On August 28, 2021, the “Missouri Statutory Thresholds for Settlements Involving Minors Act” went into effect in the State of Missouri. The Act makes several important changes to the way that claims and settlement agreements for minor claimants or plaintiffs. The main takeaway is that if a minor’s claim totals less than thirty-five thousand dollars […]
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We are pleased to announce the 2022 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” recognizes 8 Attorneys from Sanders Warren & Russell. Best Lawyers honored approximately 5% of practicing lawyers in the United States, exemplifying the work of the most elite and top-rated lawyers in the country. Casey Housley – Personal Injury and Products Liability
ORDER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING JURY TRIALS IN CONSIDERATION OF COVID PROTECTION PROTOCOLS FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Below is the most recent Administrative Order (AO No. 21-05) entered by Chief Judge Thomas Kelly Ryan canceling jury trials scheduled through September 7th due to the COVID pandemic for the 10th Judicial District governing operations in the Johnson County, Kansas,
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The Supreme Courts of Missouri and Kansas took two different approaches toward their treatment of statutes of limitations and deadlines in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The different approaches of each court are important to be aware of for potential plaintiffs and defendants because it will directly impact whether a party is able to bring
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The impact of the coronavirus has significantly changed the way we mediate cases. Pre-pandemic mediations were often held in person, with all relevant parties present. These mediations often lasted several hours which allowed the mediator to have detailed conversations with the parties about the strengths and weaknesses of a case in an effort to reach a resolution.
We are honored to be named the AM Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys for 2021.
Qualification is limited to client-recommended firms serving the insurance industry and meeting AM Best’s performance and service requirements.
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New legislation was enacted in Missouri to amend §§ 435.415 and 537.065 R.S. Mo concerning agreements frequently used in bad faith litigation. Section 537.065 R.S. Mo. allows an insured to enter into an agreement with a claimant where the claimant will not execute on any of the insured’s assets other than insurance that may apply, and the insured typically assigns his/her rights against the insurance company to the claimant.
As a general contractor, developer, or subcontractor, you may be surprised to find yourself in the middle of a lawsuit several years after your work on a particular job was completed. Understandably, you may ask, “How could I possibly be pulled into a lawsuit so many years after I finished this project?” The answer lies
The Kansas Court of Appeals recently issued its long-awaited opinion in Gruber v. Marshall which helps provide an update and overview to avoiding and defending bad faith claims in Kansas. In Gruber, two friends died when the plane they were in crashed outside of Manhattan, Kansas. Claiming pilot negligence, the estate of the passenger—Marshall—sued the
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We are pleased to announce Kathleen Meara has joined our growing team. Welcome Kathleen! Get to know her below: Born and raised in Kansas, Kathleen recently returned to the Kansas City after attending law school and then practicing law for six years in New York. Prior to joining the firm, Kathleen was a senior associate
