Missouri’s statutes may require him to retire, but Judge Anthony Romano has no intention of settling down, partly due to a doctor’s order.“It’s my doctor’s prescription,” Judge Romano said. “He said, ‘You will not retire.'”Judge Romano, who will be 70 ...
Read More »Ambiguities in court decision leads to remand
Missing and unclear information in the Circuit Court of Clay County’s ruling concerning an easement has led the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District to remand the case for clarification. The case concerned two abutting businesses in Smithville, ...
Read More »Williams Communications' records not subject to Sunshine Law
Missouri’s Sunshine Law may shed light on records and actions by public governmental bodies, but entities created and governed by state statutes can still keep their records locked up tight. Public governmental bodies, according to Section 610.022.5, RSMo. 2000, are ...
Read More »License revocation nearly 2 years after conviction found proper
Receiving a notice for the revocation of a driver’s license two years after the last violation conviction may be a surprise, but it is proper according to law. A driver’s license will be revoked if the driver has 12 or ...
Read More »Western District Court of Appeals has new chief judge
After two years of overseeing the Western District Court of Appeals, Judge Paul Spinden passes the gavel to new Chief Judge Joseph Ellis. Judge Ellis takes charge of the Court’s administrative functions today, and will serve as chief judge for ...
Read More »Failure to rebut aggravating circumstances leads to vacated death sentence
A death sentence handed down by the Phelps County Circuit Court was remanded to the motion court for resentencing due to the attorney’s failure to fully investigate claims made against his client.Rufus James Ervin was convicted of murder in the ...
Read More »Two Kansas City attorneys strike out on their own
Holding the same ideals of a law school graduate, two local attorneys take their practice into their own hands.Aaron Woods and Lisa Bower open the doors to their law firm, Woods & Bower, today with the hopes of building their ...
Read More »All-female, all-African American law firm launched
Look out Kansas City, there’s a new and unique firm in town.Kelly Connor, Melinda Clark-Sann, Tracey Chappell and Rebecca Rivers have opened the doors to an all-female, all African American law firm in the Kansas City area. “There is a ...
Read More »Collaborative law provides alternative to lengthy marriage dissolutions
Many things in life require cooperation between people to achieve success. Marriage, business relationships and divorce, are a few examples. Twelve Kansas City area attorneys are finding out if it is possible to help two people achieve a peaceful, successful ...
Read More »Court of Appeals rules Kansas City demolition order improper
An order for demolition of a building in the Kansas City area was incomplete in that it did not include the specific findings of the inspector.The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District agreed with the appellant, Robert L. ...
Read More »KC attorney gets unusual Kansas settlement
A dynamic plaintiff and a tragic accident recently brought about a less than typical settlement in a recent personal injury case in Kansas.Attorney Victor A. Bergman, who was assisted by Steve Six, both of Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, were prepared ...
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