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Consumer Law: What You Need to Know about the Kansas Consumer Protection Act

August 11th, 2020
Numerous state and federal laws protect consumers against illegal and harmful conduct by providers of goods and services. For all Kansans, one of the most important consumer laws is the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. Borrowing words from the Kansas… Read More
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Categories: Articles, Consumer Issues
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When Should You Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney?

July 27th, 2020
If you lost a family member, and another person’s carelessness (negligence) or intentional conduct may have caused your loved one’s death, you may have the right to bring a specific type of lawsuit under Kansas law, called a wrongful death action… Read More
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Categories: Accident and Injury Issues, Articles, Wrongful Death
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What Does a Foreclosure Defense Attorney Do for You?

July 23rd, 2020
Homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments will face foreclosure in the not-too-distant future. If you are in that situation, an experienced foreclosure defense attorney may be able to help. Read More
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Categories: Articles, Mortgage Issues
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Supreme Court Clarifies: Title VII Protects Gay and Transgender Employees

June 16th, 2020
Contributor: Danielle N. Davey
The United States Supreme Court has confirmed that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from taking discriminatory action against an employee or potential employee based on their sexual orientation or transgender status. Read More
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Categories: Articles, Business Issues, News
Tags: Because of Sex, Bostock, Discrimination, Employment, Homosexual, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Orientation, Title VII, Transgender

Getting Out of A Contract During the Coronavirus Virus Pandemic: How the little used “force majeure” clause may have a big impact on contract law

May 2nd, 2020
Contributor: Aaron R. Bailey
Any contract lawyer will tell you force majeure clauses are rarely invoked and consequently, are often glossed over in the drafting process. But the COVID-19 pandemic will likely change that as adding “public health pandemic” or some other iterat… Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Breach of Contract, Contracts, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Force Majeure

Coronavirus on Real Estate Purchases, Foreclosures and Evictions:  We can get people into houses, but it’s hard to get them out

May 2nd, 2020
Contributor: Michael S. Heptig
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of life in America and across the globe. We can get people into houses, but it’s hard to get them out. Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Eviction, Foreclosure, Real Estate

Mortgage Relief Created by the CARES Act – Frequently Asked Questions

May 2nd, 2020
Contributor: Tai J. Vokins
If you own a home subject to a mortgage, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or “CARES Act” creates a mortgage relief system that you should be aware of. Read More
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Categories: Articles, Business Issues, Consumer Issues, Mortgage Issues, News
Tags: CARES Act, Consumer Rights, Coronavirus, Covid-19, modifications, Mortgage, Real Estate

The Kansas Governor is Shutting Things Down, Can She Do that?

March 20th, 2020
Contributor: Tai J. Vokins
On March 12, 2020, Governor Laura Kelly issued an Emergency Declaration for the state of Kansas to help manage the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Can she do that? Read More
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Categories: Uncategorized
Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Emergency Declaration, Governmental Authority, Governmental powers, Quarantine

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act - What it Means

March 20th, 2020
Contributor: Stephen D. Lanterman
In response to the ongoing coronavirus emergency, Congress has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The following is an outline of how this Act changes existing law and how it might impact you or your business. This basically is a two-… Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Employee Benefits, FMLA, sick leave

Complying with Kansas Open Meeting Requirements During The Coronavirus Emergency

March 18th, 2020
Contributor: Stephen D. Lanterman
During the Coronavirus Emergency there are now questions how to best proceed with business balancing compliance with Kansas law as well as compliance with the Governor's executive orders and guidance of health officials. Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Executive Order, Open Meetings, Public Meetings
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