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Lashly & Baer Recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work: Law Firms

ST. LOUIS, MO – December 2, 2024 – Lashly & Baer, P.C. is proud to announce its inclusion in BridgeTower Media’s 2024 Best Places to Work: Law Firms list, a distinction that highlights the firm’s commitment to creating a positive and supportive workplace. As one of only two Missouri-based law firms selected, Lashly & Baer stands out for its dedication to employee well-being, professional development, and a strong, inclusive workplace culture. BridgeTower Media’s Best Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

A Landmark Case and Its Implications for Trucking Industry

Lashly & Baer attorney Patrick E. Foppe discusses “A Landmark Case and Its Implications for the Trucking Industry,” in the November/December 2024 issue of For the Defense, a DRI magazine. A $462 million verdict against Wabash National Corporation marks a pivotal moment in trucking litigation, emphasizing that compliance with federal safety standards may not shield manufacturers from punitive damages. The case, centered on a fatal underride crash, highlights the importance of proactive safety measures Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Eleven Lashly & Baer Attorneys Receive Top Honors from2024 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers

St. Louis, Missouri (November 12, 2024) – Lashly & Baer, P.C. is proud to announce that 11 of its attorneys have been recognized for excellence by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers. Ten attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list: Each year, only 5% of attorneys in the state are chosen for this distinction, which highlights their exceptional professional achievements and peer recognition. In addition, Andrew R. Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Lashly & Baer Recognized as a Best Law Firm for 2025

Lashly & Baer, P.C. has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® , a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 8 practice areas, Lashly & Baer, P.C. has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Lashly & Baer, P.C. received the following rankings in the 2025 Best Law Firms®: National Tier 3* Health Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Recent Appellate Decision Reinforces Missouri’s Public Policy Disfavoring Assignment of Personal Injury Claims

Recent Appellate Decision Reinforces Missouri’s Public PolicyDisfavoring Assignment of Personal Injury Claims Missouri courts have long recognized  that a claim for personal injuries cannot be assigned, either in whole or in part, in order to “prevent the trafficking of lawsuits for pain and suffering”. Freeman v. Berberich, 60 S.W.2d 393, 401 (Mo. 1933); Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Allstate Ins. Co., 2 S.W.3d 810, 813 (Mo. App. 1999). This public policy directive was revisited Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

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

By Niki McCormick, ago

Don’t Put Those Meds in the Mail!

D.C. Court Provides Clarity regarding Stark Law Rule against Physicians Mailing Medications to Patients’ Homes In Community Oncology Alliance v. U.S. DHHS, the D.C. District Court has made it clear that the Stark Law’s In-Office Ancillary Service (“IOAS”) exception does not permit a physician’s office or physician-owned pharmacy to mail prescription medications to patients. The case arose out of COVID pandemic era waivers and FAQs issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

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

By Niki McCormick, ago