Jun 22, 2018 | 
James R. Layton
Jim Layton, leader of Tueth Keeney’s appellate practice group and former Missouri Solicitor General, was interviewed this week by reporters looking at the authority of Missouri Governor Mike Parson to appoint his successor as lieutenant governor. Jim taught...
Jun 7, 2018 | James R. Layton
The Jefferson City News-Tribune quoted Jim Layton, who leads Tueth Keeney’s appellate practice group, as one of the legal experts who have addressed whether new Missouri Governor Mike Parson can appoint a new lieutenant governor. Prior to joining Tueth Keeney,...
Mar 16, 2018 | James R. Layton
Jim Layton, who leads Tueth Keeney’s appellate practice, is one of the authors of the new edition of the 8th Circuit Appellate Practice Manual, just published by MinnCLE. Jim is the author of the chapter on the court’s jurisdiction, which addresses what...
Mar 6, 2018 | James R. Layton
Tueth Keeney’s Jim Layton wrote for the American Corporate Counsel Association-St. Louis on using and finding appellate counsel. As he points out, every time a matter proceeds–or may proceed–to appeal, the client chooses appellate counsel. But the...
Feb 26, 2018 | James R. Layton
With what’s happening in Jefferson City, it’s a good time to review a few points about impeachment in Missouri. Impeachment is governed by the Missouri Constitution, not by statute. The specific provision is Article VI, section 1. It authorizes removal by...
