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Attorneys Tim West and Tim Wallner On Recent Pro Bono 1983 Case
Earlier this year, partner Tim West received a phone call from a federal court asking if he would be interested in representing a plaintiff in a 1983 case against a police officer. He and associate Tim Wallner accepted. For the story of what happened next, click here .
Read More >Partner Christina Wahl with Tips for Entrepreneurs
Starting your own business is a tremendous undertaking, and one to be proud of. But many entrepreneurs are unaware of some basic laws that can apply to their new business. These laws can create big problems if they are violated, and can even subject the entrepreneur to criminal liability. This article by Christina Wahl provides a brief overview of some of these rules and regulations. For the full article, click here .
Read More >Partner Steve Bledsoe on Manufacturer-Dealer Dispute in California Federal Court
Dealers want to pick their location and manufacturers want to ensure a healthy dealer network. No surprise, there is sometimes tension. In a recent California federal court decision, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) won the latest round when the Court dismissed a dealer’s claims that FCA coerced it into paying increased rent by refusing its relocation request. Interestingly, the dealer in the case leased the facility from a FCA related entity, FCA Realty. When FCA Realty sought to impose a 200% …
Read More >Partner Tim West on 2017 Missouri Legislative Session
With a Republican super majority in the legislature and Republican Eric Greitens replacing Democrat Jay Nixon as holder of the veto stamp, there could be a lot of legislation passed and signed into law that has had the legs the past few years. For those of us in Kansas City area, that means concern or joy (depending on your perspective) over the prospect of another bill to repeal the 1% earnings tax. For the full article by Tim West , click here …
Read More >Partner Jennifer Wieland on Proportionality in Discovery
A federal magistrate judge in Kansas recently held that proportionality is the consideration at the “forefront” of an analysis of whether discovery will be permitted. The order also addressed the scope of relevant discovery in an FLSA misclassification case, and permitted discovery of plaintiffs’ employment records from other, concurrent employers. For the full article by Jennifer Wieland , click here .
Read More >David Oliver Included Among Kansas City’s 250 Most Powerful Business Leaders
Partner David Oliver has been named to the Ingram’s 250 – a list of “the most powerful business leaders in the Kansas City area.” The list purports to include the 250 people who are “the drivers behind business being done in the greater Kansas City area region.” Ingram’s describes David as an “award-winning trial lawyer handling business disputes in state and federal courts.” David identifies his biggest achievement as “helping our clients solve their problems quickly, efficiently, and reasonably.” David lists his greatest passion …
Read More >Berkowitz Oliver Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Eleven Berkowitz Oliver attorneys have been selected to the 2016 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists: Christina DiGirolamo Wahl , Jeff Morris , and Jim Eisenbrandt were selected as Super Lawyers for Criminal Defense: White Collar. Shazzie Naseem was selected as a Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense. Nick DiVita , Stacey Gilman , Nick Kurt , and David Oliver were selected as Super Lawyers for Business Litigation. Tom Schult was selected as a Super Lawyer for PI – Products: Defense. John Shaw was selected as a Super Lawyer for Securities Litigation. Jennifer Wieland was selected as a Rising Star for Business Litigation. …
Read More >Partner Christina DiGirolamo Wahl on Bank Fraud Statute
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Shaw v. U.S., No. 15-5991, on October 4, 2016. A key issue in this case is whether the bank-fraud statute, 18 U.S.C. 1344(1), which makes it a crime to execute, or attempt to execute, a scheme to defraud a financial institution, requires proof of a specific intent not only to deceive, but also to cheat, a bank out of funds. For the full article by Christina DiGirolamo Wahl , click here .
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