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
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 Read more
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 Read more
