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Congratulations to Haley Dierks on joining the Missouri Bar
Congratulations to Lashly & Baer’s newest attorney, Haley Dierks, who recently passed the Missouri Bar and was sworn in earlier this month.
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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
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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
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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
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Landmark $462 Million Verdict Against Wabash Trailers Raises Concerns for the Trucking Industry
A recent $462 million verdict against Wabash National Corporation in a St. Louis courtroom has sent shockwaves through the trailer manufacturing and trucking industries. Patrick Foppe, an attorney with Lashly & Baer, discusses the potential implications of this landmark decision for both sectors. Click here to read the full article.
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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:
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Avoiding Traps in Policy Limit Demands and Balancing Liability Excess Insurance Towers
Lashly & Baer attorney Patrick E. Foppe along with co-authors Stephen Johnson, and Bryan Currie discuss “Avoiding Traps in Policy Limit Demands & Balancing Liability Excess Insurance Towers,” in the July/August 2024 issue of For the Defense, a DRI magazine. Managing catastrophic trucking claims and navigating layered insurance policies require a strategic approach to balance policy limits and mitigate liability risks. This article highlights key strategies for handling policy limit demands, avoiding bad faith Read more
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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
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OIG Recommendations for Nursing Homes
The Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) has released the last of three reports analyzing the impact of Covid-19 on nursing home residents and issuing recommendations to improve response and care in nursing homes during future infectious disease events. The reports were published as part of a three-part review of the impact of Covid-19 upon nursing home residents and staff and issued recommendations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) to better Read more
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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.