Daily Record (Kansas City, MO) articles from October 2003

Daily Record (Kansas City, MO) archives from October 2003

UMKC moves forward in Bar Exam race.
October 1, 2003... Byline: Christine Curtin When Professor Ed Hood heard about UMKC's 88 percent pass rate in the July Missouri Bar Exam, he let out a cry of joy. University of Missouri-Kansas City UMKC law School fared better then the statewide average as...

UMKC, MU Bar Exam participants finish well above average.
October 1, 2003... Byline: Christine Curtin University of Missouri-Columbia and University of Missouri-Kansas City Law Schools have something to brag about.These two law schools, which represent the Eastern half of the state, both surpassed the statewide...

Commentary: How the professional legal secretary is evolving.
October 1, 2003... Byline: Christine Ann Hughes Two articles have appeared in the American Bar Journal this year regarding legal secretaries. The earlier of the two articles suggested that the traditional legal secretary is evolving into a data entry clerk....

Commission errs in granting unemployment benefits.
October 3, 2003... Byline: Christine Curtin A decision by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission awarding a woman unemployment benefits was a misapplication of the law because of failure to resolve a credibility issue.In the case Hornbuckle Heating...

MO Court of Appeals allows pursuit of medical malpractice claim because of bankruptcy.
October 6, 2003... Byline: Christine Curtin The Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision denying a man the chance to pursue his medical malpractice claim because of his bankruptcy. In a decision handed down last week, the Court of Appeals for the...

Commentary: Public input crucial to court changes.
October 6, 2003... Byline: Judge Jay A. Daugherty "Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better." ...

Commentary: Using a non-engagement letter to protect yourself.
October 7, 2003... Byline: Jim Wirken This week's "tip" regarding the area of "administration," which is one of the five elements that make up every business in the world, is about non-engagement letters. I can almost hear the collective groan! Some of you...

'Daily Record' hosts probate paralegal seminar.
October 8, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The changing of the guard at the Probate Division of Jackson County's Circuit Court was cause for a special seminar hosted by The Daily Record for probate paralegals last week.More than 30 paralegals from Kansas City...

U of Missouri-KC enrollment up almost three percent for 2003.
October 9, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Enrollment for University of Missouri-Kansas City's Fall 2003 semester was up 2.62 percent from last year with 14,2444 students taking 137, 632.5 credit hours. The largest increases were in The School of Nursing and...

KC chamber's economic forecast predicts 21,000 new jobs.
October 9, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce releases its annual Economic Forecast for FY2004. The report states employment will turn positive resulting in 21,000 new jobs in Kansas City. The report, prepared by The...

Court allows couple to pursue insurance fraud claim.
October 9, 2003... Byline: Christine Curtin A woman who was crippled in a helicopter crash was given the right to retry her case due to insurance fraud stemming from her settlement.The Court of Appeals for the Western District of Missouri ruled that Sheila...

Gov. Holden bans concealed weapons in state buildings.
October 9, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Governor Bob Holden has banned concealed weapons in state owned or operated businesses to protect the safety of state employees and the general public. Weapons are currently banned in state buildings but would have...

Eighth Circuit denies motion for rehearing.
October 9, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and North Dakota's petition to rehear a June '03 decision which held flood control and navigation are the dominant functions of...

Writ of mandamus ordered by Court of Appeals in probation case.
October 10, 2003... Byline: Christine Curtin A man who finished his prison sentence won the right for probation after the trial court disagreed with the recommendations of the Board of Probation and Parole.The Court of Appeals for the Western District of...

Western District Court Of Appeals hears oral arguments in four cases at Missouri Western State Univ.
October 13, 2003... Byline: Christine Curtin Students at Missouri Western State University were treated to a rare view of government in action when the Western District Court of Appeals held court on campus last Wednesday.A three-judge panel consisting of...

Commentary: Using a tickler card system to keep track of dates.
October 14, 2003... Byline: Jim Wirken If you are trying to stay abreast of important dates as well as statute of limitations on various matters that you are handling it is wise to use a tickler card system. I've seen every type of tickler system you can...

City of KC and U of MO-KC form City Internship Program.
October 15, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The City of Kansas City, Mo., and the University of Missouri-Kansas City have created the first comprehensive City Internship Program. The program is a new strategic partnership between Kansas City, Missouri's two...

Gov. Holden to host Midwestern Governor's Conference.
October 15, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Gov. Bob Holden will host the 34th annual meeting of the Midwestern Governors' Conference in St. Louis. The two-day event, slated for November 6-7, will be held at the Renaissance Grand Hotel. Thirteen governors have...

How is the Citistates Report doing?
October 15, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer A year and a half ago, The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and Shughart Thomson & Kilroy met to review the findings of the Citistates Report and find ways to better unite the Greater Kansas City region. On...

Commentary: The courts - Are they no longer for everyone?
October 15, 2003... Byline: Bob Barton A young lady comes into your office telling you she thinks she and her co-workers have not been paid overtime. Or a long-standing business client has a former customer who is making threats about suing over losses, and...

Blackwell Sanders launches new corporate image.
October 15, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Blackwell Sanders recently launched a new corporate image through their Web site, advertising and marketing materials. The new image stresses their client-first attitude and are all designed to complement each other....

Spencer, Fane, Britt and Browne LLP expands St. Louis office.
October 15, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Spencer Fane has doubled the number of attorneys in its St. Louis office. To accommodate the firm, Spencer Fane has taken 26,629 feet in the new Shaw Park Plaza at One North Brentwood Blvd. in Clayton. Spencer Fane was...

Commentary: Is one of your employees a threat?
October 20, 2003... Byline: Kimberly F. Seten, Esq. In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court held in a unanimous opinion that employers may refuse to hire or place an individual whose medical condition constitutes a "direct threat" to himself or herself. This was...

Commentary: Keeping track of your information with one tool.
October 21, 2003... Byline: Jim Wirken This week we are continuing to talk about "tips" regarding the area of "administration." Remember, "administration" is the second element that makes up one of the five elements that are part of every business in the...

REAL PROPERTY TEAM of KC employee becomes licensed broker.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Linda Cone, REAL PROPERTY TEAMS of Kansas City, LLC and The Cone Team, has completed state mandated course work and is a licensed broker.

Greater KC Chamber of Commerce Johnson County names new group of leaders.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Johnson County Business Leadership Council has named a new slate of Johnson County leaders to its ranks. They include: Kevin Barth, Commerce Bank; Dr. David Benson, Blue...

Gov. Holden appoints public member of State Banking Board.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Rodney Beard of Liberty has been appointed as a public member of the State Banking Board by Gov. Bob Holden. Beard, who has a private dental practice, will consider appeals from certain decisions made by the...

Producing artistic director of Missouri Repertory receives contract extension.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Peter Altman, producing artistic director of the Missouri Repertory, has received a three-year contract extension. Altman joined the Rep in August 2000. His current contract runs through July 2004.

Center for the City at the U of MO-KC honored as 'Community Anchor'.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The Center for the City at the University of Missouri-Kansas City has been honored by FOCUS Kansas City as a "Community Anchor." The designation acknowledges exceptional contributions by the organization to the...

REAL PROPERTY TEAMS of KC broker completes designation phase.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Marlin Cone, broker for REAL PROPERTY TEAMS of Kansas City, LLC and RPT Commercial, has completed the second phase of the CCIM (Commercial) designation.

Law firm names new director of Strategic Diversity Initiatives.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Tina L. Harris is the new director of Strategic Diversity Initiatives for Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP. Harris, who has been with SHB since 1998, was a founding member of SHB's Diversity Committee. Harris and the firm's...

Missouri Corn Growers Assn. receives environmental award.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The Missouri Corn Growers Association has received the Governor's Environmental Excellence Award. MCGA contracts with the Environmental Resources Coalition for the implementation of the Watershed Research, Assessment...

Merriam Fire Department receives safety award.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The Merriam Fire Department has received a Life Safety Achievement Award for 2002 by the Residential Fire Safety Institute. The award recognizes local fire prevention activities that contribute to reducing the number...

Insurers refund $1M for errors found on state exams.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Three major insurers have completed $1 million in refunds to more than 11,000 Missouri policyholders and 39 health-care facilities for errors detected in market conduct examinations by the Department of...

Groundbreaking today for third building at North Oak Medical Park.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The third phase in a thriving Northland medical campus is slated to open for business in approximately April 2004. North Oak Medical Park will sponsor a groundbreaking ceremony for its third medical office building in...

Commission offers $70M in mortgages for first-time buyers.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The Missouri Housing Development Commission has made $70 million available for first-time homebuyers through their First Place Home Loan program. The loans are being offered at 5.08 percent or 6.08 percent with a 4...

KC law partner to receive Liberty and Justice Legacy Award.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer C. Patrick McLarney, a partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon, LLP, is the recipient of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation's first annual Liberty and Justice Legacy Award. This award differs from others, according to...

8th National Court Technology Conference begins today in KC.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Consider a few of the mounting issues courts are grappling with on a daily basis and in increasingly tough financial times: More and more children are spending untold hours winding through family and juvenile courts -...

Commentary: Using an efficient filing system to stay on top of client matters.
October 28, 2003... Byline: Jim Wirken Our topic this week again focuses "tips" regarding the area of "administration." "Administration" is the second of the five parts that make up every business in the world. Previously, we talked extensively about the...

Missouri Community Service Commission announces funds for youth projects.
October 29, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Members of the Missouri Community Service Commission have voted to give more than $40,000 in mini-grants to community service projects across the state that involve youth. Lt. Gov. Joe Maxwell, who serves as chairman...

National Guard goes through restructuring.
October 29, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The Missouri National Guard is undergoing a restructuring initiative that will include the redesignation of the state headquarters, reorganization of several units and the closure of some National Guard armory...

Housing and Community Development Plan applications ready.
October 29, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Applications are being accepted for the 2004-2008 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan until Nov. 21. Citizens, organizations, non-profit corporations and for-profit businesses may apply to participate...

Lathrop & Gage hires new associates.
October 29, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Lathrop & Gage has hired Dan E. Cranshaw, Jr.; Rebecca J. King; Jessica E. Merrigan; Sean A. Power; Kito B. Robinson, Amy K. Hansen and Jamison K. Shipman as associates. All will work at the Kansas City office with the...

New Alert Missouri Oversight Committee member named.
October 29, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Mike Carter, president/general manager of the Carter Broadcast Group, has been named to the Governor's newly created Alert Missouri Oversight Committee to review and revise criteria and procedures for the state's child...

American College of Trial Lawyers names new committee member.
October 29, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Dan Boulware of Shugart Thompson & Kilroy was recently appointed to the Samuel E. Gates Litigation Award Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Shughart Thompson & Kilroy announces honors.
October 30, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Bill Quirk of Shughart Thompson & Kilroy won the Senior Men's Golf Championship at the Kansas City Country Club.Jennifer Anne Marsh of Shughart Thompson & Kilroy was recently elected to the Order of the Woolsack at...

Blackwell Sanders announces new partners.
October 30, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Jeffrey A. Kennard and Michael E. Callahan have returned to Blackwell Sanders as partners in the firm's Kansas City, Mo., office. Both join the firm's Litigation Department and practice in the areas of Business &...

Quilogy names new general manager.
October 30, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Michael Smith has been promoted from acting general manager to general manager for the Quilogy/Kansas City office.

Legal Aid of Western MO receives $10K grant.
October 30, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The Ewing M. Kauffman Fund for Greater Kansas City, has given Legal Aid of Western Missouri a $10,000 grant to create a self-renewing account to defray out-of-pocket litigation expenses for cases handled by volunteer...

Struggle for human rights focus of talk at Truman Presidential Museum & Library.
October 31, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer On Friday, Nov. 7, Dr. Carol Anderson of the University of Missouri-Columbia will give a talk at the Truman Presidential Museum & Library on "The Creation of a Kansas City Statesman: Roy Wilkins and the Struggle for...

City of Kansas City Auditor's Office releases report on governance assessment.
October 31, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The City of Kansas City Auditor's Office has released a special report on governance assessment. The report provides the Mayor and City Council with information to help understand the governance practices of boards and...

Heart of Healthcare Banquet to honor outstanding registered nurses in Kansas.
October 31, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The 13th Annual Nursing: The Heart of Healthcare banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel. The event recognizes outstanding registered nurses in Kansas and the Kansas City...

Deadline approaching for application to Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City Trustees' Scholars Program.
October 31, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer Students entering college as undergraduates in the 2004-05 academic year have less than three weeks to apply for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Trustees' Scholars Program. The deadline is November 14 for...

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Interdisciplinary Computing & Engineering changes name.
October 31, 2003... Byline: Staff Writer The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Interdisciplinary Computing and Engineering has changed its name to the School of Computing and Engineering. The change was done to bring the name of the school in line...