Foulston Siefkin LLP has been named among Vault Law’s Top 150 Under 150 law firms nationwide. The recognition makes it the only Kansas-based firm included on this list. Managing partner David Rogers thanked staff for their dedication.
A Haysville couple admitted guilt in crimes involving possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, following an investigation led by local authorities under Project Safe Childhood initiatives. The woman…
A man from Alabama received a six-year prison sentence after being caught with thousands of fentanyl pills during a Kansas traffic stop. Authorities discovered both drugs and firearms in his…
Judge Berger has introduced a monthly expedited hearing docket to address urgent but straightforward matters. The hearings will be held via Webex on the first Wednesday of each month. The…
Four people have been sentenced for kidnapping a man who was held captive for hours across state lines before being rescued by bystanders in Kansas City. Authorities say their actions…
A Mexican national has been sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted kidnapping related to drug debts in Kansas City. Authorities say Carlos Niebla-Machado planned violent…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judgeship in Colorado. Details are available in their official vacancy notice.
The District of Kansas will cosponsor a free CLE webinar under the POWER Act on May 20. The session focuses on empowering survivors of domestic violence through pro bono legal…
The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas has issued a warning about fraudulent text messages demanding immediate action on alleged traffic violations. Officials say they do not use…
A new scam is circulating via text message impersonating the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. The court advises recipients not to respond and warns it does not…
Judge Berger has announced new monthly dates for the Expedited Miscellaneous hearing docket beginning May. The schedule provides a streamlined process for handling specific time-sensitive bankruptcy matters.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Kansas has limited electronic access to sealed case files effective April 21. Parties must now use non-electronic methods to serve and receive such documents. Further…
Jacob Navarrette has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material while still under supervision following a previous conviction. Authorities found evidence on a contraband…
Matthew Waits has pleaded guilty in Topeka for using over $5,000 in federal health grant money on sports memorabilia instead of its intended purpose supporting diabetes prevention programs among Native…
Judge David Hauber will retire after nearly two decades serving Johnson Countyâs district court bench. His career reflects both private practice experience and commitment toward fairness within civil law cases.
Douglas County District Judge Sally Pokorny has announced her retirement after a notable career in law. Her tenure included breaking barriers as a county attorney before serving Douglas County. The…
Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2528 into law, changing how Kansas disciplines nurses over administrative mistakes. Supporters say it will help protect nursing careers without compromising patient safety…
Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 418 into law in Kansas. The measure aims to speed up housing development approvals by reducing local government barriers. Pacific Legal Foundation played…
A federal grand jury in Kansas City has indicted several Mexican nationals for alleged immigration violations and one for illegal firearm possession. The cases are being investigated by federal agencies…
Kansas has enacted HB 2378, providing an expedited process for removing unauthorized occupants from properties. Property owners can now use affidavits submitted directly to law enforcement under this new measure.
Federal officials announced prison sentences for four Topeka-area gang members after ‘Operation Sob Story’ targeted illegal drugs and firearms activity. The multi-agency investigation involved extensive collaboration among local sheriff’s deputies,…
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas has announced a planned outage of its electronic filing system from April 10â13 due to maintenance. Users needing urgent filings can…
The Bankruptcy Clerkâs Office in Kansas City will close early at 3:30 pm on April 7. Normal hours resume the next day, while Wichita and Topeka offices remain unaffected.
Junjie Zhang of Tulsa pleaded guilty after attempting travel with confidential aviation company data bound for China while lying about it at customs inspection points in Dallas airport according to…
Judge Mitchell L. Herren has been selected as chief bankruptcy judge for the District of Kansas starting June 15, 2026. The court thanked outgoing Chief Bankruptcy Judge Dale L. Somers…
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