Simmons shareholder Conroy named Law360 Product Liability MVP for second consecutive year
Alton-based Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass torts firms, has announced that Law360 has named the firm’s shareholder Jayne Conroy as one of its MVPs for product liability law for the second consecutive year. Conroy is one of only six attorneys in the nation to be recognized in the Product Liability category…
Read MoreE.G. Vogt sells to Huels Oil Co.; deal brokered by Innovative Business Advisors
Innovative Business Advisors recently brokered a deal to sell E.G. Vogt Oil Co., Inc. to Huels Oil Co. E.G. Vogt Oil Co. delivered gasoline, diesel fuel and lubricants in the same area out of two bulk plants located in Belleville and East St. Louis. Huels Oil Co. has been in business since 1976. Huels covers…
Read MoreGreensfelder officer Blaisdell honored for role in high-profile U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. announced that firm officer Amy L. Blaisdell has received a 2018 Missouri Lawyers Award for her role in a high-profile U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld an exemption in federal law for church-affiliated pension plans. Presented annually by Missouri Lawyers Weekly, the Missouri Lawyers Awards honor attorneys in the state…
Read MoreAcreage sold for 311-unit complex in Shiloh
TRDS, LLC sold a 26.44-acre development site at Cross Street and Tamarack Drive, Shiloh, to Gotham Holding Fund 1, LLC for the 311-unit, Savannah Luxury Apartment Complex. BARBERMurphy Group represented both parties.
Read MoreHospitals scaling back visits in wake of flu concerns
Some Metro East hospitals say they are implementing temporary visitor restrictions during the flu seasion. Anderson Hospital in Maryville said it has seen increased flu cases in its ER and admitted patients, as of Dec. 27, and taking precautionary steps advised by the Illinois Department of Public Health: * No visitors displaying flu-like symptoms (cough,…
Read MoreIllinois to launch Invest in Kids scholarship program
SPRINGFIELD – Taxpayers wishing to participate in Illinois’ income tax credit scholarship program, Invest in Kids, are encouraged to register for a free MyTax Illinois account. The Invest in Kids application process for taxpayers seeking to make a qualified contribution is only available online through MyTax Illinois. Completion of MyTax Illinois registration requires security authentication…
Read MoreAcreage sold along Route 13 in Marion
Reinbold Limited Partnership sold a 0.63-acre development site at Illinois Route 13 and Walton Way, Marion, to Retail Partners Marion, LLC. BARBERMurphy Group represented the seller.
Read MoreTwo St. Louis companies working on neighborhood smart-technology concept
Two St. Louis-based companies plan to initiate development of a new, smart-technology, public platform for use in the digital world. Their first smart neighborhood project is expected to be announced soon. The companies, iNeighborhoods and Q-Net Security, have partnered to take the first steps in what they say is the development of a robust, community-oriented,…
Read MoreEagle season kicks off Jan. 6 in Alton area: Here’s what you need to know
All eyes are on the sky as the Alton region prepares for the annual winter migration of the American Bald Eagle. Every January, experts anticipate as many as 1,000 bald eagles will migrate to the area reclaiming their winter roosts along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. To celebrate the return of…
Read MoreGreensfelder launches diversity fellowship for first-year law students
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., has announced the launch of its Greensfelder Diversity Fellowship for first-year law students who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity. One fellowship will be awarded each year for a law student to spend the first part of the summer working at Greensfelder in St. Louis, followed by working in-house in…
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