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Legal Update – Amendments to The Illinois Human Rights Act

On March 23, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1480 (“SB 1480”) into law. SB 1480 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act with respect to hiring considerations, certification of equal pay compliance and EEO-1 reporting. Below is a summary of the key aspects of the law for Illinois employers: Consideration of Criminal Convictions in Employment DecisionsSB1480 prevents employers from considering criminal convictions when making employment decisions, such as recruiting, hiring, promoting, selecting Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

The Honorable Jimmie M. Edwards Joins Lashly & Baer, P.C.

Thursday, March 25, 2021 (St. Louis, Missouri) – Lashly & Baer, P.C. announces The Honorable Jimmie M. Edwards will join the Firm. “We are honored that Judge Edwards will be joining us,” President Lisa O. Stump said in a statement. “Judge Edwards has many years of experience handling complex cases and legal issues which will make him a tremendous asset to the firm. We could not be happier. Judge Edwards is a St. Louisan Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

American Rescue Plan’s Impact on Employers

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 related quarantine, Congress passed and President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan on March 11, 2021. Like the other coronavirus stimulus packages, there are a large number of programs, including an extension of unemployment benefits and stimulus payments to qualifying individuals. The $1.9 trillion-dollar relief package also contains a number of provisions that will impact employers: Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Expansion of Voluntary Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Caps on Noneconomic Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases in Missouri

Missouri’s statutory cap on noneconomic damages for personal injury is once again headed to the Missouri Supreme Court. On February 16, 2021, the Western District Court of Appeals granted the plaintiff’s request to transfer the plaintiff’s challenge to the constitutionality of Missouri’s cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases pursuant to Section 538.210. Velazquez v. Reeves, M.D., WD 83485 (Mo. App. W.D. 2021). Assuming the Missouri Supreme Court accepts transfer, the Supreme Court Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Change Begins With Us – Eliminating Discrimination During Jury Selection

Attorney Timothy F. McCurdy recently published the article below in the December 2020 issue of the Missouri Bar Journal. Change Begins With Us – Eliminating Discrimination During Jury SelectionThese three words ignited a worldwide debate about systemic racism.2 In the United States, we have been forced to take an uncomfortable look at the history of our justice system’s treatment of African Americans. Our country has struggled with these issues since its founding, and a Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Re-Opening Businesses in the St. Louis Metro Area

As businesses begin to re-open, the federal, state, and local government units in the St. Louis metro area continue to issue guidance so that businesses can re-open safely. Below we have summarized Federal, Illinois, Missouri, St. Charles County, St. Louis County and St. Louis City guidance for employers to re-open businesses. We will continue to update this alert when information becomes available. We have concluded this summary with some additional items to consider while Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Mark H. Levison receives Diversity & Inclusion Award from Missouri Lawyers Media

Lashly & Baer, P.C. is proud to announce that attorney Mark H. Levison has been selected to receive a 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Award from Missouri Lawyers Media. The award recognizes Missouri attorneys, firms and organizations “who significantly advance diversity, inclusion and the dignity of all people in Missouri’s legal profession.” Levison is a shareholder and litigator at Lashly & Baer. In addition to his busy practice he works to make St. Louis a Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

OIG Announces Audits Related to Telehealth Services During COVID-19

The Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“OIG”) recently announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) intends to institute a two-phase audit of Medicare Part B Telehealth Services. Telehealth has played an important role during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), and CMS is exploring how telehealth services can be expanded beyond the PHE to provide care for Medicare beneficiaries. In the OIG’s Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Lisa O. Stump Inducted Into Parkway School District’s

Congratulations to Lashly & Baer’s President, Lisa O. Stump, for being inducted into the Parkway School District’s 2020 Alumni Hall of Fame Class. Lisa is a West High School graduate. Every other year, graduates who have brought honor to the district by distinguishing themselves through career achievements and outstanding community service in the years since they graduated from high school are recognized. After nine cycles of nominations and selections, the inductee list includes 220 Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago