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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Dec 3, 2008
Tueth Keeney attorneys Celynda Brasher, Michelle Basi, and Laura Hemmer won an important victory for Northwest School District, upholding the district’s Project Labor Agreement in a case of first impression under the new Missouri Statute that permits challenges before the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and the state courts. Following a hearing and submission of legal briefs, the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“LIRC”), in Jefferson City, Missouri issued its determination on December 3, 2008. This was the very first
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Nov 4, 2008
On November 4, 2008, the Missouri Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in favor of the Franklin County Commission, represented by Thomas Tueth and Michelle Basi of Tueth Keeney. The case involved an alleged violation of the Hancock Amendment based on the County Commission tax rate levy for the county’s 2006 property taxes. In a 7-0 decision written by Chief Justice Laura Denvir Stith, the Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed the trial court’s judgment
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Feb 19, 2008
On February 19, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit entered an order summarily affirming the Order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, which entered summary judgment in favor of the City of St. Charles School District. Tueth Keeney attorneys, Celynda Brasher and Michelle Basi defended the school district in this matter. Plaintiff claimed that the District
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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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Jul 18, 2007
Tueth Keeney Attorneys are often in demand for their insight into particular areas of school law. An outstanding example is Tueth Keeney shareholder Celynda Brasher. Celynda is a featured presenter at the 2007 School Nurse Survival Skills program, at Washington University on both July 18 and July 19, 2007. Her topics, “Pandemic Preparation” on the 18th and “Legal Issues for School Nurses” on the 19th, take full advantage
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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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Feb 26, 2007
Tueth Keeney attorney Celynda Brasher was a presenter at the 2007 Midwest Education Technology Conference that took place over three days in February. The conference, held at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet, took place on February 26th, 27th and 28th. Celynda’s presentation titled, Technology in the Schools: Policy, Privacy, and Practical Issues for Teachers, IT and Others, guided attendees on the creation of appropriate policies, stressed the importance of the knowledge of the law and touched upon current and developing
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Feb 9, 2007
Attorneys from Tueth Keeney are often in demand for their expertise in school law and employment matters. on February 9, 2007, Firm Shareholder Celynda Brasher will speak at the Missouri School Boards”™ Association (“MSBA”) 2007 Practical Personnel Law Workshop being held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, Missouri. Celynda’s presentation, entitled “What Should Be On Your Employment Applications and In Your Employee Contracts” focuses primarily on successfully responding to the various ethical and practical issues facing school administrators
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Jan 26, 2007
Attorneys from Tueth Keeney are often in demand for their expertise in school law. On January 26, 2007, several firm Shareholders including Celynda Brasher, Margaret Hesse, Melanie Gurley Keeney, Tom Tueth and Pete Yelkovac were featured as presenters at Missouri United School Insurance Company (MUSIC)’s Annual Conference for School Administrators, held at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The Firm presentation was entitled “Nightmare on
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Ian P. Cooper
Kate L. Nash
Celynda L. Brasher
Laura E. Hemmer
Michelle H. Basi
Melanie Gurley Keeney
Margaret A. Hesse