Join us on February 24 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM on Zoom for a free CLE exploring how the seven generations of Americans communicate and process information differently. Led by Claude E. Ducloux, a board-certified attorney and former Chair of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics, the session will discuss strategies for bridging generational communication gaps and supporting leadership transitions as younger lawyers take on key roles. This event offers valuable insights into fostering collaboration across generations.

Join us for the Black History Month Elimination of Bias Seminar, presented by BAMSL's Minorities in the Legal Profession and the Mound City Bar Association, on February 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Delmar Divine. This seminar will focus on strategies to identify and eliminate bias within the legal profession. Don’t miss this important event during Black History Month.

Join BAMSL's LGBTQ+ Committee for a happy hour at Just John Club on February 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. A limited bar tab will be available.

Black History Month Elimination of Bias Seminar - February 25

By Michael S. Kruse

Many legal professionals in the “mass tort” realm perceive that judges and litigants are more frequently choosing to utilize the services of a special master to assist in the administration of mass tort dockets than they have in the past. This is not surprising as the field of mass tort litigation, and the number of mass tort cases filed, has increased substantially over the past decade.2 Special masters play so many different roles in this field of law that one would be hard-pressed to name many recent major litigations that did not utilize the services of a special master at some point and at some level.

Read more in the January-February issue of the St. Louis Law Journal, out now!

Come join us for Galentine's Day at Hidden Gem on February 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM! This is a co-hosted happy hour for BAMSL's Women In the Legal Profession Section and the Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis. Registration is free and includes 2 drink tickets.

By Kate Dickenson, Tim Larken, and Shawn Anderson

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled on a significant case, Schaffner v. Monsanto Corp., which has sparked considerable debate within the legal community. The court held that a state-law duty to warn claim was expressly preempted by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).2 This statute is, as the Third Circuit observed, a comprehensive regulatory framework that governs the use, sale, and labeling of pesticides.

Read more in the January-February issue of the St. Louis Law Journal, out now!

Join BAMSL on Friday, January 24 at 12:00 PM for a hybrid CLE where Lon O. Hocker Award recipient, Tom Stewart, offers valuable insights into the significance of the adage “the beginning is half the whole” in trial law. He emphasizes the critical importance of meticulously crafting and effectively delivering opening statements in this continued learning opportunity. 

Join us on Thursday, January 16, at 12:00 AM on Zoom for a workshop on creating inclusive workplaces for transgender and gender-nonconforming employees. We will cover federal and Missouri employment protections, best practices for respectful language, appropriate restroom access, and addressing harassment. Speakers Archer Mallon (they/them) and Korey Lewis (she/her) will share their expertise in fostering equality and inclusion.

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