Dec 9, 2008
Tueth Keeney attorneys Ian Cooper and Kate Nash won an important court decision on behalf of Missouri Military Academy in an employment lawsuit brought by a terminated employee. The trial court granted Tueth Keeney’s motions to dismiss the employee’s claim of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy, and to dismiss his claims for emotional distress and punitive damages. The employee appealed those rulings, but the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District upheld the successful trial court results, in
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Nov 20, 2008
The Tueth Keeney law firm and the attorneys of its employment law practice group will present its Annual Labor, Employment and Immigration Law seminar on November 20, 2008 at Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. This comprehensive labor, employment, and immigration seminar, offered at no cost to clients and friends of the firm, stresses the “real world” problems faced by HR professionals, in-house counsel, and corporate officials. Topics include:
- Significant Ramifications of ADA Amendments of 2008
- Preparing
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Oct 26, 2007
Tueth Keeney School law attorneys are often in demand for their expertise in school law and employment matters. Firm Shareholders Celynda Brasher and Shane Jones were featured presenters at the Missouri School Boards”™ Association (“MSBA”)’s annual conference held at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, October 26-28, 2007. Celynda’s presentation, entitled “Negotiating Superintendents Contracts”, focuses on a School District’s contractual arrangement with its chief executive officer and most important employee. Shane’s presentation, entitled “Employee Contracts”, addresses employment contracts with principals
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Mar 5, 2007
Attorneys from Tueth Keeney are often in demand for their expertise with respect to employment law matters. Recently, that expertise was in demand by the Missouri Senate. Tueth Keeney attorneys including Ian Cooper, Melanie Keeney, and Katherine Nash, recently authored proposed amendments to the Missouri Human Rights Act (“MHRA”). The amendments would improve the MHRA’s fairness to employers, by eliminating individual supervisor liability and punitive damages. The proposed changes also include adding the Business Judgment rule and “same decision” defenses,
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Jan 1, 2007
The shareholders of the law firm Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. recently elected Firm attorneys Melanie Gurley Keeney, Ian P. Cooper, and Robert L. Jackstadt to the Firm’s Management Committee. Their duties are set to begin January 1, 2007. Melanie Gurley Keeney practices in the areas of employment, education and immigration law. Ian P. Cooper practices in the areas of commercial, employment, higher education, environmental and tort litigation. Robert L. Jackstadt practices in the areas
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Jan 1, 2007
The shareholders of the law firm Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. recently elected Firm attorneys Melanie Gurley Keeney, Ian P. Cooper, and Robert L. Jackstadt to the Firm’s Management Committee. Their duties are set to begin January 1, 2007. Melanie Gurley Keeney practices in the areas of employment, education and immigration law. Ian P. Cooper practices in the areas of commercial, employment, higher education, environmental and tort litigation. Robert L. Jackstadt practices in the areas
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Dec 2, 2004
Firm attorneys are often in demand as speakers and presenters for their insight and on legal issues. On December 2, 2004, Tueth Keeney attorneys Margaret Hesse and D. Shane Jones presented useful information on difficult legal issues at two-day program entitled “Missouri FMLA Update 2004″ for the Council on Education in Management, Topics covered included “Minimizing the Administrative Headaches that Accompany Intermittent and Reduced Schedule Leave,” and “Effectively Managing Return to Work Issues: Understanding Your Employer Rights and
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Ian P. Cooper
Kate L. Nash
Margaret A. Hesse
Melanie Gurley Keeney
Celynda L. Brasher
Robert L. Jackstadt