in and out of the courtroom

Michelle A. Meloche314.345.5039

Andrew G. Snively816.448.9383

A new FTC rule bans most non-competes, with the stated objectives of generating over 8,500 new businesses annually, raising wages, lowering healthcare cost, and boosting innovation. The Biden Administration views this as part of a broader effort to address anticompetitive practices. Legal challenges are underway by various business groups; however, the Rule maintains substantial support in other quarters.

Max R. Mosley816.448.9396

Baker Sterchi welcomes Max Mosley as an associate in the firm's Kansas City office, where his practice is focused on personal injury, trucking, premises liability and education law.

Andrew G. Snively816.448.9383

Andrew Snively has joined Baker Sterchi's Kansas City office as an associate, with a practice focused on insurance coverage, bad faith claims and personal injury defense for clients across various industries, including banking, food and beverage, and insurance.

James R. Jarrow816.471.2121

On May 3, Baker Sterchi Member Jim Jarrow will co-present a session titled "How A Mongoose Eats A Reptile: Effectively Dismantling Plaintiff's Reptile Attack" at the ALFA International (ALFA) Transportation Practice Group Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Michael W. Shunk816.448.9331

On April 25, Baker Sterchi Member Michael Shunk is co-presenting the session, "Declaratory Judgment Actions: Strategic Considerations Before Filing," at the ALFA International (ALFA) Insurance Practice Group Regional Seminar in New York, New York.

Michelle A. Meloche314.345.5039

Baker Sterchi associate Michelle Meloche has been named co-vice chair of the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) Healthcare Malpractice Claims Committee.

Kara T. Stubbs816.471.2121

Kehl D. Friesen816.448.9326

Baker Sterchi lawyers obtained dismissal of their national food distributor client under Missouri's "innocent seller statute."

John A. Watt816.471.2121

Baker Sterchi Member John Watt has been accepted as a Sustaining Member into the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC).

Nicholas S. Ruble816.448.9392

On April 18, Baker Sterchi Member Nick Ruble co-presented a session titled "State Law Data Privacy Harmonization, BIPA Litigation And Cybersecurity Issues In The Gig Economy Space" at the 2024 ALFA International Gig Economy Regional Seminar.

Kara T. Stubbs816.471.2121

Baker Sterchi Member Kara Stubbs has once again been recognized as a leading lawyer in the Product Liability section of the 2024 edition of Who's Who Legal: Life Sciences.