Thursday, February 21, 2013

The BSE offices are closed today, Thursday, February 21, 2013, as of noon, due to the weather.  Most attorneys will be checking e-mail and voice mail messages.  However, no receptionist will be available this afternoon.


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Matthew Quandt

I would like to welcome our newest associate – Matthew Quandt.  Matt has successfully passed the Missouri Bar Exam and was sworn in at the Missouri Supreme Court on Friday, October 5, 2012.  He is a graduate of Baker University and the Washburn University School of Law.  Dean


Election Information

The Missouri Judicial Performance Evaluation Committees today released their recommendations on the non-partisan system judges who will be standing in retention elections on  November 6.  Performance evaluations for the appellate judges that will be on your ballot may be found at the following link: Appellate Evaluations.


The Untitled Blawg Entry

It is time for a Blawg post – for no other reason than we haven’t had one for quite some time.  The following thoughts are as unfocused as the above title and this stated purpose. – My take on the Penn State/Joe Paterno/Sandusky situation – Loyalty is a character trait that is highly valued.  It can


Construction 2

Street construction conitnues near our office as the street closure has moved to the intersection of Adams and East Capitol.  On-street parking is still available in front of our office.  However, you will have to approach from the west (Monroe/Madison) to access it.


Construction

Construction continues at the corner of East Capitol and Monroe near our office.  Some on street parking is still available.  However, you must approach our building from the east (Adams Street) to access it.


Legal History Close to Home

Tinker (now a Missouri resident) v. Des Moines The Boonville Daily News profiled John Tinker, a Fayette, Missouri man who, as a high school student in the 1960s, petitioned the courts and instigated a groundbreaking case. In Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, the U.S. Supreme Court famously declared that students and teachers


Disability denied? Appeal!

Don’t be surprised if Social Security denies your claim for benefits. Most people’s initial claims are denied. The real question is:  What should you do now? One option is to submit a new disability application. The drawback of this approach, however, is that your new application will be considered by the same state Disability Determination