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What does the President’s most recent executive action on guns mean for you?
On March 27 a gunman in Boulder, Colorado went on a shooting spree, killing 10 people at a grocery store. This was only days after a shooter in Atlanta went on a spree leaving 8 dead across three spas on March 16. The crescendo to what has been some of our most...
Environmental Law
Ever since Robin Koogler, Esq. joined the Baldwin and Vernon team, we’ve added environmental law to our areas of expertise. Robin discusses why she focused on environmental laws, her previous projects with the EPA and her visions for Baldwin and Vernon as it...
Medical Marijuana
Now that medical marijuana is legal in the state of Missouri, we talk about some of the legal gray areas and your rights if approached by law...
8 Class A misdemeanors 1 Felony your teen could commit without realizing it
As the weather gets nicer, our beloved teens will be spending increasingly more time outdoors and socializing with one another. While these social interactions are great for them, there are many “fun” activities that seem harmless but could land them in serious...
Teenage Rights in the Workplace
Teenagers are often some of the most overlooked victims of harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Often, they are just told that it’s a tough life...
What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and how does it apply to you?
In 1967, three years after Congress put in place the Civil Rights Act which prevented workplace discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex, Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The ADEA of 1967 protected...
Pregnancy Discrimination for Spanish Speakers
This episode is made for our Spanish-speaking audience. It deals with pregnancy...
Charges of Discrimination and Petitions or Lawsuits
In this episode, we talk about how the process works when it comes to charges of discrimination in the legal system, especially with it comes to petitions and...
Government Whistleblowers
If you work for the government, you now have certain whistleblower protections. However, there is a short timeline so reaching out to an attorney to discuss your case is as soon as possible is key. This new law even protects government contractors and employees of...
Changes In Missouri Employment Laws
Recent changes in Missouri employment laws now make it harder to go after an employer, and it makes it easier for employers hide their past...
Have workplace laws changed because of the pandemic?
The pandemic has brought about many shifts in our daily lives and it has affected people in different ways. While there is no doubt that Covid-19 has made a huge impact on the world, it has not changed the laws in place to protect workers at their jobs. Here are just...
4 rights that you have as an older worker during the pandemic
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has made it clear that discrimination and harassment remain unlawful and the agency has worked to guide companies and workers to navigate their rights during the pandemic. While the Centers for Disease Control...
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