in and out of the courtroom

Gregory Odom618.202.5802

Illinois is known as a hotspot for toxic tort litigation. Recently, the state enacted a law that invites increased toxic tort filings while limiting the ability of foreign corporations to contest personal jurisdiction. In this five-part blog series, we focus on Illinois Senate Bill 328, now Public Act 104-0352, exploring the background that gave rise to the bill, analyzing its provisions and examining the potential challenges that can be raised in response.

Gregory Odom618.202.5802

Illinois is known as a hotspot for toxic tort litigation. Recently, the state enacted a law that invites increased toxic tort filings while limiting the ability of foreign corporations to contest personal jurisdiction. In this five-part blog series, we focus on Illinois Senate Bill 328, now Public Act 104-0352, exploring the background that gave rise to the bill, analyzing its provisions and examining the potential challenges that can be raised in response.

Gregory Odom618.202.5802

Illinois is known as a hotspot for toxic tort litigation. Recently, the state enacted a law that invites increased toxic tort filings while limiting the ability of foreign corporations to contest personal jurisdiction. In this five-part blog series, we focus on Illinois Senate Bill 328, now Public Act 104-0352, exploring the background that gave rise to the bill, analyzing its provisions and examining the potential challenges that can be raised in response.

Gregory Odom618.202.5802

Illinois is known as a hotspot for toxic tort litigation. Recently, the state enacted a law that invites increased toxic tort filings while limiting the ability of foreign corporations to contest personal jurisdiction. In this five-part blog series, we focus on Illinois Senate Bill 328, now Public Act 104-0352, exploring the background that gave rise to the bill, analyzing its provisions and examining the potential challenges that can be raised in response.

David R. Wallis816.431.8440

Baker Sterchi is pleased to welcome David Wallis as a senior attorney in the firm's Kansas City office.

Gregory Odom618.202.5802

Illinois is known as a hotspot for toxic tort litigation. Recently, the state enacted a law that invites increased toxic tort filings while limiting the ability of foreign corporations to contest personal jurisdiction. In this five-part blog series, we focus on Illinois Senate Bill 328, now Public Act 104-0352, exploring the background that gave rise to the bill, analyzing its provisions and examining the potential challenges that can be raised in response.

Lisa M. Verity314.345.5046

Baker Sterchi attorney Lisa Verity has accepted an invitation to join The Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court as an associate.

James Scott Kreamer816.471.2121

Dylan L. Murray816.471.2121

Baker Sterchi Managing Member Scott Kreamer and attorney Dylan Murray recently contributed to a Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) amicus brief in Hanshaw v. Crown Equipment Corporation before the Missouri Supreme Court.

Samantha R. Patterson816.448.9338

Baker Sterchi attorney Samantha Patterson has been appointed co-chair of The Missouri Bar Tort & Transportation Law Committee for the 2025-2027 term.

Max R. Mosley816.448.9396

On August 1, 2025, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals announced its holding in Trambly v. Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska stating that "[l]ike a majority of the circuits, we conclude that claims for employment-based discrimination do not arise under Title II of the ADA."