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We are proud to announce that 15 Lathrop GPM attorneys have been selected to the 2025 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and four have been recognized as Rising Stars. In addition, Partners Matt Rossiter and Scott Malin were nominated as part of the region’s “Top 50 in St. Louis.” Congratulations to all our honorees! Read more about our 2025 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars here: https://bit.ly/442vwV9 #SuperLawyers #RisingStars #LawFirmExcellence

“If the standards of defamation law are going to apply, I don’t see anybody changing defamation law in light of AI.” Partner Bernie Rhodes spoke with Missouri Lawyers Media for their article exploring the recent defamation lawsuits targeting AI-generated content and how these lawsuits are challenging existing defamation laws. In the article, Bernie explains that traditional defamation law standards are still vital to libel cases, even if an algorithm generates the words. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4idpoze #AI #GenerativeAI #Defamation

Lathrop GPM Partner Tedrick Housh will join panelists for an exploration into how AI intersects with employment law for the Employment Law Alliance (ELA)’s December 3 webinar, “AI at Work: Navigating US Employment Law in the Age of Automation.” The panel will break down regulatory risks, anti-discrimination laws, data privacy considerations and best practices to mitigate liability. To learn more and register, click here: https://bit.ly/3JFMwcR #AI #HRBestPractices #EmploymentLaw

While it's common for companies to think that simply having a data privacy policy is enough to meet privacy law requirements, a strong privacy program involves much more than what’s visible on the “stage.” Privacy compliance is not just a legal obligation – it’s a strategic advantage. By managing what happens “behind the curtain,” businesses can build consumer trust while also reducing legal risk. Lathrop GPM attorneys Chiara Portner, CIPP/US and Bushra Samimi take a look at the behind-the-scenes efforts that play a crucial role in safeguarding consumer data and help businesses steer clear of legal trouble: https://bit.ly/3LH5XT5 #AI #DataPrivacy #DataCompliance

Partner Jesse Berg authored the North Dakota and South Dakota chapters for the second edition of Health Care Fraud Law: A 50 State Survey. This comprehensive guide is designed for health care business professionals and attorneys representing health care providers, organizations and related businesses and offers in-depth, state-by-state analysis of fraud and abuse statutes, laws and regulations. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4pgge7c #HealthCareFraud #HealthCare #HealthCareRegulations

Congratulations to Lathrop GPM Partner Ally Cunningham who was recently named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2025 POWER List for Environmental & Energy Law. This is the fourth consecutive year Ally has been named to this list, which highlights Missouri’s most influential attorneys in the field. Read more about this recognition here: https://bit.ly/4pfIC9C #POWERList #MissouriLawyers #EnvironmentalAttorneys

We are proud to announce that Lathrop GPM has been named a 2026 Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers in the legal ranking organization’s 16th edition. Read more about the firm rankings here: https://bit.ly/4hUsw2y #BestLawFirms #BestLawyers #LawFirms

Partner Martin Behn will be a panelist for Multilaw’s Private Client and Tax Group joint session webinar, “Navigating Cross-Border Tax Issues for Individuals and Trusts” on Tuesday, December 9. Martin’s panel will feature discussions on case studies and insights from leading experts on complex cross-border tax matters affecting individuals, trusts and U.S. residents returning to their home countries. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4nQF8Jp #CrossBorderTaxes #FinancialPlanning #Trusts

Congratulations to Partner Michael Adrian on being named one of St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s 2025 Top M&A Providers. This honor recognizes local business advisors who have proven their dedication to the success of small businesses in St. Louis. Congratulations, Michael, on this well-deserved recognition! Read more about the 2025 Top M&A Providers here: https://bit.ly/3JBxWD7 Follow us at Lathrop GPM LLP for more updates. #MergersAndAcquisitions #SmallBusiness

Congratulations to Partner Michael Adrian on being named one of St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s 2025 Top M&A Providers. This honor recognizes local business advisors who have proven their dedication to the success of small businesses in St. Louis. Congratulations, Michael, on this well-deserved recognition! Read more about the 2025 Top M&A Providers here: https://bit.ly/3JBxWD7 #MergersAndAcquisitions #SmallBusiness