in and out of the courtroom

Results:Baker Sterchi Obtains Favorable Settlement for Commercial Client in Breach of Contract Action

MAR 16, 2023

Baker Sterchi Obtains Favorable Settlement for Commercial Client in Breach of Contract Action

Baker Sterchi members John Watt and Gregorio Silva obtained a $465,000 settlement on behalf of a business client in an action relating to the purchase of a Kansas City area hotel.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Appoints New DEI Committee Co-Chairs

MAR 15, 2023

Baker Sterchi Appoints New DEI Committee Co-Chairs

Baker Sterchi Members Jennifer Maloney (St. Louis) and Megan Sterchi Lammert (Kansas City) have been appointed co-chairs of the firm's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Teresa Young in St. Louis

MAR 14, 2023

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Teresa Young in St. Louis

Teresa Young recently joined Baker Sterchi in St. Louis as a Member and co-chair of the Appellate Practice Group. With a practice focusing on appellate law, class action/TCPA, business litigation, cyber liability, insurance coverage, and professional liability matters, she brings over 20 years of legal experience to the firm.

Speaking Engagements:Josh Davis and Richard Woolf to Present at PLRB Claims Conference

MAR 13, 2023

Josh Davis and Richard Woolf to Present at PLRB Claims Conference

Baker Sterchi Members Josh Davis and Richard Woolf will each present at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) Claims Conference, scheduled for March 19-22 in Orlando, Florida.

Recognition:Baker Sterchi Earns Healthy KC Workplace Wellness Certification

MAR 10, 2023

Baker Sterchi Earns Healthy KC Workplace Wellness Certification

On March 9, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice was recognized with a silver certification at the Healthy KC 8th Annual Breakfast & Vendor Expo held at the Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City, Missouri.

Employment & Labor Law Blog:With Charge against Apple, NLRB General Counsel Seeks to Expand Scope of Protected Concerted Activity

MAR 9, 2023

With Charge against Apple, NLRB General Counsel Seeks to Expand Scope of Protected Concerted Activity

The NLRB has charged Apple with violating the National Labor Relations Act by maintaining and enforcing facially-neutral policies against soliciting and distributing literature in the workplace during a union organizing campaign. In this case, the General Counsel has signaled her intent to continue expansion of worker rights.

Speaking Engagements:Clay Crawford to Speak at DRI Sexual Torts Seminar

MAR 7, 2023

Clay Crawford to Speak at DRI Sexual Torts Seminar

On March 14, Baker Sterchi Member Clay Crawford will speak on strategies for evaluation of damages, mediation and settlement at the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Sexual Torts Seminar in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Sponsors UMKC Annual Diversity Banquet

MAR 6, 2023

Baker Sterchi Sponsors UMKC Annual Diversity Banquet

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice was proud to sponsor the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Annual Diversity Banquet held at The Monarch Room in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 2.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Appoints Practice Group Leaders, Blog Co-Editor