By CANDICE JOHNSON “Ban the Box” laws requiring employers to remove criminal history questions from employment applications have been around since 1998 and have gained momentous ground in the 20-plus years since first enacted in Hawaii. Today, 14 states have statewide Ban the Box laws that apply to private employers, while over 30 states have […]
Read moreMissouri federal courts join the majority of authority rejecting business interruption coverage claims for coronavirus losses
By NICK R. DAUGHERTY With life returning to some semblance of normal amid what hopefully will be the end stages of the global pandemic, businesses throughout the country are attempting to rebound from the effects of extensive shutdowns and suspensions of operations. However, as noted here, many are encountering major setbacks with respect to business interruption […]
Read moreSupreme Court narrows computer fraud law
By DANIEL O. RAMÓN The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled 6-3 in favor of a narrow reading of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (CFAA), which subjects anyone who “intentionally accesses a computer without authorization or exceeds authorized access” to criminal liability and potential civil liability from persons suffering damage or loss as […]
Read moreHarris featured in article for KCUR’s series “Recognizing Black Excellence”
KCUR recently featured Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris LLP (SBH) named member Charlie Harris in an article for a series of stories aimed at showcasing Black success stories in Kansas City. Harris serves as the centerpiece for a larger discussion on success stories for Black business professionals in Kansas City. The article, part of a series […]
Read moreChambers USA ranks SBH as a top Labor & Employment practice in Kansas City
Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris LLC (SBH) is pleased to announce the firm once again ranks as one of Kansas City’s top Labor & Employment law firms in the 2021 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. Additionally, SBH members Michael Blumenthal, Kimberly Jones and Paul Seyferth earned distinction for their Labor & Employment practices […]
Read moreKansas City Business Journal interviews Blumenthal on legal considerations for employers maintaining, enforcing mask policies
The Kansas City Business Journal featured Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris LLC (SBH) member Michael L. Blumenthal in a recent article related to employers considering the enforcement of a mask policy in the workplace following CDC guidance allowing for looser restrictions on vaccinated individuals. Blumenthal noted that there is still little clarity in what constitutes best […]
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