in and out of the courtroom

Andrew C. Chipperfield314.345.5023

On Jan. 14, Baker Sterchi Senior Attorney Andrew Chipperfield co-presented the session "Hot Topics: Overflow vs. Backup, Aggressive Contractors, Cosmetic Issues, Etc." at the 2025 Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC) Claims Seminar held in Columbia, Missouri.

Michelle A. Meloche314.345.5039

On Jan. 29, Baker Sterchi associate Michelle Meloche will facilitate the virtual panel discussion, "Healthcare Liability Trends for 2025."

Heather Field Shore816.448.9329

On Feb. 6, Baker Sterchi Member Heather Shore will present "Construction Law for Estimators," at the 2025 KC Construction Estimating Academy being held at the Ball Event Center in Olathe, Kansas.

Laura K. Beasley618.202.5801

Meghan C. Kane618.202.5803

Illinois Super Lawyers 2025 has recognized Member Laura Beasley on its Super Lawyers list and Member Meghan Kane on its Rising Stars list.

Manni Jandernoa Watson, they/them/theirs314.345.5092

Baker Sterchi welcomes Manni Jandernoa Watson as an associate in the firm's St. Louis office.

Stewart C. Bogart816.448.9321

A recent ruling in the U.S District Court for Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division has left major credit card companies like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express reeling after the Court refused to enjoin an Illinois law restricting interchange fees on gratuity, tip, or state and local taxes. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing battle over credit card fee regulations, potentially reshaping the financial landscape for issuers, banks, businesses, and consumers.

Allison M. Garrett816.488.9312

The NLRB's recent decision in Siren Retail Corp. d/b/a Starbucks overturned previous categorical protections for employer statements on the effects of unionization on employer-employee relations, and now requires these statements to be based in "objective fact."

Robert L. Christie206.979.3859

John Barry206.957.9669

Baker Sterchi attorneys Bob Christie and John Barry, Seattle, obtained a big win in the Washington State Court of Appeals, Div. 1 in Seattle.

Jeanne F. Loftis971.374.5577

Clarens Emrich971.374.5567

Hayley D. Hollis971.374.5568

Justin L. Meyer971.374.5569

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC is pleased to announce that, effective Jan. 1, 2025, Jeanne Loftis has joined the firm as a Member in Portland, Oregon. This expansion strengthens the firm's Pacific Northwest presence, following the addition of a Seattle office in September 2024.

Gregorio Silva816.448.9363

The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a minority shareholder's liability under a personal guarantee for the business debts of his auto dealership. This post evaluates the court's decision and looks at how the guarantor may have avoided personal liability.