Business Law Insights
What is the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and Employee?
America’s work climate has changed over the last several decades. Companies like Amazon, Uber and Ebay have paved the way in creating a new way to work. There are currently 57 million people who are part of the new “gig economy.” This type of work can be full time or
Construction Industry Trends for 2019
If you’re a construction business owner, it is important to be aware of upcoming trends in the industry. Being able to anticipate what is ahead will keep you from falling behind and help you remain competitive in an ever-changing business climate. The construction industry had a good year in 2018.
Richard Morefield Appointed to Chair TIPS Trial Techniques Committee
Attorney Richard Morefield has been appointed as Chair of the TIPS Trial Techniques Committee for the 2017-2018 membership year. As chair, Rick will lead a diverse group of trial attorneys and law students from across the United States toward the goal of enhancing trial and advocacy skills for the more than 2000-member
Appeals: Kansas Supreme Court
Next in Morefield Speicher Bachman’s series on law for non-lawyers, is a discussion about appeals in Kansas. This article will look at what the appellate courts do and the differences between the two levels of appellate courts. On March 9, 2016, Kansas residents will get the opportunity to attend a session of the Kansas Supreme Court
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
This is the third article in our “Law for Non-Lawyers” series. If you are involved in a lawsuit, you should ask your lawyers about mediation or alternative dispute resolution. Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) refers to any method of resolving a claim that is an alternative to trial. ADR includes mediation,
Hearsay Evidence: Legal Basics for Non-Lawyers
If you have ever watched a legal thriller or read a John Grisham novel, you have heard attorneys or judges use the word “hearsay”. If you are involved in a lawsuit, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of this legal term. Hearsay is a type of statement that
Court Funding Crisis
We created this blog to provide timely and useful information about important legal issues. As a rule, we stay away from politics. This is one of those rare times when we will discuss something that you may consider political. We do so because this issue is one that effects everyone who relies on the courts
Don’t Get Caught by the Juror Phishing Scam
According to the U.S. Courts website, individuals in Kansas and other states are being targeted once again by a juror phishing scam. Scammers seek to obtain personal identifiers and credit card and/or debit card information by phone or email, and by use of a fraudulent online jury questionnaire. Some scammers