Several years ago, the Labor Beacon published an article in its 8/31/12 edition, titled “Why Do Union Members Vote For Republicans?” It’s hard to fathom, that 8 years later, this continues to be a phenomenon that remains unanswered within the labor community.
Read MoreInterview: Robert Sauls is running for a second term representing District 21 in the Missouri House.
Read MoreBKTP is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Iezzi and Raymond Salva, Jr. from Associate to Partner with the law firm. They join existing Partners, John B. Boyd, J.R. Boyd, Jerry Kenter, Brianne Thomas, Mark Parrish and Josh Sanders.
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Last week marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and trade unions around the world are demanding governments ratify and implement International Labor Organization Convention 190 (C190), on ending violence and harassment in the workplace.
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Robert Sauls, the newest member of the firm and Missouri State Representative, strikes with UAW.
Read MoreThe Labor Department recently announced new rules that will allow your boss to fire you if they object to your religious preference. The rules give for-profit government contractors a free pass to discriminate against LGBTQ people, unwed pregnant women…
Read MoreOur client and friend, Captain Jerry Bayton passed away last month due to Multiple Myeloma cancer. Captain Bayton is the third KCMO firefighter in three years to die of cancer caused directly from his 25-year career as a firefighter.
Read MoreDeceptive self-storage insurance practices are rampant with companies collecting insurance premiums as a major source of profit. We recently represented a client who…
Read MoreThe Labor Department just announced rules that will allow your boss to fire you if they object to you religiously. The rules will give for-profit government contractors a free pass to discriminate against LGBTQ people, unwed pregnant women, people who…
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Working with Gladstone Firefighter Dave Cheney’s family for more than a decade, firm partner J.R. Boyd was able to secure the first decision in Missouri to uphold the rights of firefighters to receive compensation for job-related cancer. The burden of proof is reversed in Missouri, Kansas and a dozen other states.
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Self-storage is becoming increasingly popular to store family heirlooms, items that don’t fit at home, or even just as temporary storage. With a quick internet search, it’s easy to find hundreds of complaints by people who rent self-storage units.
Read MoreSee BKTP attorney and Missouri State Representative, Robert Sauls on This Week in Missouri Politics
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For the second year, several firm team members participated in the Lee’s Summit Chamber Challenge. The “Thunderballers of Justice” participated in seven team challenges including sand volleyball, team relays, dodgeball, tug of war, horseshoes, mini golf, capture the flag and laser tag.
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Several members of the firm’s paralegal team presented, “Paralegal Driven Cases: Mix one-part detective, one-part speedy organizing guru and one-part DIY. Become an expert - tips on adding value to your firm’s cases” during the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys’ (MATA)…
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