BB&D, on behalf of the Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority, prevailed before the state Court of Appeals with respect to a trial court’s ruling concerning the RSA’s authority to develop stadium complexes and other issues. The trial court originally ruled that the RSA is the proper party to build, finance, and do everything necessary […]
Jason K. Turk
Jason Turk Appointed to Search Committee for Truman State University Vice President of Advancement
Truman State University President Troy D. Paino has appointed Jason Turk to a search committee for a new Vice President of Advancement for the University. Jason will serve with representatives from the Advancement Office, the faculty, the University Foundation Board, and the Capital Campaign Committee. The University recently publicly announced its $40 million Pursue the […]
Jason Turk Recognized as Truman State University Young Alumnus of the Year
BB&D Associate Jason Turk and his wife have been named Truman State University’s 2015 Young Alumni of the Year. Jason is a 2002 graduate of Truman State University and has served the University’s Alumni Association both in St. Louis and nationally. Jason is also a member of the regional committee for the University’s capital campaign. […]
BB&D Attorneys Obtain $20 Million Reduction in Valuation for Property Owner Challenging Tax Assessment
BB&D Attorneys Chris Bauman, Jason Turk and Tom Rynard successfully argued to the State Tax Commission that the St. Louis County Assessor and Board of Equalization had overvalued commercial property for taxation purposes. The property consisted of nearly 55 acres and 1.2 million square feet of building space spread over 8 buildings. The County sought […]
BB&D Members Bob Blitz And Chris Bauman Win Legal Battle To Keep St. Louis An NFL City
The St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority, in a lawsuit pending in the City of St. Louis, was adjudged to be the proper party to build, finance, and do everything necessary to build a new NFL stadium in St. Louis. BB&D, through Bob Blitz, Chris Bauman, and associate Jason Turk, represented the Authority, […]
BB&D Attorneys Obtain Decertification of Wage and Hour Class Action
BB&D recently defended a chain of restaurants and their owners in a class action suit brought in federal court by two former employees. The multi-count suit alleged state and federal wage and hour law violations at all restaurant locations. After BB&D member Chris Bauman and associate Jason Turk sought and were granted an unusually broad […]
BB&D Attorneys Secure Stay For Design-Build Firm and Surety
Robert Blitz, Chris Bauman and Jason Turk helped a national design-build firm and a surety bond issuer quickly resolve a dispute with a subcontractor. The design-build firm had contracted with the United States for multi-million dollar construction projects in two states. A subcontractor on both projects sued for breach of contract and a Miller Act […]
The St. Louis Business Journal recognizes Jason Turk for his Position as President of the St. Louis Chapter of the Truman State University Alumni Association
The St. Louis Business Journal recognized Jason Turk for his position as President of the St. Louis Chapter of the Truman State University Alumni Association in its March 8, 2013 list of the St. Louis area’s largest college and university alumni groups. Truman State University has over 13,000 alumni in the St. Louis area. Jason […]
BB&D Attorneys Christopher Bauman and Jason Turk Attain Dismissal and Freedom From Restrictions on Employment for Employee
BB&D attorneys Christopher Bauman and Jason Turk defended an employee against a former employer who sought damages and injunctive relief. Among other things, the former employer wanted damages and restrictions on BB&D’s client’s ability to contact customers that the employee had worked with during his previous employment. BB&D successfully argued for an initial Order that […]
BB&D Attains Dismissal in Arbitration Concerning Edward Jones Dome
The St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority was dismissed from an arbitration filed by The St. Louis Rams, LLC, pursuant to a Motion filed by Bob Blitz, Chris Bauman, and Jason Turk. In June of 2012, the Rams filed a Demand for Arbitration and Statement of Claim concerning how to improve the Edward […]