Stanley Schroeder was quoted in the July 20 issue of St. Louis Post-Dispatch in an article discussing early retirement and how some early retirees may be restricted from seeking other employment due to agreements with their previous employer. “Missouri law requires that non-compete agreements be ‘reasonable as to scope, time and geography.’” Mr. Schroeder said. In addition, Mr. Schroeder commented that covenants not to compete are most likely to be used with high-level executives or those who are privy to knowledge of valuable assets or trade secrets and non-solicitation agreements are most common for employees in sales and marketing jobs.

Tim Elliott was quoted in the July 16 issue of St. Louis Post-Dispatch in an article discussing the Stark statute which bars physicians from referring patients to providers in which the physician has a financial interest when the patients’ treatment is being paid for by the federal government. When commenting on a structure that was designed to not treat patients covered by federal health programs (i.e., Medicare) and therefore not have to comply with the Start statute Mr. Elliott said: “What happens when that one patient slips through the cracks? By hook or by crook, something’s going to happen, and something’s going to slip through the cracks.”

Stanley Schroeder was quoted in the June 28 issue of St. Louis Post-Dispatch in an article discussing an insurer’s and physicians dispute over ERISA limits. “Related to physicians and hospitals, the courts have often found they are still free to sue the insurer administering the benefit as a breach of their contract with the hospital or doctor.” Mr. Schroeder said.

Ivan Schraeder was quoted in the June 25 issue of The Rolla Daily News regarding the Firm’s representation of the City of Rolla to negotiate with city workers’ efforts to organize a union.

Michael Lowenbaum was quoted in the April 25 issue of St. Louis Business Journal  in an article which discusses office expansions for local and nationwide labor law firms. “The expansion of the labor law firms comes as employers have more need for their services, said Michael Lowenbaum, founder of The Lowenbaum Partnership, which has 26 labor attorneys. “As the economy has difficulties, there’s generally more business, as employers consider layoffs and other personnel moves that require them to consult with labor lawyers.” Mr. Lowenbaum said.

Michael Lowenbaum was a quoted in the March 3 issue of Springfield Business Journal in an article discussing Missouri Senate Bill 1046. The bill would help clarify duties, responsibilities and issues in whistle-blower lawsuits. “Passage of the bill certainly would be helpful for clarifying via statute what elements of proof are necessary to state a claim for wrongful discharge based on public policy.”