in and out of the courtroom

Speaking Engagements:Michael Shunk to Co-Present at ALFA Insurance Regional Seminar

APR 25, 2024

Michael Shunk to Co-Present at ALFA Insurance Regional Seminar

On April 25, Baker Sterchi Member Michael Shunk is co-presenting the session, "Declaratory Judgment Actions: Strategic Considerations Before Filing," at the ALFA International (ALFA) Insurance Practice Group Regional Seminar in New York, New York.

Firm News:Michelle Meloche Appointed to Leadership of PLDF Healthcare Committee

APR 24, 2024

Michelle Meloche Appointed to Leadership of PLDF Healthcare Committee

Baker Sterchi associate Michelle Meloche has been named co-vice chair of the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) Healthcare Malpractice Claims Committee.

Results:Baker Sterchi Obtains Dismissal under Missouri's Innocent Seller Statute

APR 23, 2024

Baker Sterchi Obtains Dismissal under Missouri's Innocent Seller Statute

Baker Sterchi lawyers obtained dismissal of their national food distributor client under Missouri's "innocent seller statute."

Firm News:John Watt Accepted into Product Liability Advisory Council

APR 23, 2024

John Watt Accepted into Product Liability Advisory Council

Baker Sterchi Member John Watt has been accepted as a Sustaining Member into the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC).

Speaking Engagements:Nick Ruble Co-Presents at 2024 ALFA Gig Economy Regional Seminar

APR 22, 2024

Nick Ruble Co-Presents at 2024 ALFA Gig Economy Regional Seminar

On April 18, Baker Sterchi Member Nick Ruble co-presented a session titled "State Law Data Privacy Harmonization, BIPA Litigation And Cybersecurity Issues In The Gig Economy Space" at the 2024 ALFA International Gig Economy Regional Seminar.

Recognition:Kara Stubbs Recognized Among Top Product Liability Lawyers in WWL: Life Sciences 2024

APR 18, 2024

Kara Stubbs Recognized Among Top Product Liability Lawyers in WWL: Life Sciences 2024

Baker Sterchi Member Kara Stubbs has once again been recognized as a leading lawyer in the Product Liability section of the 2024 edition of Who's Who Legal: Life Sciences.

Product Liability Law Blog:Right to Repair Laws: An Overview and Legislative Update

APR 9, 2024

Right to Repair Laws: An Overview and Legislative Update

As manufacturers seek to limit the ability of consumers and third parties to repair their products, state and federal legislators introduce "right to repair" legislation that would loosen those restrictions.

Results:Defense Victory in Negligent Auto Repair Claim

APR 8, 2024

Defense Victory in Negligent Auto Repair Claim

Our firm was hired to defend a full-service auto repair shop client regarding a negligent repair claim alleged on a pickup truck, which the plaintiff asserted caused engine failure.

Firm News:Jennifer Maloney Accepted into Product Liability Advisory Council

APR 4, 2024

Jennifer Maloney Accepted into Product Liability Advisory Council

Jennifer Maloney, a Member in Baker Sterchi's St. Louis office, has been accepted as a Sustaining Member into the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC).

Financial Services Law Blog:Litigation is not late in challenging new CFPB Rule capping credit card late fees.

APR 4, 2024

Litigation is not late in challenging new CFPB Rule capping credit card late fees.

The banking industry and financial services business groups did not wait long to file litigation challenging a recent rule enacted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau looking to limit the fees credit card issuers can charge for late payments.