Kansas amends its rules of evidence to align with Federal Rule 702 and Daubert
On April 7, 2026, Kansas Governor Kelly signed SB 398, amending the Kansas Rules of Evidence to require proponents of expert testimony to demonstrate the opinion will "more likely than not" assist the trier of fact to understand evidence before the witnesses may testify.
Recognition:Tom Rice Selected for 2026 Missouri Lawyers Media ICON Award
Heather Shore to Lead, Speak at KBA Construction Law CLE Conference
On June 5, Baker Sterchi Member and Kansas Bar Association Construction Law Section President Heather Shore will help lead and co-present at the KBA Construction Law CLE Conference in Olathe, Kansas.
Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Amber Nations as Director of Accounting
Jim Maloney Appointed Co-Chair of Baker Sterchi Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Practice Group
Baker Sterchi Member Jim Maloney has been named co-chair of the firm's Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Practice Group, succeeding Michael Shunk and joining Clay Crawford, who continues to serve as co-chair.
Results:Court of Appeals for the Western District Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Firm Client in Case Involving Forklift Injury
Court of Appeals for the Western District Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Firm Client in Case Involving Forklift Injury
On April 21, 2026, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District affirmed summary judgment entered in favor of a firm client in a negligence suit arising from a fall from the elevated platform of a raised forklift.
Speaking Engagements:Laura Beasley to Speak on Reptile Litigation at IDC Damages Conference