On April 1, 2020, the Department of Labor issued temporary regulations that provide further information about the scope and interpretation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA is the new federal law that includes, among other things: 1) the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA), providing certain Read more
Lashly & Baer, P.C. has been named “Best in Value” by the readers of St. Louis Small Business Monthly. The award will be featured in their October 2020 issue. Click here to view the complete list of businesses recognized.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. is excited to congratulate member Richard D. Watters, on being named a 2020 recipient of the Missouri Lawyers Media ICON Award. The ICON Award recognizes distinguished leaders in law, age 60 and older, for their notable, sustained success and strong leadership within and outside the field Read more
Attorney James C. Hetlage recently spoke at the Missouri Municipal League’s Annual Virtual Conference. He discussed the changing Federal and Missouri employment laws. It is essential that all employers, and especially governmental employers stay up to date on recent developments in personnel laws. His presentation discussed how COVID-19, the #MeToo Read more
St. Louis, MO, United States, — Lashly & Baer, P.C. is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source Read more
Lashly & Baer, P.C. attorney Patrick E. Foppe has been named to the 2019 Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame. Patrick received this special recognition for voluntarily logging over 40 Pro Bono hours in 2019. The Missouri Bar recognizes his generous commitment of time, professional skill and legal knowledge Read more
Lashly & Baer, P.C. attorney Julie Z. Devine has been named Best Attorney by the St. Louis magazine Small Business Monthly. Each year the publication lists top attorneys known for helping to grow businesses in St. Louis. The attorneys listed were nominated by clients and peers to be included. To Read more
Lashly & Baer, P.C. Office Manager Kara Brostron was honored in the July 20, 2020 edition of Missouri Lawyers Weekly as a Legal Unsung Hero. Missouri Lawyers Media honored the law firm employees who have consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty, often behind the scenes. This award Read more
The Missouri Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 591 (SB 591) that makes significant reforms to the law governing the award of punitive damages, which Governor Parson has signed. The new legislation has the likelihood of making it more difficult for plaintiffs to pursue claims for punitive damages in trucking accident Read more
Attorneys Stuart J. Vogelsmeir and Scott A. Pummell have represented client Anders CPAs + Advisors in their recent merger with Cummings, Ristau & Associates. In a deal that closed on June 30, 2020, Cummings, Ristau & Associates, a public accounting firm based in St. Louis County, Missouri, will combine its Read more
