A DEA Order to Show Cause (OSC) can place a physician’s ability to prescribe controlled substances and in some cases their entire practice at risk. While many practitioners assume recordkeeping deficiencies are minor administrative issues, the DEA often views inconsistent drug administration logs and documentation errors as evidence that continued Read more
Honored to celebrate 70 years of impact with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri at this weekend’s anniversary gala. Lashly & Baer was proud to sponsor and attend an evening recognizing the incredible work LSEM does to expand access to justice and provide critical legal support throughout our community. We’re grateful Read more
St. Louis trial lawyer assumes leadership of premier international transportation bar association ST. LOUIS, MO (May 4, 2026) — Lashly & Baer, P.C. is pleased to announce that Patrick E. Foppe, a member of the firm and Co-Chair of its Litigation Group, has been elected President of the Transportation Lawyers Read more
We’re proud to share that Lashly & Baer, P.C. has been ranked #5 among the St. Louis Business Journal’s Biggest Corporate Philanthropists (Small Companies). “Supporting the communities where we live and work” isn’t just something we say, it’s a commitment we put into action every day. Through financial contributions, volunteerism, Read more
Lashly & Baer is proud to share that attorney, Steven M. Wallace, has been appointed Secretary of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Law Section Council for the 2026–2027 term. This appointment reflects Steve’s dedication to the legal profession and his continued commitment to serving both Read more
When healthcare providers are sued for medical negligence in federal court, an affidavit of merit is likely no longer required for the case to survive the pleading stage. This is because of the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision in Berk v. Choy, answering the long asked – and unevenly Read more
When a physician withdraws a privileges application during FPPE… does it trigger NPDB reporting? It’s a question many hospitals wrestle with—and the answer isn’t always straightforward. In this article, healthcare attorney Michael Barth of Lashly & Bear, P.C. breaks down what organizations need to know. The key lies in how Read more
We’re proud to announce that Lisa Stump, President of Lashly & Baer, P.C., has been recognized in the St. Louis Business 500 by St. Louis Magazine. The list highlights leaders making a meaningful impact on the region’s business community, and we’re honored to see Lisa included among them. Her leadership Read more
February, 2026: The use of telemedicine to prescribe controlled substances has seen a dramatic increase in recent years, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent temporary flexibilities in regulations. On December 30, 2025, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services published the fourth Read more
Mr. Bramman has been with the firm since 2022 and concentrates his practice on the representation of local government bodies and public institutions. He represents the communities of Lakeshire, Normandy, Oakland, all in Missouri. He holds a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law and an M.A. in Philosophy Read more
