Klenda Austerman – Throw back Thursday
Val Wachtel Mike Biggs, Jeff Peier, Ron Beal, Bruce Zuercher Gary Austerman
What’s on Our Minds
Dead & Pregnant: Wait, what?
Last December the country was captivated by a devastating tale of a husband and his expecting wife from Texas. Erick Muñoz found his wife Marlise lifeless in their home and rushed her to the hospital. Once there, the doctors told Erick his wife had likely suffered a pulmonary embolism. They also informed him Marlise was expecting a child, and was fourteen weeks pregnant. Prior to that conversation with the hospital, Marlise’s pregnancy was unknown to …
Klenda Named GoRun Runner of the Week of November 25, 2013!
Happy Thanksgiving from Klenda Austerman!
This week our firm celebrates an annual tradition as we host our festive Thanksgiving luncheon. We gather together each year for a pot luck meal of sorts, reserving time away from our busy schedules to reflect on and give thanks for our fortunes. It is this time that we are especially reminded of the many people who help us succeed and make our work life enjoyable throughout the year. With heartfelt sincerity we pass along …
Catching (Wild)Fire – A Running Recap
On September 14th 2013 Klenda Austerman LLC sponsored a great local event—The Wild Wind XC (Cross Country) Festival. The purpose of the Wild Wind XC Festival is to “provide a first-rate cross country race for aspiring and established athletes, while at the same time introducing young children to the sport of running.” The organizers detail they feel that “a friendly, festive, energetic environment forms the best backdrop to accomplish these goals.” We were on hand …
Peier Elected Vice Chair of Fort Hays State University Foundation
Klenda Austerman partner Jeffrey D. Peier was recently elected Vice Chair of the Fort Hays State University Foundation for the 2013-14 fiscal year at the Foundation’s annual meeting held on August 24. Jeff also serves as Chair of the Foundation’s Investment Committee and is a member of the Executive Committee. Jeff holds two undergraduate degrees from Fort Hays State University [economics (B.A ‘80) and finance (B.S ‘80)].
The Right to Privacy as it Applies to the Smartphone Era
This summer Americans learned that the National Security Agency over the past several years has collected data on citizen’s internet searches and telephone calls. With the cooperation of numerous telecommunications companies, the NSA monitored millions of Americans and gathered information including call metadata and call logs. Widespread debate ensued over privacy rights and the reasonableness of the NSA’s intrusion, if any, upon those rights. Though the NSA focused its information collection efforts on the …
Paula Deen: Cooking up Contract Problems
Most people by now are familiar with the circumstances surrounding Paula Deen and her fall from public grace. The circumstances surrounding Ms. Deen are a great reminder of the importance of well drafted agreements involving spokespersons and other contracts with key persons. A good business attorney can help a business protect the value in its business relationships at the outset by preparing well written contracts. Many Wichita businesses are more likely to enter into agreements …
FAA Policy Clarification for U.S. Non-Citizen Trusts
After more than two years of review, several public meetings and written public comments, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) is issuing a policy clarification in relation to situations where non-citizens are placing aircraft in trust for purposes of U.S. registration. This policy clarification becomes effective on September 16, 2013. In order to register an aircraft on the United States of America Aircraft Registry, the registrant needs to meet the definition of “U.S. citizen.” In summary, …
Klenda Austerman Participates in Spring Philanthropy Events
Springtime is a season for renewal, and this spring, Klenda Austerman renewed its commitment to several worthy causes impacting Wichita and the surrounding community. Attorneys, staff, and their families dedicated some time away from the office to raise money for local scholarship programs, promote disease prevention and education, and support youth mentoring efforts in Sedgwick County. Bright and early on April 6, 2013, a group from the firm participated in the 2nd Annual President’s Run …