Here in the Heartland, we consider ourselves guardians of the notion of family values. But San Francisco, California, may be even stronger on a portion of that concept. In a state where family leave is automatically granted to qualifying employees together with a state-funded 55 percent of salary for 15 weeks, city legislators are purportedly …
Family Law
The Importance of Trust in Estate Planning
A client recently called about a problem that occurs all too often. “It has to do with two of my favorite characters,” Bob Beachy says. “They are known colloquially as Fifi and Ramon, evil step-parents or simply second spouses after a death of one spouse and parent.” When Dad dies, his personal property is often left to his wife with the certain …
The Biggest Little Law Firm®, Van Osdol & Magruder, Features Laura J. Stevenson, PLS
Laura J. Stevenson, PLS, has been with the firm 7 years with over 30+ years of legal experience. She provides support to three partners and one of counsel, mostly in family law, litigation and probate. Laura has held numerous positions with the local and state chapters of NALS of Missouri, and is currently on the Education Committee for NALS … …
The Kansas City Star Announces: Missouri launches five-year campaign to nurture economic development
Here is an article from the Kansas City Star written by Kevin Collison. The article breaks down the economic development campaign implemented by Gov. Jay Nixon. The five-year campaign will focus on multiple industries for economic growth. Missouri launches five-year campaign to nurture economic development Gov. Jay Nixon laid out a five-year plan …
The Kansas City Star Announces: Google to meet with public on Wednesday in KCK
Here is a recent article from the Kansas City Star, written by Scott Canon, about Google officials meeting with the local public on Wednesday to answer questions pertaining to the newly acquired Internet project in Kansas City, Kansas. Google to meet with public on Wednesday in KCK Google officials will field questions at a 5 p.m. meeting Wednesday …
Kansas City Business Journal Announces: Country Club Plaza lands Zócalo Mexican Cuisine and Tequileria
Here is an article from the Kansas City Business Journal written by Krista Klaus, about a new mexican restaurant opening up in the Country Club Plaza, Zócalo Mexican Cuisine and Tequileria. Country Club Plaza lands Zócalo Mexican Cuisine and Tequileria Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza has been without a Mexican restaurant since Baja 600 closed in …