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 Read more
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 Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
Attorney Julie Z. Devine was named a 2021 Top Business Attorney by the publication Small Business Monthly. In her profile Julie gives her most important piece of advice to business owners, the biggest mistake she has seen owners make, and her motivation for helping businesses grow. To read Julie’s complete Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
