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PublicationFacebook to Settle Illinois Biometric Privacy Class Action: A $550 Million Warning to All Companies that Collect Customer Biometric Data
Billee McAuliffe, Melissa Powers, and Jack Terschluse examine the decision in Patel v. Facebook and encourage companies that do business with Illinois residents to review their biometric data collection practices for compliance with Illinois’ law.
PublicationFear of Clawback Eliminated
Joel Weeks, Tim Yeaglin, Brian Figueroa, and Ed Tjaden discuss the regulations issued recently by the IRS which confirm that if an individual makes a gift utilizing the increased existing gift and estate tax exemption, that individual will not be penalized if the exemption is reduced in the future.
Firm NewsLewis Rice Assists Justice Grown in Winning Eight Additional Missouri Medical Cannabis Licenses
Lewis Rice attorneys David W. Sweeney, Sonette T. Magnus, Kristen T. Southworth, and Cara C. Stuckel lobbied for client Justice Grown to help win an additional eight Missouri medical marijuana licenses. Justice Grown, a multi-state cannabis operator, now has three cultivation licenses, three manufacturing licenses, and five dispensary licenses for the state's medical marijuana program, bringing its total to 11 licenses in Missouri. Licenses were awarded by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services after a blind review of hundreds of applications.
Firm NewsLewis Rice Names Seven New Members
Lewis Rice is pleased to announce that it has named seven new members of the St. Louis office. Michael H. Durbin, Jacqueline K. Graves, Sonette T. Magnus, Sarah A. Milunski, and Jerina D. Phillips practice in the Litigation Department, and Missy A. McCoy and Andrea M. Patton practice in the Corporate Department. Join us in congratulating the newest members of the Firm.
Firm NewsLewis Rice Receives Legal Employer Diversity Recognition Award from Washington University Black Law Students Association
Lewis Rice is pleased to announce that Washington University Black Law Students Association (BLSA) honored the firm with the Legal Employer Diversity Recognition Award at its annual Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The award honors a legal employer for making tremendous efforts towards elevating diversity in the workplace and social justice in the greater St. Louis community. Lewis Rice's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, led by Ronald A. Norwood and Bridget G. Hoy, works closely with the Management, Recruiting, and Associate Development Committees to ensure we are proactively working to hire and retain a diverse work force.
Firm NewsLewis Rice Welcomes Seven New Associates
Lewis Rice is pleased to welcome seven new associates to the Firm. Four associates, Nicholas R. Lovejoy, Griffin A. Lowry, Katherine G. McWherter, and Jack M. Terschluse, are former summer associates. Edward M. Tjaden joins us from Pitzer and Snodgrass, P.C. Elizabeth J. Brown and B. Joseph Harris have joined the Kansas City office. Join us in welcoming them to the Firm!
Firm NewsMarian V. “Bo” Mehan Receives 2019 ICON Award from Missouri Lawyers Media
Lewis Rice member Marian V. "Bo" Mehan was among 27 attorneys to receive Missouri Lawyers Media's ICON Award. Recipients of this award are distinguished attorneys age 60 and older being recognized of their exemplary careers and longstanding commitment to the Missouri legal community.
Firm NewsMelissa G. Powers Appointed KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair for the St. Louis Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Lewis Rice is pleased to announce that associate Melissa G. Powers has been appointed KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair for the St. Louis Chapter of International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). IAPP helps professionals manage the risks associated with the information economy and protect their organization's data. In her two-year term as KnowledgeNet Chapter Chair, Melissa will organize educational meetings and networking activities throughout the year for local members. Four chairs are selected per chapter with the goal of creating a balanced working group based on experience level, industry sector, geographic location, and area of expertise.
Firm NewsRichard B. Walsh, Jr. Named Vice Chairman of the Firm
Lewis Rice is pleased to announce that Richard B. “Rick” Walsh, Jr., has been named Vice Chairman of the Firm. Rick also will continue to serve as Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department. Rick has been with Lewis Rice for his entire career, having joined the Firm in 1983 upon graduation from Washington University School of Law. Rick practices primarily in the area of complex commercial litigation, including intellectual property, antitrust and securities litigation. He counsels transactional clients concerning associated risks in commercial transactions. Rick regularly appears in federal district and appellate courts throughout the country.
Firm NewsWinthrop B. Reed Honored As Trustee Of The Year
Winthrop “Win” Reed III, Board Chair of Mercy Hospital South, was recognized by the Missouri Hospital Association as 2019 Trustee of the Year. The award was presented on Thursday, Nov. 7, during MHA’s 97th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Osage Beach, Mo.

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