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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

Lashly & Baer, P.C. Announces Julie Z. Devine and Daniel K. Mannion Named Shareholders

Friday, January 1, 2021 (St. Louis, Missouri) – The law firm of Lashly & Baer, P.C. announces that attorneys Julie Z. Devine and Daniel K. Mannion have been named shareholders of the firm. Julie Z. Devine has been with the firm since 2018 and has experience in all areas of litigation and employment counseling for employers in various industries including retail, restaurant, automotive/transportation, shipping, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, non-profits, telecommunications, call centers, hospitality, and elementary Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Lashly & Baer Promotes Kara Brostron to Director of Operations

Friday, January 1, 2021 (St. Louis, Missouri) – Lashly & Baer, P.C. announces the promotion of Kara Brostron to Director of Operations. Brostron, who previously held the position of Office Manager, has been at Lashly since 2003. As Director of Operations, Brostron oversees all aspects of the Firm’s operations, including HR, benefits, IT, marketing and facilities. “Kara is a vital part of our law firm, and deserved our recognition for her contributions to our Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago