The June 23, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in a First Amendment student speech case marking the first time the Court has taken up the issue in over fifty years. The case involved off-campus student speech taking place outside of school hours. ...
In a great example of bi-partisanship, on Tuesday the United States Senate voted unanimously on a resolution to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The Senate resolution officially establishes June 19th as “Juneteenth National Independence Day.” Wednesday, the day...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently released long-awaited guidance for employers who are considering mandates and incentives for COVID-19 vaccinations. The EEOC’s new guidance explicitly states that, under federal nondiscrimination law,...
On June 1, 2021, the Missouri Supreme Court struck down a law that imposed new restrictions on the state’s public sector labor organizations, including unions that represent teachers, custodians, and other school employees. An injunction preventing the enforcement of...
Mikes O’Toole is named one of St. Louis' Top Law Firms in 2021 by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. The Firm was nominated by clients and the award is given to law firms who practice and are located in the St. Louis area and who service small businesses. Learn more...
We are excited to announce the topics for the 2021 Annual School Law Seminars. Here Comes the Sun: Clearing the Fog Around the Missouri Sunshine Law Legislation 101: What’s Happening in Jeff City & the Courts Tumbling into Student Speech Rights: A Guide to the...
Jack Nicklaus, the greatest golf champion of all-time, has agreed to join the effort to revitalize the Normandie Golf Club. Normandie, located in North St. Louis County, opened in 1901 and is considered to be one of oldest public golf courses west of the Mississippi...
All Missouri school districts receive requests for public records according to Missouri’s Sunshine Law. Join Pat Brazill for a free 30-minute discussion on the Sunshine Law, its requirements, and how to respond to public records requests. Together we will discuss the...
Whether it’s a purchase, lease, new construction or services every district enters into contracts. Join attorney Katie Forster for a free 30-minute discussion on the contracting process and what districts should keep in mind when entering into agreements. The training...
Mickes O'Toole is excited to announce the dates of the 38th Annual School Law Seminars. August 1, 2021 | Lake Ozark, MO August 5, 2021 | St. Louis, MO August 6, 2021 | Cape Girardeau, MO August 10, 2021 | Springfield, MO August 11, 2021 | Blue Springs, MO For more...
