in and out of the courtroom

Missouri Law Blog:Missouri Supreme Court affirms exclusion of expert testimony under Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 490.065 (the state law analogue to Federal Rule of Evidence 702), emphasizing failure to show reliability

MAR 12, 2026

Missouri Supreme Court affirms exclusion of expert testimony under Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 490.065 (the state law analogue to Federal Rule of Evidence 702), emphasizing failure to show reliability

The Missouri Supreme Court has reaffirmed that expert testimony must meet the requirements of Section 490.065 that the opinion be the product of reliable principles and methods, reliably applied.

Recognition:Shore and Watt Named to Missouri Lawyers Media Construction Law POWER List

MAR 12, 2026

Shore and Watt Named to Missouri Lawyers Media Construction Law POWER List

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice Kansas City Members Heather Shore and John Watt have been named to the 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media Construction Law POWER List, which recognizes attorneys representing contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and property owners in construction-related matters.

Speaking Engagements:Amy Nevad Serves as Panelist at ALA Gateway Chapter Program

MAR 11, 2026

Amy Nevad Serves as Panelist at ALA Gateway Chapter Program

On Mar. 6, Baker Sterchi Director of Office Operations Amy Nevad, secretary of the Gateway Chapter Executive Board of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), served as a panelist at the chapter's program, "Inside the Modern Law Firm: Opportunities Beyond the Practice of Law," co-sponsored by Webster University.

Publications:Laura Beasley Co-Authors IDC Quarterly Article on Non-Lawyer Involvement in the Business of Law

MAR 10, 2026

Laura Beasley Co-Authors IDC Quarterly Article on Non-Lawyer Involvement in the Business of Law

Baker Sterchi Member Laura Beasley co-authored the article, "Rewriting the Business of Law Through Non-Lawyer Involvement," published in the first-quarter edition of the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) Quarterly.

Speaking Engagements:Brian Maxey to Serve on Public Safety Panel at Leading Without a Badge Summit

MAR 9, 2026

Brian Maxey to Serve on Public Safety Panel at Leading Without a Badge Summit

On Mar. 16, Baker Sterchi attorney Brian Maxey will serve as a panelist at the Second Annual Leading Without a Badge Summit being held in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Sponsors Fourth Annual Women in the Law Symposium

MAR 6, 2026

Baker Sterchi Sponsors Fourth Annual Women in the Law Symposium

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice sponsored the Fourth Annual Women in the Law Symposium held March 5 at the St. Clair Country Club in Belleville, Illinois.

Construction Law Blog:City of Lancaster Uses AI to Process Construction Permit Applications

MAR 5, 2026

City of Lancaster Uses AI to Process Construction Permit Applications

Municipalities are beginning to use agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) to process construction permit applications, reduce backlogs and improve efficiency. The trend offers opportunities for faster project approvals but also raises oversight, transparency, and risk management considerations.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi launches public-sector risk management and consulting service

MAR 4, 2026

Baker Sterchi launches public-sector risk management and consulting service

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice has launched a new Public-Sector Risk Management & Consulting service focused on helping government agencies, law enforcement organizations and insurers manage risk, strengthen accountability and support defensible decision-making in high-scrutiny environments.

Recognition:Baker Sterchi Intern Honored as Cristo Rey Student of the Month

MAR 3, 2026

Baker Sterchi Intern Honored as Cristo Rey Student of the Month

Baker Sterchi intern Nayeli, a senior at Cristo Rey High School, was named Student of the Month for February in recognition of her dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence.

Insurance Law Blog:Wisconsin State Legislature Approves Change to Venue Statute

MAR 3, 2026

Wisconsin State Legislature Approves Change to Venue Statute

The Wisconsin Legislature takes aim at forum shopping with the passage of Assembly Bill 225. The proposed Bill seeks to limit where an insurer or business is considered to do "substantial business" for purposes of determining venue and seeks to promote fairness and efficiency in the judicial process.