in and out of the courtroom

Paul N. Venker314.345.5001

Heather Field Shore816.448.9329

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice participated in Law Day 2025 at events in both Missouri and Kansas.

Lisa A. Larkin314.345.5014

In a recent opinion, the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, was faced with social media posts which seemed to clearly cross the line from providing information to acting as a deliberate attempt to influence juror sentiment and decision-making.

Michelle A. Meloche314.345.5039

On May 14, Baker Sterchi attorney Michelle Meloche will serve as a faculty member for the National Business Institute (NBI) continuing legal education course, "Getting Started in Medical Malpractice Law."

Kara T. Stubbs816.471.2121

Baker Sterchi Member Kara Stubbs has again been recognized as a leading lawyer in the Product Liability Defence section of the 2025 edition of Lexology Index: Healthcare & Life Sciences.

Teresa M. Young314.345.5010

Logan M. Lippert314.345.5087

The United States Supreme Court has resolved a circuit split on the question of whether a plaintiff may bring a civil RICO claim for business or property loss resulting from a personal injury. In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court determined that a civil RICO claim may be brought for a business or property loss even if it is derivative of a personal injury, potentially leading to a significant increase in civil RICO claims.

Nicholas S. Ruble816.448.9392

Sara N. Rakowiecki816.448.9313

On May 8, Baker Sterchi attorneys Nick Ruble and Sara Rakowiecki will co-present, "Trial Strategies in Defending Sexual Harassment Claims," at the DRI Employment and Labor Law Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee.

Rachel M. Schafer314.345.5028

The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District reversed and remanded the lower court's judgment in favor of the defendant, Soo Line Railroad Company, after finding that the lower court erred by allowing decedent's treating physician, who had not been designated as an expert witness, to testify at trial regarding a new causation opinion not previously disclosed in discovery.

Gregorio Silva816.448.9363

The Northern District of Texas Issued an Order and Final Judgement vacating the Consumer Financial Services Protection Bureau Rule capping late payment credit card fees after stipulation by both sides that the CFPB violated the law in enacting the same.

Alena N. Johnston314.345.5081

Baker Sterchi attorney Alena Johnston has been appointed social media vice chair of the DRI Women in the Law (WITL) Committee for the 2025 term. She also has been named the WITL liaison to the DRI Insurance Law Committee (ILC).

Gregorio Silva816.448.9363

Consumer Financial Services Protection Bureau advises the Northern District of Texas that it anticipates the parties can reach a mutually agreeable resolution to litigation challenging the CFPB's Rule capping late payment credit card fees by mid-April.