Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Kansas City- Seigfreid Bingham was named among the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, Eleventh Edition in the following categories. National Tier 3Franchise LawHealth Care LawMetropolitan Tier 1Kansas City-MO Commercial LitigationConstruction LawFranchise LawHealth Care LawLitigation – ConstructionReal Estate LawTrusts & Estates Law Metropolitan Tier 2Kansas City-MOCorporate LawEmployment Law – ManagementLabor […]
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Friday, October 30, 2020
October 30, 2020 By Mark Opara and Bailie Schnackenberg On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law, allocating $100 billion in funding for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (the “Fund”). As outlined in previous alerts, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]
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Monday, October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020 By Curry Sexton and Greg Whiston As expected, the NCAA introduced legislation last week that marks another step in the move toward permitting student-athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”). The legislation will be presented for a final vote at the NCAA Convention in January 2021. In the […]
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
October 7, 2020 By Mark Opara, Emily Crane, and Bailie Schnackenberg On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law, allocating $100 billion in funding for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (the “Fund”). As outlined in previous alerts, the U.S. Department of Health and […]
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
UPDATED: January 4, 2020 Seigfreid Bingham’s trial victory from this past September was further bolstered by recent rulings from the Court on December 18, 2020. Our client, S & H Farm Supply, Inc. was previously awarded a $5.879 million jury verdict against defendant Bad Boy, Inc. for breach of contract and unlawful termination of a […]
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Friday, September 25, 2020
By Curry Sexton and Greg Whiston On Thursday, Reps. Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), alongside three Republican and three Democrat cosponsors, introduced a bill that would provide clarity and uniformity to the ongoing battle over the name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) rights of college athletes. The bill is the second NIL-related bill introduced […]
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Monday, September 14, 2020
By: John Vering and Mark Opara On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) posted revisions to its regulations implementing the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). These new regulations are in response to a ruling by the U.S. District Court […]
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Thursday, September 10, 2020
By: John Vering and Mark Opara On September 8, 2020, the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance in the form of an updated technical assistance document (“TAD”) entitled “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. ” This new guidance adds 18 Questions and Answers to […]
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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
By: John Vering and Mark Opara On August 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance on an employer’s obligations under the Families First Corona Virus Response Act (FFCRA) regarding when covered employees are entitled to paid leave as schools reopen for the fall. With some schools opening only for remote learning or […]
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Thursday, August 20, 2020
August 20, 2020 By Mark Opara and Emily Crane On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law, allocating $100 billion in funding for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (the “Fund”). As outlined in previous alerts, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]
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