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Partner Jim Eisenbrandt on Professionalism in Litigation
Berkowitz Oliver partner Jim Eisenbrandt participated in a panel entitled “ Professionalism: Litigation by the Masters ” at the Kansas Legal Revitalization Conference on February 3, 2017. The panel also included Henry A. (Hank) Meyer III, Hon. Janice Miller Karlin, Morgan Chu, and Rudolph F. Pierce.
Read More >Partner John Shaw Presents on 21st Century Litigation
Berkowitz Oliver partner John Shaw presented at the Kansas Legal Revitalization Conference on February 2, 2017, regarding Litigation in the 21st Century . Speaking on a panel with the Hon. Stephen Bough, Liesa Richter, Lynn R. Johnson, and Steven Gensler, the presentation addressed issues involving the intersection of evidence the civil rules, and video/technology. For a link to the presentation materials, click here .
Read More >Partner Tim West on 2017 Missouri Bills Considered By Judiciary Committee
Partner Tim West writes that though we are still early in the 1st Regular Session of Missouri’s 99th General Assembly, a number of bills have been referred to the Judiciary Committee, including one to update Missouri’s Commercial Code to match the UCC, one to create a new rule of evidence re: breath analyzers, and more. For the full article, click here .
Read More >Partner Christina Wahl on Supreme Court Decision Regarding Federal Bank Fraud Statute
The Supreme Court recently issued an opinion in Shaw v. U.S., 580 U.S. — (Dec. 12, 2016), which unanimously rejected the defendant’s arguments that would have limited the application of the federal bank fraud statute, 18 U.S.C. 1344. For the full article by Christina Wahl , click here .
Read More >Partner Stacey Gilman on Amendments to Federal Rules
As people across the country wondered why they found themselves, yet again, muttering “rabbit, rabbit, rabbit” while rolling out of bed on December 1, a series of amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Procedure magically sprang to life. The new and revised rules govern all proceedings commenced on or after December 1, 2016, as well as all pending proceedings “insofar as just and practicable.” For the full article by Stacey Gilman , click here .
Read More >Attorneys Tim West and Tim Wallner On Recent Pro Bono 1983 Case
Earlier this year, partner Tim West received a phone call from a federal court asking if he would be interested in representing a plaintiff in a 1983 case against a police officer. He and associate Tim Wallner accepted. For the story of what happened next, click here .
Read More >Partner Christina Wahl with Tips for Entrepreneurs
Starting your own business is a tremendous undertaking, and one to be proud of. But many entrepreneurs are unaware of some basic laws that can apply to their new business. These laws can create big problems if they are violated, and can even subject the entrepreneur to criminal liability. This article by Christina Wahl provides a brief overview of some of these rules and regulations. For the full article, click here .
Read More >Partner Steve Bledsoe on Manufacturer-Dealer Dispute in California Federal Court
Dealers want to pick their location and manufacturers want to ensure a healthy dealer network. No surprise, there is sometimes tension. In a recent California federal court decision, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) won the latest round when the Court dismissed a dealer’s claims that FCA coerced it into paying increased rent by refusing its relocation request. Interestingly, the dealer in the case leased the facility from a FCA related entity, FCA Realty. When FCA Realty sought to impose a 200% …
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