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Employment & Labor Law Blog:Missouri Court Bars Arbitration for Failure to Include Mandatory Statutory Notice

MAY 29, 2026

Missouri Court Bars Arbitration for Failure to Include Mandatory Statutory Notice

The Missouri Court of Appeals (Eastern District) affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration, where the arbitration agreement chose to apply Missouri's Uniform Arbitration Act ("MUAA") but omitted the statute's mandatory boldface notice on the signature page about binding arbitration.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes 2026 Class of Summer Law Clerks

MAY 28, 2026

Baker Sterchi Welcomes 2026 Class of Summer Law Clerks

Baker Sterchi welcomes its 2026 class of summer law clerks in the firm's Belleville, Kansas City and Madison offices.

Product Liability Law Blog:Washington upholds the Construction Statute of Repose's applicability to Asbestos Claims

MAY 21, 2026

Washington upholds the Construction Statute of Repose's applicability to Asbestos Claims

Washington Supreme Court holds that installation of asbestos-containing insulation constituted construction of an improvement on real property, and insulation was integral to the refinery's intended function. Claims arising from that construction are barred by Washington's construction statute of repose under RCW 4.16.300-.310.

Firm News:Charniece Rollie Appointed to IFMA Professional Development Committee

MAY 21, 2026

Charniece Rollie Appointed to IFMA Professional Development Committee

Charniece Rollie, Baker Sterchi's Director of Administration, has been appointed to the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Professional Development Committee.

Speaking Engagements:Justin Meyer to Speak on Reptile Theory at DRI Young Lawyers Seminar

MAY 20, 2026

Justin Meyer to Speak on Reptile Theory at DRI Young Lawyers Seminar

On June 3, Baker Sterchi attorney Justin Meyer will present at the DRI Young Lawyers Seminar in Louisville, Kentucky.

Recognition:Scott Kreamer Named to 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media Business Defense POWER List

MAY 18, 2026

Scott Kreamer Named to 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media Business Defense POWER List

For the sixth year in a row, Baker Sterchi Managing Member Scott Kreamer has earned recognition on Missouri Lawyers Media's Business Defense POWER List.

Results:Defense Verdict Obtained for Nonprofit Client in Emotional Distress Dispute Trial

MAY 13, 2026

Defense Verdict Obtained for Nonprofit Client in Emotional Distress Dispute Trial

On May 7, 2026, after a three-day trial in the Circuit Court of Oregon for Multnomah County, Baker Sterchi Seattle attorneys, alongside co-counsel, obtained a directed defense verdict on behalf of a nonprofit client in Portland, Oregon.

Recognition:Tom Rice Selected for 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media ICON Award

MAY 4, 2026

Tom Rice Selected for 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media ICON Award

Missouri Lawyers Media has selected Baker Sterchi Member Tom Rice as a recipient of its 2026 ICON Award.

Speaking Engagements:Heather Shore to Lead, Speak at KBA Construction Law CLE Conference

MAY 4, 2026

Heather Shore to Lead, Speak at KBA Construction Law CLE Conference

On June 5, Baker Sterchi Member and Kansas Bar Association Construction Law Section President Heather Shore will help lead and co-present at the KBA Construction Law CLE Conference in Olathe, Kansas.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Amber Nations as Director of Accounting