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Yocum scores appellate victory in class action

September 02, 2008 19:29

On August 26, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld a dismissal obtained by Beckie Yocum of a class action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.  The claims arose from alleged usury violations under the National Bank Act and the ...

Beckie Yocum Secures Victory in Employment Case

August 22, 2008 03:23

Beckie Yocum, who became a firm partner on August 1, 2008, wasted no time in securing a trial victory at her new firm.  On August 21, 2008, Ms. Yocum obtained a defense verdict for one of her clients in a retaliation case.  The outcome is a tribute to her hard work, attention to detail and [...

Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C. welcomes new firm member

August 22, 2008 02:19

Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C. welcomes new firm member Rebecca S. Yocum.  Ms. Yocum was previously a partner at the law firm of Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, another highly regarded Kansas City law firm.  Ms. Yocum brings extensive experience in the areas of business litigation and employment ...

New Associate Caleb Kirwan joins Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C.

August 21, 2008 02:20

Caleb Kirwan recently joined Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C. as an associate.  Mr. Kirwan brings a wealth of experience in the area of workers compensation.  He previously handled workers compensation claims for a national insurance carrier. Mr. Kirwan will continue to practice in the area of w...

Salmonella, Rotten Tomatoes, Lawsuits

June 11, 2008 16:23

There appears to be a great deal of interest in lawsuits relating to the recent Salmonella outbreak involving tomatoes and other vegetables. However, there is not much known at this point to help evaluate whether there will be or should be significant personal injury litigation arising from this...

Trial Techniques for the YouTube Generation - Or Why Every Law Firm Needs a Techno-Geek

March 04, 2008 03:27

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth thousands more. Today’s jurors are accustomed to computer generated special effects in movies, they are used to the rewind and fast forward capabilities of DVD players and DVR units and they are used to virtually everything of interest...

Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C. elevates Morant to Member

February 28, 2008 00:19

On January 3, 2008, Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C. promoted associate Jackie L. Morant to the status of firm Member. Jackie has practiced with the firm since 2003 in the areas of workers compensation and personal injury litigation. According to Kip Kubin, the firm’s Managing Member,...

Fair and Impartial Courts in Missouri

February 22, 2008 00:18

As a trial lawyer, I cannot imagine a more appropriate topic for discussion than the importance of fair and impartial courts. At a basic level, there. is nothing controversial about this subject. Who can really be opposed to fair and impartial courts? Yet, when fair and impartial courts decide...

Injuries on Snow and Ice in Kansas

February 14, 2008 22:58

With the coming of Spring, it is possible that you or someone you know was hurt during the winter months when they slipped and fell on snow or ice in Kansas. The question now is whether the legal system provides any ability to recover money to help pay for medical bills, lost wages, and/or...

Workers Compensation: Something More?

March 05, 2007 22:29

In Missouri, the umbrella of workers compensation coverage is a broad one. However, Missouri is one of the few states that will allow an injured employee to bring a civil action against a co-employee or supervisor “for affirmative negligent acts outside the scope of an employer’s...