in and out of the courtroom

Alena N. Johnston314.345.5081

Shortly before the end of 2024, the Missouri Supreme Court issued a significant ruling, changing the landscape surrounding Missouri insurers' rights and abilities to intervene in an underlying action under Missouri Rule of Civil Procedure 52.12(a)(2).

Gregorio Silva816.448.9363

Texas federal court issues a 90-day halt on the final rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"), to prohibit collection and reporting of consumer medical debt.

Max R. Mosley816.448.9396

Baker Sterchi attorney Max Mosley was recently quoted in a Missouri Lawyers Media article discussing Proposition A, a newly enacted law addressing tort reform in Missouri.

Stewart C. Bogart816.448.9321

As promised, a second Order issued by the Judge in this case determines whether an Illinois state law restricting credit card fees and use of transaction data is preempted by the Federal Credit Union Act ("FCUA") and 12 U.S.C. Section 1831a(j) which regulate credit unions and out-of-state banks. The Court had already issued an Order in the case on December 20, 2024, that the National Banking Act preempts the Illinois law, however nothing preempts major card networks, like Visa and Mastercard, from compliance with the law.

J. Tanner Murphy816.448.9302

J. Tanner Murphy joins Baker Sterchi as an associate in the firm's Kansas City office.

Heather Field Shore816.448.9329

The Kansas Bar Association (KBA) has named Baker Sterchi Member Heather Shore chair of the Construction Law Section, which develops continuing legal education programs and supports attorneys handling construction law contracts and disputes.

Lisa M. Verity314.345.5046

In State of Missouri ex. Rel. ArchCity Defenders, Inc., v. Whyte, the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that motions for change of venue based on improper venue brought by plaintiffs are untimely and prohibited under Missouri law.

Gregorio Silva816.448.9363

The Kansas City Business Journal has recognized Baker Sterchi Member Gregorio Silva in its "20 to Know in the Legal Industry" list, highlighting key figures in the Kansas City area legal community.

Thomas N. Sterchi816.471.2121

Megan Sterchi Lammert816.448.9358

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice founding member Tom Sterchi and his daughter, Megan Sterchi Lammert, a Member of the firm, are featured in the 2025 Legal Legacy issue of Attorney at Law Magazine.

Sara N. Rakowiecki816.448.9313

U.S. Supreme Court unanimously holds the preponderance of the evidence standard applies when an employer seeks to show that an employee is exempt from the minimum-wage and overtime-pay provisions of the FLSA.