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Lashly & Baer, P.C. Expands Health Care Practice andAdds Shareholder Shane A. Chapman

Tuesday October 1, 2024 (St. Louis, Missouri) – Lashly & Baer, P.C. announces that Shane A. Chapman has joined the Firm as a Shareholder in its litigation and health care practice groups. “We are thrilled that Shane will be joining us,” President Lisa O. Stump said in a statement. “Shane fits well with our growing health care practice, and we believe that he will be a tremendous asset to the Firm.” Mr. Chapman currently Read more…

Beimdiek Reduces Plaintiff’s Award by Settlement Offset

In a recent multi-vehicle crash case, a jury initially awarded the plaintiff, $500,000, but Lashly & Baer attorney Stephen Beimdiek, successfully reduced the verdict to just $10,000. The court found the plaintiff largely at fault, attributing 92% of the blame to him due to his slow driving speed, while our client was deemed only 8% responsible. After applying a settlement offset, the final amount received was drastically lowered, highlighting the complexities of liability in Read more…

Sixteen Lashly & Baer Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® Lists

The next 5 Lashly & Baer, P.C. Attorneys were named to the 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.™ Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Lashly & Baer, P.C. would like to congratulate the following lawyers recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America:

Lashly & Baer Ranked 11th on Corporate Philanthropy List

April 11, 2024 – We are proud to announce that the St. Louis Business Journal has ranked Lashly & Baer 11th on their St. Louis’ Largest Corporate Philanthropists List – Small Companies. In 2023 we donated a combined total of cash and in-kind donations totaling $143, 594. “Lashly has a long history of meaningful involvement in the St. Louis community.  Our employees are passionate about supporting organizations that serve the less fortunate.  The causes Read more…

Kevin L. Fritz Receives Panel Counsel of the Year Award!

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Lashly & Baer attorney Kevin L. Fritz was presented with the Panel Counsel of the Year award from National Interstate Insurance Company and Vanliner Insurance Company. This award is presented to a lawyer who shows excellence in legal results and client service. We are proud of Kevin and the Lashly & Baer Transportation team for this significant achievement! Kevin L. Fritz receives the Panel Counsel of the Year award.

No More Mileage Radius?

Proposed Revisions to Missouri Collaborative Practice Agreements with Nurse Practitioners On February 23, 2024, the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts and Missouri State Board of Nursing announced proposed revisions to the collaborative practice rules between physicians and nurse practitioners. The proposed rule will be officially published in the Missouri Register on March 1, 2024, with public comments accepted until April 1, 2024. As the regulations now stand, the general rule Read more…

CMS Issues Clarity For Texting Patient Information and Orders for Hospitals and CAHs

By: Stuart J. VogelsmeierSummary: The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently issued guidance for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (“CAHs”) on texting patient information among care team members. CMS Memorandum QSO-24-05-Hospital/CAH reached the conclusion that “Texting patient information and the texting of patient orders among members of the health care team is permissible, if accomplished through a HIPAA compliant secure texting platform (“STP”) and in compliance with the Conditions of Participation.” Computerized Read more…