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Kevin L. Fritz and Patrick E. Foppe of Lashly & Baer, P.C. Settle Case for $16 Million
Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Defendants involved in the production of the Brett Michael's "Rock of Love Bus" series televised on MTV and VH-1 paid William and Colleen Wiley $16,000,000.00 in a recent St. Clair County, Illinois settlement. The case arose from a September 26, 2008 accident involving a crew member of 51 Minds Entertainment, LLC, a Hollywood production company, who fell asleep and crossed the southbound lanes of I-57 near West Frankfort, Illinois. The accident left the Wileys of Tallahassee, Florida seriously injured. The driver did not possess a valid driver's license and tested positive for marijuana use after the accident. The Wiley's had sought punitive damanages against the driver's employer for wrongfully retaining and supervising the driver. The Wileys were represented by Kevin L. Fritz, Patrick E. Foppe and Lashly & Baer, P.C., which has offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Belleville, Illinois.
Two Lashly & Baer attorneys will be presenting on Social-Networking Websites
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - James C. Hetlage and Kathryn B. Forster will be presenting "Social-Networking Websites in the Workplace: What's Legal; What's Not" at the Missouri School Boards' Association Annual Convention in Osage Beach, Missouri from October 22 - 25, 2009. The MSBA Annual Convention is the largest annual gathering of public school policymakers in Missouri.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. teams with Servpro to Support Backstoppers
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - Lashly & Baer, P.C. was a sponsor of the 1st Annual Servpro Golf Tournament to Benefit the Backstoppers on October 12, 2009 at Old Hickory Golf Club, which raised over $10,000 to benefit Backstoppers. "Servpro was honored to support Backstoppers," said Servpro of West Kirkwood/Sunset Hills/Fention/South Ballwin owner Jeff Chestnas. "Backstoppers are there for the families who have lost loved ones. These men and women put their lives on the line every day to serve our community. We want to support these families," Chestnas added. "Our business partners like Lashly & Baer, P.C. helped make this tournament a success," said Sandy Chestnas, owner of Servpro of West Kirkwood/Sunset Hills/Fenton/South Ballwin. "We are grateful for their support."
Servpro is the nation's leading provider of emergency clean-up and restoration services. Lashly & Baer, P.C. partners, Stuart J. Vogelsmeier and Timm W. Schowalter, provide legal services to Servpro of West Kirkwood/Sunset Hills/Fention/South Ballwin.
Allison S. Lee and Matthew S. McBride Named Up & Coming Lawyers
Monday, September 28, 2009 - Allison S. Lee and Matthew S. McBride have been selected as Missouri Lawyer's Weekly Up & Coming Lawyers for standing out for their dedication to learning, teaching and improving their communities. Awards presentation will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at The Champion Club at Busch Stadium.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. Adds Two New Associates
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - David A. Doellman and Shontaia J. Riley have joined Lashly & Baer, P.C. as associates. Doellman holds a JD from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and practices in the area of business law and litigation. He is a 2006 graduate of Truman State University, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, and a Minor in Psychology and Justice Systems. Riley holds a JD and a Certificate of Health Law from the Saint Louis University School of Law and practices in the area of litigation and family law. She is a 2004 graduate of Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Journalism.
Vivek Malik to Present at "Immigration, Taxation & Business" Seminar
Vivek Malik was chosen to present at the "Immigration, Taxation & Business" seminar on Thursday, October 8, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Clayton in Clayton, Missouri. The panel presentation covers topics from E-Verify for state actors and contractors, to felony penalties for employers accused of "harboring" unauthorized workers.
E-Verification Federal Contractor Rule
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - All federal contractors are required to enroll and use E-Verify starting September 8, 2009. The E-Verification is mandatory for all new hires and existing employees who work on federal contracts. This rule is also applicable to federal subcontractors. Any federal prime contract over $100,000 and any federal subcontract over $3,000 worth of services or construction project will require E-Verification of employees. Federal companies participating in the E-Verify program for the first time will have 90 calendar days from enrollment instead of 30 days as initially proposed to begin using the system for new and existing employees. The final rule also provides a longer period after this initial enrollment period of 30 calendar days instead of 3 business days for contractors to initiate verification of existing employees who have not previously gone through the E-Verify system when they are newly assigned to a covered federal contract. To learn more, go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify or contact Vivek Malik at (314) 621-2939.
Six Lashly & Baer, P.C. Lawyers Recognized Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition
September/October 2009 - Margaret M. Mooney has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition for Civil Litigation Defense. In addition, Judith C. Brostron, Kenneth C. Brostron, Stephen G. Reuter, Michael J. Smith, and Wendy J. Wolf have been selected for Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice. Inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers indicates those lawyers who were nominated by their peers as being in the top 5% of Missouri and Kansas lawyers.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. Acknowledged by American Bar Association for Continued Support
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Lashly & Baer, P.C. has been recognized by the American Bar Association for making the ABA membership a top priority.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. Named one of the Best Law Firms for 2009/2010 by Small Business Monthly
St. Louis Small Business Monthly has named Lashly & Baer, P.C. one of the Best Law Firms in 2009.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. Announces Nancy R. Vidal Named Partner
Thursday, July 16, 2009 - The law firm of Lashly & Baer, P.C. announces that Nancy R. Vidal has been named partner. Ms. Vidal has been with the firm since 2005, and her primary practice includes defending health care providers and health care institutions in medical malpractice litigation. She holds a JD and Health Law Certificate from Saint Louis University, a Masters of Science degree from the University of California, and a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, magna cum laude, from Saint Louis University.
Margaret Scavotto Featured in Volunteer Spotlight at Washington University
Summer 2009 - Margaret Scavotto was featured in the Washington University Alumni Volunteer Spotlight for her efforts to contribute and stay connected to Washington University.
Vivek Malik Featured at Immigration Talk at Washington University
Monday, June 22, 2009 - Vivek Malik was chosen to be a panelist at Washington University Office of International Students and Scholars Immigration Talk on June 22, 2009.
Carl M. Markus to Speak at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - Carl M. Markus will be speaking on June 19, 2009 and June 30, 2009. He will be speaking on Corporate Practice Updates at the 15 Hour Review of the Law at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.
Carl M. Markus to Speak on Behalf of the Archdiocesan Planned Giving and Endowment Council
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - Carl M. Markus spoke on behalf of the Archdiocesan Planned Giving and Endowment Council at the Holy Name of Jesus parish in North St. Louis County.
Stuart J. Vogelsmeier Named 2009 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager
Monday, March 2, 2009 - Stuart J. Vogelsmeier of Lashly & Baer, P.C. was selected as a 2009 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager by St. Louis Magazine, in connection with his representation of health care providers and business owners.
John Fox Arnold selected by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Top St. Louis Leader
February 20, 2009
Lashly & Baer attorney John Fox Arnold was selected by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Top St. Louis Leader. View article here.
Lashly & Baer, P.C. Named Go-To Law Firm
Monday, January 5, 2009 - Lashly & Baer, P.C. has been named a Go-To Law Firm for In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies by American Lawyer Media's Corporate Counsel magazine. Lashly & Baer, P.C. was nominated by a Fortune 500 client in the area of litigation.
