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Speaking Engagements:Lindsey Freihoff Presents on Class Certification at DRI Drug and Medical Device Dialogue

NOV 26, 2025

Lindsey Freihoff Presents on Class Certification at DRI Drug and Medical Device Dialogue

Baker Sterchi attorney Lindsey Freihoff recently presented at a DRI Drug and Medical Device Dialogue session, "What's it to you? The Supreme Court Does Not Address the Circuit Split for Class Certification."

Recognition:Baker Sterchi Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers

NOV 25, 2025

Baker Sterchi Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers

Baker Sterchi Members Mark Budzinski and David Pliner have been named to the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list, and attorneys Aaron Baratz and Katherine Cortesy have been selected for the Rising Stars list in the Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense category.

Firm News:Justin Meyer Appointed to Leadership Roles on DRI Young Lawyers Committee

NOV 25, 2025

Justin Meyer Appointed to Leadership Roles on DRI Young Lawyers Committee

Baker Sterchi attorney Justin Meyer has been appointed vice chair of the DRI Young Lawyers Committee Corporate Counsel Development Subcommittee for the 2025-2026 term.

Speaking Engagements:Friesen to Speak on Rideshare Product Liability Developments During ALFA Webinar

NOV 25, 2025

Friesen to Speak on Rideshare Product Liability Developments During ALFA Webinar

Baker Sterchi Member Kehl Friesen will serve as a panelist on the ALFA International (ALFA) Product Liability & Complex Torts webinar "Recent Developments in Product Liability: Are Rideshare Applications Entering the Product Liability Arena?" on Dec. 4.

Employment & Labor Law Blog:Tenth Circuit upholds Summary Judgment for Defendant on a Hostile Work Environment Claim, Ruling that Muldrow Did Not Relax the Standard for Proving Such Claims

NOV 24, 2025

Tenth Circuit upholds Summary Judgment for Defendant on a Hostile Work Environment Claim, Ruling that Muldrow Did Not Relax the Standard for Proving Such Claims

The United States Army wins summary judgment on a male, civilian employee's complaints of a hostile work environment based on gender. The Tenth Circuit held that the actions were not severe or pervasive enough to constitute a hostile work environment.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes 2025-2026 Law Clerk in Madison

NOV 21, 2025

Baker Sterchi Welcomes 2025-2026 Law Clerk in Madison

Baker Sterchi is pleased to welcome Jessica Diebold as a 2025-2026 law clerk in the firm's Madison office.

Firm News:Greg Odom Elected to the Autism Society of Southern Illinois Board

NOV 21, 2025

Greg Odom Elected to the Autism Society of Southern Illinois Board

Baker Sterchi Member Greg Odom has been elected to the Autism Society of Southern Illinois Board of Directors.

Speaking Engagements:Phil Sumner to Present on Extracontractual Risk at CLM Focus Conference

NOV 20, 2025

Phil Sumner to Present on Extracontractual Risk at CLM Focus Conference

Baker Sterchi Member Phil Sumner will speak at the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Focus Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

Financial Services Law Blog:New Developments on Collection and Reporting of Consumer Medical Debt After CFPB Issues FCRA Interpretative Rule

NOV 19, 2025

New Developments on Collection and Reporting of Consumer Medical Debt After CFPB Issues FCRA Interpretative Rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") issued a new interpretative rule regarding the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") clarifying that the Act generally preempts State laws on a number of areas of credit reporting.

Recognition:Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Recognizes 27 Baker Sterchi Attorneys