Julie Parisi Publishes Article on a Supreme Court Opinion in Kansas Bar Journal
Seigfreid Bingham attorney Julie Parisi recently authored an article in the Kansas Bar Journal, a publication of the Kansas Bar Association.
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Mark Opara Provides Insights to Students at the UMKC School of Law
Seigfreid Bingham attorney Mark
Opara recently guest-lectured in a Health Law course at the University of
Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law.
Students had the unique opportunity to gain firsthand
insights into the complexities of health law. Mark’s lecture featured
discussion on the fraud and […]
Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Challenges to Proposition A (including Missouri Paid Sick Time Law & Minimum Wage Increase)
By: John Vering and Katie Conklin On April 29, 2025, the Missouri Supreme Court issued a decision rejecting challenges to Missouri Proposition A, which increased the Missouri Minimum Wage and created a requirement that most Missouri employees be entitled to […]
Mark Opara and Mirjana Gacanich Publish Article in Ingram’s Magazine
Seigfreid Bingham attorneys Mark Opara and Mirjana Gacanich wrote an article in the March 2025 edition of Ingram’s magazine.
In their article, Mark and Mirjana cover the recent
DEI-Related Executive Orders and how they may have impacted certain sectors,
including federal agencies, private […]
Kansas Legislature Amends Law to Strengthen Employers’ Ability to Enforce Non-Solicit Agreements
By: John Vering and Shannon Johnson
The Kansas Legislature has amended its Restraint of Trade Act effective July 1, 2025, to create some conclusive presumptions regarding when non-solicit agreements are enforceable and to require that courts reform overly broad non-solicit agreements. These changes are contained in Senate Bill 241, which amends KSA 50-163. These amendments are both significant and very employer-friendly. However, it should be noted that this new law applies only to non-solicit agreements and not to non-compete agreements. As many of you know, a non-solicit agreement prevents an employee from soliciting customers to move their business to a new company and can prevent an employee from soliciting employees to leave their employer. A non-compete agreement is broader and prevents an employee from going to work for a competitor.
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Latest Update on Missouri’s Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Sick Leave Requirements, Lawsuit Challenging Proposition A, and Potential Missouri Legislative Changes to Proposition A
By: John Vering and Katie Conklin
As we explained in our previous client alert, on November 5, 2024, Missouri voters approved Proposition A by over 57%, which increased the Missouri Minimum Wage to $13.75, effective January 1, 2025, and will increase it to $15.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Thereafter, the Missouri Minimum Wage will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Further, Proposition A requires that most Missouri non-governmental employers provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, effective May 1, 2025. Proposition A also requires that Missouri employers post and send a notice regarding paid sick leave to employees by April 15, 2025. On March 19, 2025, we published another client alert with an update on the pending litigation challenging Proposition A and potential legislative changes to Proposition A.
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2025 Seigfreid Bingham Business Development and Marketing Recap – Quarter 1
Seigfreid Bingham has been involved in several community, marketing, client-focused, and business development initiatives during Quarter 1 (January 2025-March 2025).
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René Calabrese Honored with MLM Women’s Justice Award
Seigfreid Bingham is pleased to announce René Calabrese has been recognized with a 2025 Women’s Justice Award by Missouri Lawyers Media (MLM).
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