Eighth Circuit Affirms Decision in District’s Favor

The Mickes Goldman O’Toole law firm is proud to announce the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recent decision in the D.J.M., et al v. Hannibal Public School District #60, et al. The case concerned a student’s claim that his long term discipline for making death threats...

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Ask the Attorney – The Amy Hestir Act – By: Tom Mickes

Published by MoASBO, July 2011 Q:  Our principals are frequently asked to provide job references for former employees.  With the passage of the Amy Hestir law, do we need to make any changes? A.  The new law requires all Missouri public school districts to adopt a...

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Hoernschemeyer and Helfrich Defeat $76 Million Dollar Lawsuit

After a hearing before the School District’s Board of Education, the Board of a Mid-Missouri School District terminated three tenured teachers for immoral conduct. The teachers appealed the matter to circuit court and concurrently filed suit in the United States...

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2011 School Law Seminars Set

Registration for the 2011 School Law Seminars is now open. The sessions will be held: Columbia, MO - Holiday Inn Executive Center - July 31, 2011 St. Louis, MO - Maryville University - Auditorium - August 4, 2011 Cape Girardeau, MO - Southeast Missouri State...

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Turner v. Clayton: A Quick Look – By: Scott Kimble

Published by MoASBO, March 2011 As most school administrators have heard by now, the Missouri Supreme Court recently released its opinion in Turner v. Clayton, a case which could affect many Missouri school districts.  To quickly summarize the facts in Turner, the...

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Tom Mickes Named to 2011 Best Lawyers List

Once again, Tom Mickes, managing and founding member of Mickes Goldman O’Toole, LLC has been selected by vote of peers in the legal community to the Best Lawyers in America list for 2011. Tom is recognized for his work in the Education Law field in which he has...

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Thomas Mickes Receives Community Service Award

The 25th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Celebration Commission of Missouri has awarded Thomas Mickes the Distinguished Community Service Award for 2011. The award was given for Tom’s work with Harris-Stowe State University.

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MGO Opens Illinois Office

Mickes Goldman O’Toole has opened a new office in Columbia, IL. The new office will be to better serve our growing Illinois clients. 107 North Main Street Suite 2E Columbia, IL 62236 Tel: 618.281.2700 Fax: 618.281.2701

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