Blog2016-06-10T17:36:03+00:00

MASS LAYOFFS AT DST – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

DST has reportedly laid off hundreds of workers following the completion of its recent sale.  Layoffs are generally accompanied by a severance offer and a release of claims.  Before signing a release an employee should know his or her rights.  Most severances include a release that will be required to comply with the Older Worker […]

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DST PROFIT SHARING ARBITRATION RIGHTS

DST Notifies Participants of Arbitration Rights Related to Valeant Pharmaceuticals Investments. Employees and former employees of DST Systems, Inc. (now merged into SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.) received notice of their right to assert claims in arbitration against DST and others for the alleged imprudent management of the DST Profit Sharing Plan.  The following Kansas City […]

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Kapke & Willerth Attorney Mike Fleming Argues First Anti-SLAPP Case to the Kansas Court of Appeals

In 2016 the Kansas Legislature enacted an Anti-SLAPP statute.  See K.S.A. 60-5320(d).  An Anti-SLAPP statue is intended to limit the abilities of companies to bring lawsuits against individuals for making statements about the companies in online forums and various media sources.  Some companies will take legal action against individuals who make negative comments about the […]

Ted Kapke and Zach Enterline Win Retaliation Verdict on behalf of Kapke & Willerth client.

Ted Kapke and Zach Enterline won a $290,000.00 verdict in Clay County, Missouri on behalf of client Tscher Manck.  The verdict was featured in Missouri Lawyers Weekly, January 8, 2018, Volume 32, No. 2. The trial lasted five days resulting in a verdict in favor of the Plaintiff and awarding $40,000.00 in actual damages and […]

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