Attorney Diane Bellquist will present “Social Media: Legalities and Responsibilities” on Thursday, June 27 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Diagnostic Radiology Institute (DRI), 6444 Metcalf Ave., Mission, KS. A taco bar and beverages will be served. The event is hosted by the Kansas Chiropractic Association – KC Metro Division and sponsored by DRI. It […]
JHC attorneys, Diane Bellquist and Anne Kindling were thrilled to participate in Stormont Vail’s “Day in the Life” program giving a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be a health care professional in a hospital. Diane and Anne agree that this opportunity helps us to understand and appreciate our clients’ situations and […]
The Jackson County Family Court implemented a new program called “Cradles to Crayons” with the intention to help parents involved in abuse and neglect cases reunite with their children faster. Currently it takes almost two years for babies and toddlers to go through the court system and out of foster care. Cradles to Crayons is […]
The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF) removed a website identifying child support evaders. Officials said the website was underutilized. Family law attorney, Ardith Smith-Woertz, shared with Alec Gartner of KCNT ways the public can still help DCF track down those behind on child support payments. Full Story Here.
On May 1, 2019, The Washington Post published an opinion piece authored by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, in which he declared a specific commitment to effecting sentencing reform: Ralph Northam: I won’t sign another mandatory minimum sentence bill into law. Here’s why. Governor Northam detailed the numerous reasons he believed he must commit to […]
A local man convicted of rape will be granted a new trial by Kansas Court of Appeals because of mistakes made by the prosecutor. Defense Attorney Chris Joseph said this can compromise the ability to get justice for the victims. “You deprive the defendant to a fair trial. The courts are going to reverse it […]