Armstrong Teasdale

The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued updated guidance advising federally funded organizations that federal antidiscrimination laws apply broadly to all programs, including those conducted under the label of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The guidance cautions that even well-intentioned DEI initiatives may violate Titles VI, VII or IX if they result in differential treatment based on race, sex or other protected characteristics. Kenneth Sharperson, Chief Diversity Officer, and Ida Shafaie, Partner and Leader of the Employment and Labor Practice, break down key compliance risks and recommended best practices in this client advisory.

After a two-week jury trial and swift deliberation, Armstrong Teasdale recently secured a defense verdict in favor of its client, a utility company, accused of negligence, violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, and recklessness following a fire at the plaintiffs' home. Congratulations to Karrie Clinkinbeard, Pamela Winter and Nick Slovikoski on obtaining this outcome.

We are proud to spotlight our Chambers USA ranked Corporate/M&A practice! Congratulations to Jennifer Byrne, Paul Cambridge and Mark Stoneman, who were all listed in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners.

We are proud to announce that our subsidiary, AT Government Strategies (ATGS), has acquired Adviser Compliance Services LLC (ACS), a consultancy specializing in regulatory compliance and government relations services for registered investment advisers of all sizes across the United States. Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g2u_QZWr

After brief deliberation by a St. Louis County jury, Armstrong Teasdale successfully secured a unanimous defense verdict in favor of a client accused of medical malpractice. Congratulations to Maureen Bryan, Nick Cejas and Colleen Kinsey on obtaining this outcome.

We are proud to spotlight our Chambers USA ranked Intellectual Property practice! Congratulations to Richard Brophy, Christopher Goff and Patrick Rasche, who were all listed in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners.

Armstrong Teasdale recently secured a dismissal, with prejudice and without leave to replead, of a legal malpractice complaint against one of the largest international law firms in the world. Congratulations to Monte Mann, Shelby Drury and Ellen Mannion for obtaining this outcome.

We are proud to spotlight our Chambers USA ranked Litigation practice! Congratulations to Eleanor Barnett, Glen Waldman, Eric Macey, Monte Mann, Stephen Novack and Clark Cole, who were all listed in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners.

A. Valerie Mirko, partner and leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation practice, and Noelle Mack, associate in the same practice, are always pleased to serve as instructors of the Investment Adviser Core Compliance Program (IACCP) by COMPLY and co-sponsored by the Investment Adviser Association. The program is designed to provide industry professionals with comprehensive guidance to help firms build a strong compliance program with industry-recognized best practices.   Valerie, a returning instructor, presented during the session on the SEC Custody Rule, including practical examples, and Valerie and Noelle both presented during the session on Regulation Best Interest, Advisers Act Fiduciary Duty, DOL Fiduciary Rule, and the Impact of SEC Risk Alerts.

The Supreme Court of Missouri announced that municipalities may not concurrently impose separate local sales taxes on the same marijuana product. In this major ruling with statewide financial implications, the Missouri Supreme Court has decided that cities and counties cannot both impose a 3% sales tax on marijuana products, effectively banning the practice known as “tax stacking.” Eric Walter and Brendan McGuire break down the key impacts in our latest advisory.