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• Judge recommends that class action environmental lawsuit proceed

  NEWS RELEASE April 28, 2009 Judge recommends that class action environmental lawsuit proceed EPA probe does not interfere with lawsuit over TCE groundwater contamination Dayton, Ohio – A class action environmental lawsuit filed by Ohio…

• Consumer fraud a growing legal niche

  As a niche practice, consumer fraud litigation continues to grow. An article in this week’s issue of Missouri Lawyers Weekly notes that as the financial crisis escalates, the number of consumers searching for legal representation…

• Publicizing results helps attract referrals

  Referrals from fellow attorneys and former clients continue to be the top means of developing new business for lawyers. According to a recent annual economic survey conducted by The Missouri Bar, “client referrals and referrals…

• The Six C’s of News Releases

  After an indictment is filed in the U.S. attorney’s office, often a new release is issued to the media, summarizing the charges. When an attorney general settles a suit on behalf of the state her…

• Conditional certification granted to title-company closing agents alleging that they were denied overtime

  NEWS RELEASE February 9, 2009 Conditional certification granted to title-company closing agents alleging that they were denied overtime. St. Louis – A federal judge has certified an unpaid overtime collective action suit on behalf of…

• It’s all about the economy

  A local radio station uses the catch phrase, “It’s all about the variety.” But for many right now, it is all about the economy. The ABA Journal is no exception. It is surveying lawyers about…

• News Release - Attorneys announce formation of Clayton-based law firm

  NEWS RELEASE November 12, 2008 Attorneys announce formation of Clayton-based law firm handling business litigation, consumer class action, personal injury and mass tort cases Clayton, Mo. – David T. Butsch, James J. Simeri and Matthew…

• News Release - Carey & Danis Announces Auction-Rate Securities Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against H&R Block

  NEWS RELEASE Sept. 26, 2008 St. Louis, MO – The law firm of Carey & Danis LLC has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of persons who purchased auction-rate securities from H&R Block, Inc.…

• Upcoming seminar focuses on legal strategies that gay, lesbian and unmarried couples can use to protect their rights.

  NEWS RELEASE Aug. 25, 2008 St. Louis – Gay, lesbian and unmarried couples can learn how to use partnership agreements, health care directives, wills and trusts to protect their legal rights at an upcoming free…

• Former NBA standout and motivational speaker Walter Bond to address ALA event

  NEWS RELEASE Aug. 20, 2008 St. Louis – Walter Bond, a motivational speaker and former National Basketball Association standout, will headline the Association of Legal Administrators’ Annual Partners Event, scheduled for Sept. 16. In his…