09/17/2010

Stolar assists in settling a three year labor dispute and boycott against Anheuser-Busch products

Attorney H. Kent Munson represented Illinois Distributing in negotiations.

07/29/2010

James W. Mathis Returns to The Stolar Partnership

Following nearly seven years of service as in-house counsel with Solutia, Inc. and Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., James W. Mathis has returned to private practice with The Stolar Partnership LLP as a partner.

07/21/2010

SEC Regulation D 'Accredited Investor' Definition Changes

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act revises net worth standard for natural persons in "accredited investor" definition.

07/14/2010

FMLA Employer Update

The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor gives its interpretation of the definition of "son and daughter."

06/08/2010

Join us for Parties on the Plaza

Downtown St. Louis comes alive this summer at the Post Office Plaza

05/20/2010

PACE Legislation Comes to Missouri

Missouri passes PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) legislation in the 11th hour, allowing commercial and residential property owners to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits via an assessment on their property tax bill.

05/11/2010

Tortious Interference with Covenants Not to Compete

It is a common enough occurrence: an employee quits to go work for a competitor in apparent violation of a covenant not to compete... What should an employer do?

05/06/2010

Landlord-Tenant Law Update Featured Stolar Partner

On June 17, Stolar Partner Henry F. Luepke III presented a "Landlord-Tenant Law Update" to building owners, developers and other real estate professionals at the Crowne Plaza in Clayton.

05/05/2010

Health Care - New Laws Impact Employers of All Sizes

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act contain several provisions that impact employers of all sizes.

04/29/2010

Department of Labor Guidance on Wage and Hour Laws

The Department of Labor recently issued new guidance concerning the classification of certain mortgage loan officers and has taken notice of the increase in unpaid internships.

04/19/2010

Gift Cards - New Rules and Restrictions for Issuers

The Federal Reserve Board recently issued new rules that may affect the propriety of your company's gift card and gift certificate programs.

04/14/2010

EEOC Warns That Use of Credit Checks May Be Discriminatory

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has just published an informal legal advisory letter regarding the use of credit checks in making hiring decisions.

04/13/2010

New Laws Impact Employers of All Sizes

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act contain several provisions that impact businesses of all sizes.

03/16/2010

2010 Employment Law Forum

On April 7, The Stolar Partnership will host the annual Employment Law Forum at the St. Louis Frontenac Hilton.

03/12/2010

A Purchasers Due Diligence Checklist - Buying a Business

In order to properly assess the value of a target business, a purchaser should dedicate the necessary time and resources in conducting an exhaustive due diligence inquiry.

03/08/2010

IRS Launches Employment Tax National Research Project

This is the first comprehensive federal employment tax audit since 1984, and, according to the IRS, was developed in response to the significant changes in business practices over the past 25 years.

03/04/2010

Attorney-Client Privilege Within the Corporation - Who is Covered?

Generally, the extent of the privilege will depend on whether the jurisdiction at issue follows the "control group" or "subject matter" theory of corporate attorney-client privilege.

02/17/2010

Participating Loans

Although a recent bankruptcy filing was no surprise, the parties who came forth in documents initially filed in the case were of a surprise to many.

02/15/2010

Special Purpose Entities – "Bankruptcy Remote" Not "Bankruptcy Proof"

General Growth Properties, a publicly traded REIT, and hundreds of its subsidiaries and affiliates filed bankruptcy last year, yet the parent company and the subsidiaries were intended to function as special purpose entities, maintaining separate existences and protecting mortgage lenders.

02/12/2010

2010 Roth IRA Conversion

Tax Increase Prevention & Reconciliation Act of 2006 ("TIPRA") takes effect in 2010 and opens the door to Roth IRA conversions.

02/02/2010

Law Firms Raise Funds for Relief in Haiti

The Stolar Partnership hosts Casual Day to benefit the American Red Cross and its relief efforts in Haiti.

04/01/2010

Estate Tax Update:  2010 Repeal (Updated)

The Federal estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax laws are now repealed for one year as of January 1, 2010

01/08/2010

The Stolar Partnership Elects Jennifer J Raymond to Partnership

The Stolar Partnership LLP recently announced the election of Jennifer J. Raymond to partnership in the Firm, effective January 1, 2010.

12/23/2009

COBRA Subsidy Extended

Maximum period for receiving the COBRA premium subsidy has been extended for an additional 6 months

11/02/2009

Emily K. Bardon Joins The Stolar Partnership LLP

The Stolar Partnership LLP announced today the addition of a new associate, Emily K. Bardon, to its growing business law and estate planning practices.

11/02/2009

The Stolar Partnership LLP Revamps Management Structure

53-year-old firm builds foundation for future and selects four partners for new executive posts

10/01/2009

Trademark Practice - Federal Circuit Reverses Standard for Finding of Fraud in Prosecution

Recent ruling reverses the USPTO's practice of invalidating certain trademark applications and registrations

09/28/2009

In Memoriam - Charles Alan Seigel (1932 - 2009)

Our dear friend and partner, Charles Alan Seigel, passed away September 24th at his St. Louis home.

09/21/2009

Copyright Criminals - John Greenberg Joins Panel to Discuss the Ownership of Sound

On October 8, the Community Cinema Series screens Copyright Criminals, a new documentary challenging the ownership of sound in today's music business -- industry panel weighs in

09/19/2009

Lawyer Helps Businesses Deal with Layoffs

Post-Dispatch interviews Stolar Partner Susan Rowe regarding the issues businesses face in managing employees

09/10/2009

Federal and Missouri E-Verify in Effect

Employers should take note of E-Verify effective dates and scope of regulations

08/25/2009

Special Election Turns Purchase of S Corporation Stock into Purchase of Assets For Tax Purposes

In the case of the sale of a business, there are often non-tax, business reasons that the seller prefers to sell, and the buyer prefers to buy, the stock of the business rather than the assets of the business.

08/13/2009

Constructive Termination and Constructive Non-Renewal of Motor Fuel Franchises Under the PMPA

The Supreme Court recently granted certiorari to determine the viability of claims for constructive termination and constructive non-renewal under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act

08/07/2009

I-9 Audit Initiative Alert

In order to promote employment eligibility compliance and ensure a legal workforce, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently launched a new, vigorous I-9 inspection program.

08/04/2009

Best Lawyers Announces 2010 Listing

Sixteen Stolar attorneys honored in the areas of Nonprofit Law, Real Estate, Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates, Labor and Employment Law and more

07/20/2009

Tax Planning for the Terminally or Seriously Ill

When a family member is terminally ill or seriously ill, there are a number of tax planning techniques that should be considered

07/13/2009

Estate Planning Ideas For Today’s Low Interest Environment

Today’s rates provide a special opportunity to make transfers without gift tax consequences

07/08/2009

FMLA and Return to Work Certifications

New Department of Labor Regulations Address "Fitness for Duty" and "Essential Job Functions" Certifications

06/09/2009

Business Name Registration & Expiration Notice

Missouri changes the law regulating the registration of fictitious buisness names

05/24/2009

DOT Publishes Grant Criteria

The Department of Transportation Publishes Criteria for the Award of $1.5 Billion in Supplemental Discretionary Grants

05/24/2009

Surface Transportation Infrastructure Investments

Capital Investment in Infrastructure is a Primary Component of ARRA

05/18/2009

HUD Announces ARRA Green Retrofit Program

Green Retrofit Program Details Announced for HUD-Assisted Multifamily Housing

05/18/2009

Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Stabilization Improvement

ARRA Addresses the Quality and Availability of Affordable Housing and Stabilizing Neighborhoods

04/23/2009

Stimulus Plan Funding for Biotech Facilities and Equipment

$1 Billion Made Available to the National Center for Research Resources of the National Institute of Health

04/22/2009

Youth Training Programs Enhanced

Funding Provided for Programs Which Equip Youth with Educational and Occupational Skills

04/22/2009

Environmental Programs Bolstered by ARRA Funding

ARRA Allocates Nearly One Billion Dollars to Programs Administered by the EPA

04/21/2009

Municipal Finance Programs to Benefit State and Local Governments

Provisions Create New Programs, Expand Investment Eligibility and Eliminate Certain Taxes

04/21/2009

Health Information Technology

ARRA Targets a Significant Portion of Stimulus to Health Care Initiatives

04/20/2009

Funding for Higher Education

ARRA Funds Job Skills Training and Programs Supporting Faith-Based and Community Organizations

04/20/2009

Incentive Programs for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Bond and Incentive Programs Made Available for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects, Programs and Property

04/17/2009

Tax Incentives for Business

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Provides Certain Important Tax Incentives for Business

04/17/2009

Making Home Affordable Programs

ARRA Program Aims to Stabilize the Housing Market and Stem Foreclosure Tide

04/17/2009

Tax Credits for "Green Energy"

ARRA Makes Tax Credits Available for Individuals to Create and Sustain "Green Energy" Initiatives

04/15/2009

Estate Planning Institute

Bill Hobson to present information regarding the Prudent Investor Act

03/16/2009

Liquidated Damages Article Cited as Authority by ABA

A recent article penned by Henry Luepke is recognized as authority by ABA

03/02/2009

Gregory Herkert Joins The Stolar Partnership

The Stolar Partnership announced the addition of Gregory Herkert as a Partner with the Firm

02/27/2009

The New COBRA Premium Assistance Law

If you are an employer with a group health plan subject to COBRA requirements, certain obligations have changed

02/24/2009

Dodson to Receive ABA Award

Doreen Dodson receives ABA Coalition for Justice's Burnham "Hod" Greeley Award

02/18/2009

The Stolar Partnership Settles Key Antitrust Case Between University and NCAA

The Stolar Partnerhip LLP has dealt the NCAA a setback that has potentially large ramifications for colleges and universities wanting to play Division I basketetball.

02/12/2009

Thomas Lowther "St. Louis Best Lawyers Corporate Lawyer of the Year"

Best Lawyers has named Thomas E. Lowther as the "St. Louis Best Lawyers Corporate Lawyer of the Year" for 2009

02/01/2009

Best Lawyer For Your Small Business

Meghan McMaster recognized as one of the "Top St. Louis Lawyers For Your Small Business"

01/29/2009

Employment Law Forum 2009

The Stolar Partnership will host its annual Employment Law Forum on March 4, 2009.

09/18/2008

Best Lawyers Announces 2009 Listings

Stolar Nonprofit Practice Ranked #1 in St. Louis

08/20/2008

Doreen D. Dodson Honored

The Missouri Bar Foundation will honor Doreen D. Dodson on September 19.

07/30/2008

Make sure rape-case inquiry is thorough - and acted on

From The Des Moines Register - It is unfortunate that it has come to this, but it was a good move by the Iowa Board of Regents to hire outside counsel to investigate the University of Iowa's handling of rape allegations involving student athletes.

07/30/2008

The Stolar Partnership Leads Sexual Assault Investigation at University of Iowa

The State of Iowa Board of Regents announced yesterday that it has hired The Stolar Partnership LLP to investigate the University's handling of recent sexual assault allegations involving student athletes.

07/03/2008

K. Edward Holderle III Elected Chairman

K. Edward Holderle III was elected to a one-year term as chairman of the board of trustees of Eureka College, Eureka, Illinois.

07/01/2008

Jennifer Raymond Returns to The Stolar Parntership

Following a one-year appointment as a staff attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Jennifer J. Raymond is returning to private practice with The Stolar Partnership LLP.

04/28/2008

Insurance for Nonprofits

There was a time when nonprofit organizations were seldom, if ever, sued, but those days, unfortunately, are long gone.

04/04/2008

Nonprofit Reporting Requirements

Just a reminder that many small tax-exempt organizations that previously were exempt from the Form 990 filing requirement because their gross receipts were less than $25,000 now are required to file the new annual Form 990-N.

04/01/2008

Peter Goplerud joins the firm

The Stolar Partnership is pleased to welcome C. Peter Goplerud to the firm as Of Counsel.

02/15/2008

John Rodney Gaebe (1930-2008)

On February 19, the firm lost a partner and a friend in John R. Gaebe.

01/25/2008

The Stolar Partnership LLP Elects New Leadership

Partner David Jay Krauss has been elected to serve on The Stolar Partnership LLP Executive Committee. The five-person committee, chaired by Harvey A. Harris, determines Firm policy and strategic direction.