Morris Laing News and Articles
Attorney Danielle Carter Expands Practice Into Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our Chicago attorney Danielle Carter completed a training course in Mediation at Chicago’s Northwestern University and followed that up with training to become a Collaborative Attorney. She has done so in order to expand her practice into alternative dispute...
Federal Court Blocks Overtime Rule
November 23, 2016 In a stunning decision, yesterday a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. The DOL’s rule, which was set to go into effect on December 1, would have more than doubled the minimum...
Defense Verdict Obtained in Nuisance Trial
Morris Laing Wichita attorneys Ryan Peck and Will Wohlford successfully defended a beef slaughterhouse against nuisance claims by 14 plaintiffs who live in a neighborhood adjacent to the slaughterhouse. The plaintiffs alleged that the operation of the slaughterhouse...
Attorney Kimberly Bonifas to Serve on KU School of Law Alumni Board of Governors; Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
Morris Laing Wichita attorney Kimberly K. Bonifas was selected to serve on the KU School of Law Alumni Board of Governors, beginning Fall 2016. The Board of Governors serves as the representation and the voice of alumni to the law school. She was also selected to the...
Kansas Employment Law: Emergencies & Handgun Policies
April 7, 2016 Emergencies in the Workplace In light of the recent tragedies, you may be wondering what policies, if any, you should have in place to deal with not only workplace violence, but other types of emergencies such as those related to weather or a fire. We...