Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Today, April 16, lay aside your usual work attire and replace it with your pajamas to celebrate Wear your Pajamas to Work Day! Drop a pic below to show off your PJs for today!

Join us for this upcoming CLE webinar: A Roundup of 2020's Noteworthy Copyright and Trademark Cases Thursday, April 22, 2021 2:00 4:40 PM KCMBA Webinar/Access link sent prior to program Credit: MO 3.0 / KS - 3.0... Cost: KCMBA Member - $110 / Non-Member - $160 This program will focus on the 20 best (read: most interesting to the author) trademark and copyright cases from 2020, with summaries of each case and its holdings, and discussion of what these opinions mean for both trademark and copyright jurisprudence but also day to day practice. Register --> http://bit.ly/3kaAczU Flyer --> https://bit.ly/3siGekY

Join us for this upcoming CLE webinar: Cannabis Law: Where are we now? Developed with the KCMBA Cannabis Law Committee Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12:00 1:15 PM KCMBA Webinar/Access link sent prior to program Credit: Credit: Missouri 1.5 / Kansas - 1.5... Cost: KCMBA Member - $55 / Non-Member - $90 This program will provide an update on the status of the roll out of the legal medical cannabis market in Missouri, licensing appeals, state and federal legislation, and ethical considerations for attorneys working with clients on cannabis related matters. Register --> https://bit.ly/3d7Zsnr Flyer --> https://bit.ly/39gDGwo

Join us for this upcoming FREE CLE webinar: How to Lawyer in Juvenile Court - Developed with KCMBA Juvenile Law Committee Monday, April 19, 2021 2:00 3:15 PM KCMBA Webinar/Access link sent prior to program Credit: Credit: Missouri 1.5 / Kansas - 1.5... Cost: Free to 2021 KCMBA Members This program will provide the basic process of abuse and neglect cases, what to expect at each hearing, important rules and cases to know regarding court appointments/abuse and neglect cases (including how to withdraw from cases), and tips to making their experience smoother and more positive in the Circuit Court of Jackson County Family Court Division. The goal of the program is to provide attorneys the tools to be better prepared when receiving a first juvenile court appointment. Register --> https://bit.ly/2QIZ9YE Flyer --> https://bit.ly/3sreomN

*NEW EPISODE ALERT* Catch the newest episode of #InReKCMBA that celebrates the distinguished career of Hon. Laura Denvir Stith, of the Missouri Supreme Court! Listen on inrekcmba.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts!

This #FellowFriday, we would like to give a special recognition to Greg Bentz! Greg is a Partner at Sharp Law LLP. For over 35 years, Greg has advised and advocated for his clients. He is equally at home in the courtroom and the boardroom. Greg has a strong substantive knowledge of the antitrust laws and all types of business disputes. His understanding of legal, business, and financial principles allows him to efficiently assist clients in reaching their business objectives.... Greg has been included in The Best Lawyers in America, Antitrust Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers, the Kansas City Business Journal Best of the Bar, and Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers. Greg is a past president of both #KCMBA and #KCMBF. Thank you, Greg, for your continued support of KCMBA! For more information on the benefits of being a #KCMBAFellow, please visit us online. http://kcmba.org/fellow

Ask-A-Lawyer phone lines are open on more time TONIGHT from 5:30-7:30 PM! To find a lawyer, go to kclawyerfinder.com. For more information, click the link on FOX4 News Kansas City's post below!

Join us for this upcoming CLE webinar: Medical Liability and Immunity during the Pandemic - Developed with the KCMBA Medical-Legal/Nursing Home Negligence Committee Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:00 3:45 PM KCMBA Webinar/Access link sent prior to program Credit: Credit: Missouri 2.0 / Kansas - 2.0... Cost: KCMBA Member - $80 / Non-Member - $120 This program will explore the various health care provider immunity arguments happening in Missouri, Kansas, and at the federal level during the pandemic. Register --> https://bit.ly/2P8dMUM Flyer --> https://bit.ly/3d8VD1b

Raise the bar and fight hunger with Harvesters - The Community Food Network! Register now at www.harvesters.org/foodfromthebar

Thanks for the shoutout, FOX4 News Kansas City! Don't forget the Ask-A-Lawyer phone lines are open again tonight and tomorrow from 5:30 - 7:30 PM!

Get to know the Official eDiscovery Partner of KCMBA, Complete Legal. Bradette Groves is their Director of Project Management. She is a certified paralegal with 10 years of eDiscovery experience. She knows what clients want and how their processes work.

Get your legal questions answered for free through ‘Ask-A-Lawyer’ phone lines this week! Ask-A-Lawyer Phone lines will be open this Monday through Thursday (April 5-8) from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Click the link to learn more

We love featuring local KC artists! Sneak peak of our 2021 Bar Directory! Posted @withregram @davevonfintel Honored for KCMBA to ask for one of my shots to be featured on the cover of their 2021 Bar Directory and provide such a nice write-up about me to boot.

You can be a lawyer. Check out the #YouCanBeALawyer video to hear from first-generation attorneys in Kansas City who attended local high schools. Former KCMBA President Athena Dickson says, As frustrating and unfair as it is to be a student at an underserved school, this is just one step. If you reach out and ask for help with your goal, you will get help. If you are junior/senior high school student in a PREP-KC school/district, we encourage you to apply to be a 2021 Stude...nt Law Academy scholar! Have you ever considered being a lawyer? To learn more, visit our website at kcmbf.org/sla. View the campaign video here: https://vimeo.com/481017358

This #FellowFriday, we would like to give a special recognition to Dan Blegen! Daniel Blegen is a partner at Spencer Fane LLP, where he has an active civil litigation practice in Missouri and nationwide. His practice includes a broad array of business litigation, ranging from breaches of contract and business torts, to trade secret theft and unfair competition, to governmental investigations and enforcement actions. Daniel represents corporations and individuals, both as plai...ntiffs and defendants. Prior to joining the firm, Daniel was a law clerk for Hon. Scott O. Wright in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. In addition to his law practice, Daniel served on the executive committee of #KCMBA, and served as the 2017 president of the organization. Thank you, Dan, for your continued support of KCMBA! For more information on the benefits of being a #KCMBAFellow, please visit us online. http://kcmba.org/fellow

Circuit Court Cancels Jury Trials through February 28, 2021. Click the link to read the full notice: https://kcmba.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com//2021-004+Updated

Still need to renew your KCMBA membership for 2021? It's never too late to join! Click the link to renew or join today!

Happy Friday! On this first #FellowFriday of 2021 we are featuring Ron Nguyen! Ronald Nguyen is the owner of The Law Office of Ronald Nguyen, LLC, which focuses on Immigration, Criminal, Family Law, and Personal Injury law; however, Ron handles a variety of cases within Missouri and Kansas. Ron has and continues to serve on multiple legal and non-legal committees, non-profit boards, and leadership programs in Kansas City. Ron received the KCMBA’s YLS President’s Award, the Mi...ssouri Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Award in Public Service, and the KCMBA’s President’s Award on behalf of the Asian American Bar Association of Kansas City, which he served as the President. Ron was selected for Super Lawyer's Rising Star in 2018-2020. Ron received his B.A. at Loyola University Chicago and his J.D. at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Thank you, Ron, for all that you do to support KCMBA! For more information on the benefits of being a #KCMBAFellow, please visit us online. http://kcmba.org/fellow

Need to order additional copies of the upcoming 2021 Bar Directory? All KCMBA Members receive one complimentary copy with their membership. To order more copies, click the link: http://kcmba.org/web/KCMBA_Website/Membership/Order.aspx

The link below showcases the new KC Municipal Court Docket for January and February of 2021

Click the link to read Administrative Order 2020-221 Extension of Eviction Moratorium per CDC Order

Happy New Year, #KCMBA Members!

Happy Friday! This week our #FellowFriday is featuring Peter Goss! Peter Goss is the founding member of The Goss Law Firm, P.C., and has been practicing in the area of personal injury and mass tort litigation his entire career. Peter has represented and obtained favorable results for countless victims of automobile collisions, slip and fall accidents, severe burn injuries, railroad accidents, medical malpractice, and others. Peter has also represented hundreds of clients in m...ass tort litigation, including those injured by Avandia, Yaz/Yazmin, testosterone drugs, Actos, IVC filters and Attune Knee Replacements, to name a few. In his practice, Peter has maintained a dedication to client interaction and has worked tirelessly to ensure that his clients are fairly compensated for their injuries. Thank you, Peter, for all that you do to support KCMBA! For more information on the benefits of being a #KCMBAFellow, please visit us online. http://kcmba.org/fellow

Click the link to read Updated Court Operations under Supreme Court Operational Directives - Effective November 5, 2020 - Family Justice Center to operate at Phase 1

Join us for KCMBA's Virtual Annual Meeting presented by Siro Smith Dickson, PC on December 4th at 12 PM. The Annual Meeting is typically held each year at the Sheraton Hotel Crown Center, however, will be held this year virtually due to COVID-19. The Annual Meeting offers many sponsorship levels, which come with added benefits such as advertising and marketing promotion pre- and post-event. Sponsorship prices range from $1000-$5,000. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/3...jXUxqE For more information about the event & sponsorships, click here: https://bit.ly/3kSDUxM See more

Don't forget to vote today! Your voice is important, use it to make a difference

Please click the link below to read Administrative Order 2020-028 regarding the phases of Platte County Courthouse

#KCMBA will be closed Tuesday, November 3rd in observance of Election Day. Don't forget to get vote tomorrow!

Please click the link below to read the 16th Judicial Circuit Court's Statement Regarding Judicial Retention Election

This #FellowFriday, we would like to give a special recognition to J.J. Burns! J.J. practices with Dollar, Burns & Becker, LC. He focuses his practice on personal injury cases and specializes in handling claims against motor carriers. He is a graduate of #KCMBA’s Bar Leadership Academy, and is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. J.J. has written and presented extensively on the issues of truck safety and motor carrier liability. He is a member of both The Missouri Bar and Illinois State Bar Association. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Thank you, J.J., for your continued support of KCMBA! For more information on the benefits of being a #KCMBAFellow, please visit us online. http://kcmba.org/fellow

KCMBA 2021 membership is underway! Be sure to renew your 2021 dues by logging in below. We are so thankful for all of our members and the continued support! *If you need help with your username or password, please email [email protected]

Thank you to all who attended #KCMBF's 23rd Annual Domestic Violence Alliance this past Friday! Here's a glimpse into the powerful program that was put on

New Kansas City Municipal Court procedures updated October 22, 2020. Please click the link to read the updates https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/municipal-court

Click the link below to read Administrative Order 2020-179. Updated Court Operations under Supreme Court Operational Directives - Effective October 24, 2020 - Kansas City Courthouse to operate at Phase 1

Happy Friday! This week our #FellowFriday is featuring Tom Bender! Tom has been a trial lawyer for almost 40 years, and is a partner at Horn Aylward & Bandy, LLC. He has appeared as lead counsel in numerous State and Federal Courts throughout the nation, including class actions and multi-district litigation matters involving consumer and antitrust matters. In addition to a nationwide trial practice, he is frequently requested as a mediator in complex litigation matters. Tom h...as served in numerous bar organizations and activities, including #KCMBA (president 2010), #KCMBF (president 2017) and The Missouri Bar Board of Governors (president 2019), receiving President’s Awards from both KCMBA and KCMBF. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Best of the Bar by the Kansas City Business Journal and as a SuperLawyer in the Missouri and Kansas editions. Thank you, Tom, for all that you do to support KCMBA! For more information on the benefits of being a #KCMBAFellow, please visit us online. http://kcmba.org/fellow