Same-Sex Couples Have Enforceable Parenting and Property Rights In Kansas
It may not come as a surprise to most Kansas residents that the state banned same sex marriage in 2005. But it may be surprising to know that a recent Supreme Court of Kansas decision gives Kansas Courts jurisdiction to enforce co-parenting agreements and to make an equitable division of property between same-sex couples. The ...
Read moreNon-Competes and Strengthening Business Relationships
Strong, well-written non-compete contracts can strengthen your business relationships. Small businesses especially can face challenges when a business partner is unwilling to sign a non-compete. Reluctance to sign a non-compete can result from a failure to understand what the purpose of the provision is, overly-complex or overly broad language, or a belief that signing it ...
Read moreNo Money “Mo” Problems in Mo-Town
On April 1, 2013, a federal bankruptcy judge approved the bankruptcy petition of Stockton, California, allowing the city to proceed under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code. Stockton made history by becoming the largest U.S. city by population to file for bankruptcy, but it may eventually cede this title to another city that is also ...
Read morePlaza Explosion Tragic Reminder of Need for Strict Compliance
Catastrophe struck Kansas City’s iconic Country Club Plaza when excavators struck a natural gas line on February 19, 2013. The gas leak and subsequent explosion and fire resulted in sixteen injuries and one death. The cause of the blast is under investigation but many questions still remain. While news reports indicate one of the subcontractor’s ...
Read moreSEDGWICK COUNTY TAX FORECLOSURE 2013
SEDGWICK COUNTY TAX FORECLOSURE 2013 - Klenda Austerman lawyers are experienced and knowledgeable in the area of ad valorem real estate property taxation and foreclosure. On behalf of Sedgwick County, Klenda Austerman has initiated the first real estate tax foreclosure action for 2013. At the following links, you can access (1) a copy of the ...
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