in and out of the courtroom

Speaking Engagements:Megan Stumph-Turner Presents on Loan Servicing Regulation Trends

NOV 6, 2024

Megan Stumph-Turner Presents on Loan Servicing Regulation Trends

On October 29, Baker Sterchi Member Megan Stumph-Turner co-presented the Lawline CLE course, "Trends in Loan Servicing Regulation and Financial Services Litigation."

Firm News:Shore and Tillma Join Baker Sterchi, Enhancing Construction Industry Capabilities

NOV 5, 2024

Shore and Tillma Join Baker Sterchi, Enhancing Construction Industry Capabilities

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice welcomes Heather Shore as a Member and Matthew Tillma as a Senior Attorney, expanding the firm's construction, surety and commercial litigation practice.

Results:Appellate Win Secured in City of Seattle Wrongful Death Case

NOV 4, 2024

Appellate Win Secured in City of Seattle Wrongful Death Case

Baker Sterchi attorneys recently secured a decision from the Washington Court of Appeals, Division I, affirming summary judgment in favor of their client, the City of Seattle.

Employment & Labor Law Blog:NLRB Says Certain "Stay-or-Pay" Provisions in Employment Contracts Interfere with Employees' Section 7 Rights

OCT 29, 2024

NLRB Says Certain "Stay-or-Pay" Provisions in Employment Contracts Interfere with Employees' Section 7 Rights

"Stay-or-pay" provisions – which require an employee to reimburse the employer for certain expenses if they leave their job early on – are becoming increasingly common in employment contracts. Recent NLRB guidance emphasizes the opportunity for informed decision-making, reasonableness, and clarity to make sure these provisions do not infringe on employees' Section 7 rights.

Publications:Jackie Longfellow Discusses Employer Obligations in FDCC Article on Election Season

OCT 28, 2024

Jackie Longfellow Discusses Employer Obligations in FDCC Article on Election Season

Baker Sterchi Member Jackie Longfellow's co-authored article, "Employer Obligations & How to Maintain a Collegial Work Environment this Election Season," is featured in the Oct. 25 edition of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Give Me 5 Things to Know publication.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Sponsors PLAC 2024 Fall Conference

OCT 25, 2024

Baker Sterchi Sponsors PLAC 2024 Fall Conference

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice served as a sponsor of the 2024 Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) Fall Conference, held Oct. 23-25 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, Arizona.

Speaking Engagements:Megan Stumph-Turner to Serve as Panelist at ALFA Women's Initiative Seminar

OCT 22, 2024

Megan Stumph-Turner to Serve as Panelist at ALFA Women's Initiative Seminar

On October 23, Baker Sterchi Member Megan Stumph-Turner will serve as a panelist at the ALFA International (ALFA) Women's Initiative Practice Group Seminar in New York, New York.

Publications:Longfellow and Ruble Discuss FTC Noncompete Rule in Missouri Lawyers Media Article

OCT 21, 2024

Longfellow and Ruble Discuss FTC Noncompete Rule in Missouri Lawyers Media Article

Baker Sterchi Members Jackie Longfellow and Nick Ruble are quoted in a Missouri Lawyers Media article titled "Uncertainty looms for noncompete policies as federal ban faces legal hurdles."

Publications:Stubbs and Nielsen Contribute to 2024 ALFA Product Liability Compendium and Quick Reference Guide

OCT 18, 2024

Stubbs and Nielsen Contribute to 2024 ALFA Product Liability Compendium and Quick Reference Guide

Baker Sterchi attorneys Kara Stubbs and Jack Nielsen, both based in Kansas City, contributed to the Missouri section of the 2024 ALFA International (ALFA) Product Liability & Complex Torts Practice Group's Compendium on Attorney-Client Privilege.

Missouri Law Blog:Missouri Court of Appeals Dismisses Appeal for Failure to Recite the Facts

OCT 17, 2024

Missouri Court of Appeals Dismisses Appeal for Failure to Recite the Facts

Missouri's Southern District Court of Appeals dismisses appeal for failing to comply with the requirements in Rule 84.04(c) regarding the statement of facts.