By Bruce Morrison, Bob Menees, and Caitlin Stiltner

Society generates millions of tons of sludges (both domestic and industrial) each year. Combatting the harmful environmental and public health effects of treating and disposing of waste sludges is reminiscent of the vintage (and annoying) 1970s Wisk “Ring Around the Collar” TV commercial targeting pesky shirt collar stains. The TV commercial, as applied to waste residuals, would go something like this: “Those dirty sludges, you try landfilling them, and burning them, but you still come out with something awful!” (Something far worse than “Ring Around the Collar.”)

Read more in the March-April issue of the St. Louis Law Journal, coming soon!

Join us on April 3, 2025, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. on Zoom for a special CLE event featuring Chief Justice Mary R. Russell and attorney Jeff McPherson as they share insights on achieving success in the legal profession and in life. This event is free for Missouri High School Mock Trial Competition volunteers, judges, law clerks, court staff, and mock trial team members, coaches, and sponsors. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable career advice and inspiration from two esteemed legal professionals.

Join us for BAMSL’s Annual Golf Outing on August 25 at its new location, Glen Echo Country Club. Golfers can compete in the Firm Challenge, exclusively for law firm attorneys, or in Traditional Foursomes, which require at least two BAMSL members. Registration includes a boxed lunch, 18 holes of golf with a cart, and a post-round reception with heavy appetizers, drinks, and prizes.

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Applications Due April 3, 2025

The St. Louis Law Journal, BAMSL’s bi-monthly publication, seeks proposals from members interested in serving as Editor-in-Chief of its scholarly section. This voluntary role involves selecting topics and authors, editing content, and collaborating with BAMSL staff and the Communications Committee to produce four to six issues annually. Proposals should showcase a creative vision for modernization, including digital and alternative platforms to enhance accessibility and engagement.

Please apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LawJournalEditor

Join WILP at Armstrong Teasdale on March 6 for a Women’s History Month CLE and Networking Event featuring Katie Wessling, Director of Legal Programs at the Crime Victim Center, who will provide a practical overview of the Order of Protection process in Missouri. The event includes a CLE session from 3–5 p.m., covering legal insights and survivor advocacy, followed by a networking happy hour from 5–7 p.m.

By Adam Kosmicki and Daniel Fanning

Amidst the ever-shifting landscape of environmental law, few topics are as ubiquitous (or controversial) as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”). The range of challenges are not limited to one regulatory scheme. There are implications for manufacturers reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act; limits on the discharge of PFAS in wastewater; limits on PFAS in drinking water; prohibitions on PFAS in products, especially those that come in contact with food; litigation for claims of contamination or health impacts; and so many more, driven by various agencies at both state and federal levels. 

Read more in the March-April issue of the St. Louis law Journal, coming soon!

Throughout March, BAMSL is hosting a professional clothing drive benefiting the St. Louis Suit Project, accepting both men’s and women’s suits as well as monetary donations. Members are encouraged to clean out their closets and drop off gently-worn professional attire at designated locations, including Kamykowski & Taylor, Armstrong Teasdale, Fortman Spann Law Firm, and BAMSL.