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 …
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Kansas City Super Lawyer Tom Bradshaw Obtains Rare Federal Victory for Defense
One of Van Osdol’s very own, Tom Bradshaw, recently obtained an interesting victory in the U.S. District Court for Kansas. The government had charged an employer with money laundering, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit both. The client, a drywall subcontractor, cashed checks he received from the general contractor and used this cash to pay a crew …
Kansas City Law Firm Wins Super Lawyers Award Again!
Once more, Van Osdol, P.C. was recognized by Super Lawyers Business Edition as the Top Medium Sized Business & Transaction Law Firm in Missouri! We were similarly honored in 2012, making it two of the last four years. Read this past blog to learn more. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer …
Kansas City Law Firm Shares Rich History of the River Market
Cities tend to get established for various geographical attributes and the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers is a perfect example. River travel was among the earliest forms of conveyance in the discovery and settling of the American West. There is so much history to the part of our town we now call River Market, that it is hard to …
Kansas City Law Firm Shares Do’s and Don’ts for Workplace Holiday Parties
Do’s and Don’ts for Workplace Holiday Parties With the holiday party season upon us, there are some legal considerations that should be observed when hosting or attending a holiday party in the workplace. While we don’t mean to dampen anyone’s holiday spirit, please keep the following in mind during this time of year: Photo Credit: Local 10 …
Kansas City Law Firm Provides Guide to the Best Holiday Lights in Area
Magruder Report: Kansas City Holiday Lights Displays If you are looking for holiday lights displays, look no further. Here is your guide to the best lights in the Kansas City area. Plaza Lights: The plaza lights have been illuminating Country Club Plaza since 1925, now with over 80 miles of lights and 280,000 multi-colored bulbs …
