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Kansas Child Support in an Economic Downturn

October 1st, 2020
The recent substantial increase in unemployment and economic downturn caused by Covid-19 present challenges to everyone, including many relating to family law matters. In particular, child support issues affect numerous individuals and families. Duri… Read More
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Categories: Articles, Family Issues
Tags: Child Custody, Child Support, Coronavirus, Expenses, Quarantine

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: Articles, News, 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, Family Issues
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

Kansans: Watch Out for Profiteering from Coronavirus

March 15th, 2020
Contributor: Tai J. Vokins
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and President Trump’s recent Emergency Declarations have triggered a little used Kansas law that operates to provide enhanced consumer protections to all Kansas citizen consumers. Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Consumer Protection, Consumer Rights, Coronavirus, National Emergency

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