for $365,000; EEOC provides guidance on how to avoid discriminatory practices with AI.

Gregorio Silva816.448.9363

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals found a waiver of sovereign immunity under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") and reversed a District Court's dismissal in favor of the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service. Now two Circuits (the Third and Seventh), plus the District of Columbia, have found that the FCRA unequivocally and unambiguously waives the federal government's sovereign immunity from private damages claims.

Terrence J. O'Toole, Jr.314.345.5020

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Defendant's removal to federal court based on (1) diversity; (2) preemption; (3) and U.S.C. section 1442(a)(1) were improper and thus, a COVID-19 nursing home wrongful death suit can proceed in Missouri state court.

Nicholas S. Ruble816.448.9392

The Supreme Court reversed the standard for "undue hardship" under Title VII. What that means for employers and vaccine requirements.

William T. Kernell314.345.5083

In a recent opinion from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, the Court examined the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices portion of its Supervision and Examination Manual.

Terrence J. O'Toole, Jr.314.345.5020

Baker Sterchi Member Terry O'Toole has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Professional Liability section for the 2023-2024 term.

Emily C. O'Connor618.202.5820

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, applying Federal Rule 702 and Daubert, affirmed the U.S. District Court's exclusion of a medical causation expert's testimony, which claimed to apply differential diagnosis, but did so in a faulty manner.

Paul N. Venker314.345.5001

On September 21, Baker Sterchi attorney Paul Venker will speak alongside Judge David Mason on the topic of Freedom Suits at the Kansas City Association of Legal Administrators (KCALA) Chapter Meeting.

Clay C. Crawford816.460.2831

James P. Maloney816.460.2808

Baker Sterchi Members Clay Crawford and Jim Maloney recently hosted an episode on the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC)'s FedSpeaks podcast. The FedSpeaks podcast is known for delivering informative content and engaging interviews with thought leaders and experts in the legal, insurance and corporate fields.

Baker Sterchi is pleased to announce our sponsorship of a student in the 2023-2024 Cristo Rey High School Corporate Work Study Program. Our sponsored student, Katherine, is based in our Kansas City Crown Center office, where she works as a legal administrative clerk for five days each month throughout the school year.