Since August 28, 2005, there have been nine changes to the Missouri Workers’ Compensation Act. Through the years I have tracked the changes to Chapter 287, as a labor of love and money, in authoring and editing a statute book as a fundraiser for Kids’ Chance of Missouri.2 As there otherwise is no one easy place to go for legislative history of the Missouri Workers’ Compensation Act, I decided to provide one...

Read more in the Spring 2024 issue of the St. Louis Bar Journal, out now!

Join BAMSL as we swear in president-elect Kevin Gunn during our 150th anniversary!

The position of Term Law Clerk is a full-time position. This position duration is subject to a term time limit and the term begins the Fall 2024. It involves working for both Chief United States Magistrate Judge Shirley P. Mensah and Judge Noelle C. Collins (a 50% workload for each). The position is in St. Louis, MO.  

Principal duties of the position include: 

• Research substantive issues of federal and state law
• Draft legal memoranda, opinions and orders
• Prepare the Judges for hearings, trials or mediations
• Assist the Judges with case management
• Generally, provide legal counsel and support to the Judges
• Exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity 

On Wednesday, March 27 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Join BAMSL in a review of the significant decisions by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affecting patent law from a patent prosecutor's and patent litigator's perspectives.

By Nancy R. Mogab

Permanent Partial Disability is defined in Missouri as a disability that is permanent in nature and partial in degree.1 Understanding the impact of injuries and assessing workers’ entitlement to Permanent Partial Disability, however, is not an exact science. Most workers’ compensation systems try to provide a method that is administratively easy and produces fair and adequate compensation for workers’ injuries. Workers’ compensation laws in all states address the issue of PPD, but there is no common system or agreement on valuation...

Read more in the upcoming Spring 2024 issue of the St. Louis Br Journal, coming soon!

Dive into the rich history and vibrant future of BAMSL with our brand-new anniversary website! From milestones to memories, explore our journey over the decades!

Workers’ compensation is a specialized practice guided by statute and administrative practice. It can be confusing for employers and the attorneys who represent them.  In fiscal year 2023, 92,404 workplace accidents were reported to the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) affecting all categories of business in Missouri, ranging from healthcare to manufacturing to hospitality. If you represent employers, it is likely your clients will face workplace injuries. Here are 10 tips to help you understand workers’ compensation. These recommendations will enable your clients to prevent and manage workplace injuries...

Read more in the upcoming Spring issue of the St. Louis Bar Journal, coming soon!

In honor of BAMSL's 150 Anniversary, we are proud to present Black Lawyers of Missouri: 150 Years of Progress and Promise on March 19 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM via Zoom. Hon. Willie J. Epps, Jr. will delve into the remarkable journey of a generation of Black lawyers who broke barriers, catalyzing transformative progress within the legal profession. Attendees will gain insight into their groundbreaking achievements as well as discover patterns in their backgrounds and experiences as they overcame prejudice within the profession. 

The BAMSL Trial Section invites all members to join us in celebrating 2023 retirees at our 9th Annual Judicial Retirement Dinner on March 5th, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. Our host for the evening is Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Honorable Mary Russell.

Now retired from the bench, we asked the judges to reflect on their distinguished careers.

Join us on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT for an insightful panel discussion featuring Administrative Law Judges from St. Louis and St. Charles County. Gain valuable insights into court updates, division practices, and prevailing matters within workers' compensation law. Participants can also engage in interactive discussions with the Judges, both through submitted questions prior to the event and an open exchange during the session. Don't miss this chance to connect and learn from esteemed jurists.