Seigfreid Bingham News & Blog
Update on Court Rulings on FTC Final Rule Banning Non-Competes
By: John Vering
FTC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-2 to issue a Final Rule (“Rule”) that would generally ban employers from entering into non-competes with workers and require employers to notify workers that their existing non-compete agreements are unenforceable. We published a client alert explaining the Final Rule, which is scheduled to take effect September 4, 2024 (unless enjoined/stopped by a court).
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Rob Maher and Seigfreid Bingham Obtain Favorable Outcomes for Clients in Summary Judgments
Seigfreid Bingham attorney Rob Maher recently obtained summary judgments in two different cases, favoring our clients. Details on the cases are below.
Summary Judgment for
Business Client in Jackson County, Missouri
A rarely granted summary judgment was entered […]
Seigfreid Bingham Continues to Support LAKC
Seigfreid Bingham is pleased to continue to support the Lawyers Association of Kansas City (LAKC) through a firm membership and various sponsorships. The firm sponsored the LAKC–Young Lawyers Section (YLS) Annual Luncheon and the Mock Trial Competition hosted by LAKC-YLS earlier this year.
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June Marks 50 Years of Seigfreid Bingham
Seigfreid Bingham, PC, a prominent full-service law firm based in Kansas City, Missouri, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary in June 2024. The firm, known for its commitment to high-quality work and strong client relationships, has been a cornerstone of the Kansas City legal community since its inception.
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Steve Kyle Appointed Chair of LFA Business Law Section
Seigfreid Bingham attorney Steve Kyle was recently appointed Chair of the Law Firm Alliance (LFA) Business Law Section. The LFA is a legal organization focused on providing a trusted international network of mid-sized law firms, and Seigfreid Bingham is the LFA Missouri firm.
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EEOC Issues Final Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace
By: Katie A. Conklin and John A. Vering[1]
On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a long-anticipated update to its enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace. The EEOC’s previous guidance had not been updated since 1999. The updated guidance reflects the legal and social changes of the past two decades and includes over 70 hypothetical examples of unlawful workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; sexual orientation; and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, and genetic information.
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