Apr 22, 2015
The Firm has been selected to participate in the Missouri Council of School Administrator’s Focus On Series during the fall of 2015. Michelle Basi, Amy Clendennen, and Celynda Brasher have been asked by MCSA to spearhead the presentations ““ “First Amendment and Social Media” and “Evaluation, Remediation, and Termination of Certified and Non-Certified Employees” ““ at various sites throughout the state. More information about the presentations, as well as dates and locations, will be published by MCSA and
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Apr 2, 2015
Melanie Gurley Keeney and Katherine L. Nash recently spoke at MoASBO (Missouri Association of School Business Officials) at The Resort at Port Arrowhead, Missouri. Their presentation, “Coming to a District Near You: Unaccredited School Districts ““ the Latest Legal Update and Practical Consideration,” explored the current legal issues related to unaccredited school districts and districts in neighboring counties, and provided practical guidance to district business officials as they attempt to navigate the uncertainties surrounding these issues and dealing with related
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Mar 9, 2015
Kate Nash and Mollie Mohan won a Motion to Dismiss in a Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (“MMPA”) case brought by a former student against Stephens College. In Apoian v. Stephens College, et al., the former student claimed that certain aspects of the College’s meal plan, as well as the related advertising, constituted deceptive marketing practices in violation of the MMPA. The plaintiff sought class certification for her claim. After winning a motion to transfer venue, on March
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Feb 18, 2015
Ian Cooper and Mollie Mohan have won summary judgment in a tenure denial discrimination case brought by a former member of the faculty at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. In Hatcher v. Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, et al., the former faculty member claimed that she was discriminated against on the basis of her gender when the University denied her application for tenure and promotion and terminated her employment. The faculty member also asserted that she had been retaliated
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Feb 11, 2015
Ian Cooper has won an appeal in a discrimination case brought by a doctoral student against Southern Illinois University and three faculty members who served on his doctoral committee. In Novak v. Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, et al., the doctoral student claimed that he was discriminated against on the basis of a disability. After Ian defeated the student’s claims in the district court, the student appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the
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Feb 4, 2015
Melanie Gurley Keeney recently served as a Guest Lecturer at the Washington University School of Law. Melanie’s presentation on Business Immigration Law focused on nonimmigrant (H, L, TN) visas and immigrant options (PERM, and EB categories) for business people.
Melanie Gurley Keeney, a founding Shareholder of Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. , practices in the areas of Employment, Immigration, and Education law. Melanie represents institutions of higher education, corporations and individuals in immigration
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Feb 3, 2015
Melanie Gurley Keeney recently served as a presenter at the St. Louis AILA C.L.E. program held at Saint Louis University. Melanie’s presentation on Hot Topics in Business Immigration focused on H-1B, L, TN, O and other nonimmigrant visas as well as methods for obtaining immigrant visas through the PERM process and Employment Based Categories 1-3.
Melanie Gurley Keeney, a founding Shareholder of Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. , practices in the areas of
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Feb 2, 2015
Melanie Gurley Keeney recently served as a presenter at the AILA Chapter Conference held at Washington University. Melanie’s presentation on Immigration Basics: Business Non-Immigrant Visa Options focused on H-1B visa and other nonimmigrant visa options for businesses and institutions of higher education.
Melanie Gurley Keeney, a founding Shareholder of Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. , practices in the areas of Employment, Immigration, and Education law. Melanie represents institutions of higher education,
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Jan 21, 2015
Ian Cooper and Mollie Hennessee have won the appeal in a whistleblower claim brought by two faculty members at Southern Illinois University Carbondale against another faculty member. The case, entitled Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, et al. v. Jones, was originally filed in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County, Illinois. After defeating the plaintiffs”™ whistleblower claims in Circuit Court, Ian and Mollie won the appeal before the Illinois Appellate Court for the Fifth District.
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Dec 12, 2014
Melanie Gurley Keeney, Ian P. Cooper, Katherine L. Nash and Kameron W. Murphy spoke at the Association of Corporate Council Continuing Legal Education program in St. Louis, Missouri. Their presentation, “What Are the Implications for Employers When Same-Sex Employees Say “I Do”? and “Litigation Update: New Direction in Failure to Hire MHRA Cases,” focused on the implications same-sex marriages have for employers with respect to employee health benefits, FMLA, COBRA, immigration issues and other areas, as well as
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Celynda L. Brasher
Michelle H. Basi
Kate L. Nash
Melanie Gurley Keeney
Mollie G. Mohan
Ian P. Cooper