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ELLINGER NAMED TO BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® FOR TENTH YEAR IN A ROW

8/22/2022

Ellinger and Associates, LLC is proud to announce that Marc Ellinger is being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America® in Administrative/Regulatory Law. Each year, Best Lawyers® compiles a list of outstanding attorneys based on peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading attorneys confidentially evaluate their peers

Marc has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2014; making 2023 the tenth straight year Ellinger has been named to Best Lawyers®. Marc focuses his practice in election law, gaming law, issues of state and federal constitutional law, legislative and rulemaking practice, and municipal finance and structuring. Marc represents businesses, individuals, organizations, and committees in disputes before federal and state courts and in administrative and regulatory proceedings. Marc has argued more than twenty cases in the Missouri Supreme Court and dozens more in the Eastern and Western Districts of the Missouri Court of Appeals. From local government issues to statewide issues of first impression, to tax matters, to numerous election law cases, Marc has protected the interests of businesses, individuals, associations, and local governments across Missouri.

Ellinger Leads Inaugural New Regulator Training in New York City

7/14/2022

On Monday, July 11th, the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) hosted their inaugural New Regulator Training in New York City. The training is the first of it’s kind to train new gaming regulators. IMGL President, Marc Ellinger, led the innovative new training session. The full day training included discussions on how to regulate, the role of regulators, and a number of emerging issues in gaming across the United States. Attendance at the training included 25 new regulators and IMGL facilitators from more than ten United States’ gaming jurisdictions.

SUPREME COURT FINDS NEW YORK GUN LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL

7/11/2022

On June 23rd the Supreme Court ruled that New York’s gun licensing law is unconstitutional. The law required New Yorkers’ wishing to carry a handgun to apply for a permit demonstrating a particular need to carry a gun. Justice Thomas authored the opinion for the court. The court’s ruling makes clear that requiring individuals to demonstrate a need to carry a gun violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

In 2021, Marc Ellinger and Stephanie Bell (with attorney John Reeves) filed an amicus brief for the Independent Women’s Law Center in support of Petitioner, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, et al. Ellinger and Bell’s brief argues that the Second Amendment right to self-defense extends beyond the home, and that women especially benefit from the right to carry a firearm for self-defense outside the home.

Justice Alito’s concurring opinion cited the Independent Women’s Law Center amicus brief on page 5 of his concurrence. The court’s opinion and Justice Alito’s concurrence can be found here. You can read the amicus brief here.

Ellinger Secures Candidate’s Place on Ballot

6/17/2022

Marc Ellinger successfully ensured that Jefferson County Collector Republican candidate, Shannon Roden, will be on the ballot for the August 2nd election. Roden’s opponent attempted to remove her from the ballot on paperwork issues. Ellinger successfully argued that Roden is in fact qualified for candidacy, and that her filings reflect that. Through trial and hearing in Jefferson County and the Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals, Ellinger prevailed in getting the case dismissed and Roden on the ballot.

IMGL President Marc Ellinger Hosts 2022 Spring Conference

5/9/2022

Marc Ellinger played many roles at the 2022 IMGL Spring Conference in Seattle, Washington. The conference took place from Wednesday, April 27 to Friday, April 29, 2022. Ellinger gave a welcome and overview of the conference that was attended by many industry professionals. Wednesday's opening reception, which Ellinger hosted, was sponsored by Play'n GO.

On Thursday Ellinger presented the President's Award to Matthias Spitz of Melchers. Ellinger has served as the president of IMGL since January 2020. On Thursday evening Ellinger hosted the Celebration Lunch and gave remarks at the event, which took place at the Chihuly Garden and Glass. Ellinger also participated in the Past President's Roundtable, which celebrated IMGL's 20th year as an organization and looked to where the organization is headed in the future.

Bell Presents at 2022 IMGL Conference

5/9/2022

Stephanie Bell was a featured panelist at the 2022 IMGL Spring Conference in Seattle, Washington. Bell spoke at the panel entitled Ethics in the Digital Age: Technology Related Pitfalls to Avoid on April 29, 2022. The panel focused on various ethical issues that attorneys face in a digital age from protecting client data to protecting client confidentiality when using social media.

Bell was joined by Jennifer Lamirand of Crowe & Dunlevy who moderated the panel, and Barth Aaron, mediator and arbitrator.

Ellinger Presents at ICE London

4/15/2022

On Monday, April 11th, 2022 Marc Ellinger chaired a full day of the World Regulatory Briefing at ICE in London. ICE London is an annual conference that helps attendees discover the latest in gaming innovation across all sectors. Ellinger also moderated a panel entitled "Shared Experience: Regulator panel: A Year in Review." This panel featured Executive Director of the KSA (Netherlands) Renè Janssen, the President of the ANJ (France) Isabelle Falque Pierrotin, the Director of the DGOJ (Spain) Mikel Arana, and Saarland Regulator (Germany) Jörg Ukrow.

On Tuesday, April 12th Ellinger attended the ICE Regulator luncheon and hosted the IMGL Reception at the Merchants Taylor's Hall in London.

Bell Speaks at Republican National Lawyers Association Missouri Chapter Annual Meeting

3/2/2022

Stephanie Bell led the Republican National Lawyers Association annual Missouri Chapter meeting at Lincoln Days in St. Charles on February 12, 2022. Bell gave an update on 2022 election day operations. Bell currently serves as the RNLA Missouri chair. Guest speakers included Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and House Majority Leader Dean Plocher, who presented updates on Missouri elections and the 2022 legislative session. Brenda Hankins, who serves as counsel to the Virginia GOP, shared insights into the successful election integrity operations leading up to Gov. Youngkin's victory.

Ellinger Wins Ballot Title Case

1/31/2022

Marc Ellinger secured a win for the Secretary of State in the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. Ellinger represented Ashcroft in Fitzpatrick v. Ashcroft, a dispute arising over the ballot language for a measure passed by the General Assembly that would amend the Missouri Constitution regarding the investment of state funds. The Treasurer challenged the ballot title and fair ballot language prepared by the Secretary. The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of Cole County Circuit Court, finding that the ballot title was not unfair or insufficient.

BELL NAMED TO MISSOURI & KANSAS RISING STARS LIST

11/24/2021

Stephanie S. Bell has been selected for inclusion for the 2021 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars list for the third consecutive year. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. Attorneys are selected using a patented multiphase rigorous selection process. Peer nominations are combined with independent research. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The final list is published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country.

Read more about Stephanie Bell here.

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