Firm attorney, Dana Apple spoke at the Mid-America Labor Management Conference.
Read MoreRobert Sauls, firm attorney joins Local 778 the Machinists union at Highway Trailer Sales, Inc. The machinists are on strike because the owner wants to reduce their pay by 10% after a three year freeze on wages.
Read MoreApologies are 43 years too late for Kevin Strickland, who has spent more than half of his life behind bars for murders prosecutors say he did not commit.
Read MoreThe Missouri Women’s Justice Awards have been celebrating extraordinary women lawyers, law students, rising stars, public officials and others in recognition of the standard of excellence they’ve set for their peers since 1999.
Read MoreIs this the best we can do? Letting Republicans turn their backs on the majority of Missourians?
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Immunity Bill is expected to arrive in the Missouri Senate any day now. This Bill RAISES the standards by which a Plaintiff must prove misconduct that caused an injury. The bill would shield businesses from liability for claims that fall out of workers’ compensation. In other words, a worker’s family member who is injured or killed through the worker’s workplace infection is left without a legal remedy.
Read MoreParson has asked Senate leadership to remove the COVID liability protection bill from the special session called to appropriate federal coronavirus relief funds.
Read MoreAs a former prosecutor I want to take a moment to reflect on the absurdity of concurrent jurisdiction. For those who do not know what concurrent jurisdiction is, as it pertains to this piece of legislation, it affords the attorney general the opportunity to prosecute a case over which he or she does not currently have jurisdiction. It infringes upon local control. Prosecutors are elected at the local level and the state should not be allowed to take control of those cases.
Read MoreSeveral years ago, the Labor Beacon published an article in its 8/31/12 edition, titled “Why Do Union Members Vote For Republicans?” It’s hard to fathom, that 8 years later, this continues to be a phenomenon that remains unanswered within the labor community.
Read MoreInterview: Robert Sauls is running for a second term representing District 21 in the Missouri House.
Read MoreBKTP is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Iezzi and Raymond Salva, Jr. from Associate to Partner with the law firm. They join existing Partners, John B. Boyd, J.R. Boyd, Jerry Kenter, Brianne Thomas, Mark Parrish and Josh Sanders.
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Last week marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and trade unions around the world are demanding governments ratify and implement International Labor Organization Convention 190 (C190), on ending violence and harassment in the workplace.
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Robert Sauls, the newest member of the firm and Missouri State Representative, strikes with UAW.
Read MoreThe Labor Department recently announced new rules that will allow your boss to fire you if they object to your religious preference. The rules give for-profit government contractors a free pass to discriminate against LGBTQ people, unwed pregnant women…
Read MoreOur client and friend, Captain Jerry Bayton passed away last month due to Multiple Myeloma cancer. Captain Bayton is the third KCMO firefighter in three years to die of cancer caused directly from his 25-year career as a firefighter.
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