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Thank you to everyone who joined our Holiday party. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

Partner Barry Grissom had a great opinion piece regarding legalizing ma*****na in Kansas in the Kansas City Star today. Give it a read as it shines some light and shows why Kansas needs to make these changes.

Barry Grissom: It’s way past time to drop Kansas’ cruel and pointless ma*****na laws | Opinion The state wastes more than half of its drug enforcement work on cannabis possession cases, writes the former U.S. attorney. That’s ridiculous.

Barry Grissom wrote an excellent opinion piece regarding the sentencing reform package pending before the U.S. Senate. Check it out below.

Former U.S. attorney tells how criminal justice could be more just Bills pending in Congress to reform justice system deserve support | Commentary

Check out this opinion piece on a very important issue by Partner Barry Grissom.

If you support law enforcement, you should want Missouri to legalize medical ma*****na Going after cannabis users is a waste of police officers’ time and taxpayers’ money, writes Barry R. Grissom. | Opinion

Leavenworth County deputy fired for backing sheriff’s political opponent, lawsuit alleges John McEvoy Sr., is suing Leavenworth County Sheriff Andrew Dedeke, alleging that he was retaliated against for practicing free speech protected by the First Amendment.

Check out our new blog regarding ensuring payment from work performed on job sites through mechanics liens.

The Ultimate Guide to Mechanics Liens in Kansas and Missouri In this article, we will provide an overview of the mechanics lien process in Kansas and Missouri, including what information is needed to file and the relevant statute of limitations.

Groups file suit over Republican-authored congressional maps in state court, arguing racial, partisan gerrymandering Dueling suits were filed Monday in Wyandotte County District Court challenging a set of GOP-authored congressional maps passed into law last week due to redistricting guidelines.

Check out our new blog post regarding Asbestos & Mesothelioma Claims.

Asbestos & Mesothelioma Claims – What You Need to Know If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important to know your rights and the potential damages you may be entitled to. If your illness was caused by exposure to asbestos in Missouri or Kansas, then you may qualify for compensation.

Great evening with our UFCW Local 2 Union brothers and sisters at their Holiday celebration.

Good friends at the New House Gala to raise funds for individuals who are victims of domestic violence. Raised over $500k!

Check out our new blog post regarding prevailing wage projects in Missouri. Should you have any questions or concerns that your contractor isn't paying you your correct prevailing wage, reach out to us today!

Prevailing Wage Rules Have Changed in Missouri The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations updated its prevailing wage rules in late 2018. Missouri’s Prevailing Wage Law establishes the minimum wage for workers engaged in public works projects costing more than $75,000.

Check out our new blog post which discusses the proposed PRO Act and how its passing would benefit workers' across the Country.

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The PRO Act Is Set to Enhance Workers’ Right to Organize In March 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. While the bill is still moving through the Senate, once passed, it could be a potential gamechanger for employees and labor unions alike.

Check out our new blog post discussing EEOC charges and the process for filing one.

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What to Expect When Filing an EEOC Claim n this post, we will take a brief look at the steps involved in filing an EEOC charge and what you can expect after filing a charge.

Check out our new blog post giving an overview of the Federal Employer's Liability Act or as commonly referred to as FELA. As always, if you have a FELA claim, call us and let us help you begin your path to recovery.

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What is The Federal Employers Liability Act? (“FELA”) In this post, we will give an overview of FELA and what to do if injured while working on the railroad.

Check out our new blog post released today detailing the aspects of workers' compensations cases in Kansas and Missouri. If you have a workers' compensation claim call us today and let us begin your path to recovery.

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Differences in Workers’ Compensation Cases in Kansas and Missouri Many Kansans work in Missouri and vice versa. But if you are injured on the job, which state’s rules will apply? Technically, you may have the option to file a worker’s compensation claim in either state – but there are pros and cons to take into consideration before deciding where to file you...

Congratulations to Partner Barry Grissom for his appointment to the Board of Advisors to the Kansas Cannabis Coalition!

The Kansas Cannabis Coalition is very excited to welcome Barry Grissom to our Advisory Council.

Making change in Kansas comes with a long uphill battle. Mr. Grissom brings with him his expertise as a long-time attorney with a history in criminal justice reform, former U.S. Attorney, service on the Attorney General Advisory Committee and service on the Blue Ribbon Panel where he, along with other U.S. Attorneys and high ranking officials, focused on the shifting of prosecutorial priorities and their effects on violent crime while addressing the issue of over-incarceration.

Since leaving the DOJ, he has focused his efforts on Criminal Justice Reform including lobbying for NORML. As part of that effort, he has written and spoken on the necessity of changing laws that relate to cannabis prohibition.

We are thrilled to have Mr. Grissom's expertise as we continue to grow our organization and help move the needle to cannabis reform in Kansas! Help us in giving a big warm welcome to Barry Grissom!

If you'd like to join us at KCC, go to kansascannabiscoaition.org and join our efforts today! We can't do it without you.

Check out our new blog post regarding overtime wage and hour claims. The blog is helpful in knowing whether you have a case or not if you believe you're owed overtime wages.

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Does Your Employer Owe You Overtime Wages? Most employers are obligated to pay minimum wage and overtime under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, the FLSA is full of nuance and not always easy to understand. 

Check out our new blog post regarding personal injury claims and how they are handled in both Kansas and Missouri. If you have been injured this will help you understand some of the process. If you would like to proceed with a case let us know and we will be more than happy to help!

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What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Lawsuits in Kansas and Missouri If you or a loved one have been injured physically, mentally, or emotionally as a result of another person’s conduct, you may have a lot of questions. Personal injuries can be overwhelming and traumatic, leaving you feeling as if your life has been turned upside-down. But you don’t have to navig...

Governor Laura Kelly appointed Jake Miller, partner at Grissom Miller, to the newly created Unemployment Compensation Modernization and Improvement Council as her employee representative. It is an honor to have this appointment and Mr. Miller looks forward to helping craft and modernize the Kansas unemployment system.

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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments - Governor of the State of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments Jun 17, 2021 Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions. Citizens’ Utility Ratepayers Board This board provides efficient and effective legal and technical representation for residential and sm...

In response to the ruling, McCauley’s attorney, Barry Grissom, said, “The First Step Act of 2018 allowed for federal judges to take a second look at unduly harsh sentences of individuals like Mr. McCauley and determine if extraordinary and compelling reasons justify reconsideration of continued incarceration. We are grateful that Judge Bough saw fit to order the release of my client after more than a decade served.”

After a Decade in Prison, Cannabis Offender Eric McCauley Granted Compassionate Release Attorney, leaders from The Weldon Project, respond to U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough’s decision.

Partner of Grissom Miller, Barry Grissom, was able to get one of his clients, Joseph Agrillo, clemency granted by Gov. Laura Kelly. We are excited that Mr. Agrillo is able to return to his family and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

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Kansas Gov. Kelly Commutes the Sentences of Three Cannabis Prisoners After months of calls from advocates, Governor Kelly has granted commutations to three cannabis prisoners.

Kansas governor grants clemency to 8, embracing 'political risk' in rare use of power | Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Michael McCloud was overwhelmed with joy when he learned he wouldn’t have to return to prison for the rest of his life. Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday she would commute or pardon the sentences of McCloud and seven others based on an exhaustive review of more than 200 applicants for...

Today we had the honor of sponsoring and fielding a team in the CWA Local 6360 charity golf tournament. Proceeds from the tournament went to benefit Working Families Friend, a great organization supporting working people in emergency situations. We are proud to be supporting both organizations.