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Marijuana Laws in Kansas and Missouri
With medical marijuana becoming legal in the state of Missouri later in 2019, Baldwin and Vernon discuss what changes in the law may mean for...
Workplace Discrimination
Workers can be discriminated against for a number of reasons by their employer. At Baldwin & Vernon, we’ve represented people who have been the victim of discrimination based on their gender, a pregnancy, age, disability, and race....
What is probable cause?
It’s important to know your rights to best protect yourself against unlawful arrests, searches, and seizures. Probable cause and the 4th amendment are essential components of a lawful arrest and should be understood to ensure that your case is diligently handled....
Unemployment Law in Missouri and Kansas
When let go from your job, you can run into several problems when applying for unemployment benefits. Many employers will automatically turn down your unemployment claim regardless of the circumstance. If you feel like you have been let go because of discrimination in...
Meet Baldwin & Vernon
Attorneys Kevin Baldwin, a former prosecutor, and Eric Vernon, a former public defender, work as a team representing clients across the Kansas City metro area in both Kansas and Missouri. We provide criminal defense, employment discrimination, and personal injury...
7 examples of a hostile work environment
A workplace is legally required to be a safe and comfortable place to work, free from discrimination and harassment. While one-time annoyances do not legally constitute a hostile work environment, you are protected by law if the primary motivation for creating or...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
What are civil rights and how are we protected at our jobs from unlawful discrimination? Most laws that regulate civil rights originate at the federal level and include the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Fair Housing Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, among...
5 reasons you should call your attorney first
5 reasons you should call your attorney first If you are being arrested for criminal charges, things can move very quickly. Before it gets out of your control, ask to call your lawyer. Calling your attorney at the beginning, versus later in the process, can be the...
The facts about pregnancy discrimination at work
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, if an applicant or employee is treated unfavorably due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, the treatment is classified as pregnancy discrimination. The...
6 examples of disability discrimination in the workplace
6 examples of disability discrimination in the workplace The Americans with Disabilities Act protects you from being discriminated against due to a past, current, or perceived disability. Disability discrimination in the workplace is against the law but unfortunately,...
Everything you need to know about HIPAA privacy laws
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 was enacted to protect your private information while allowing the transfer of health information to ensure that each individual receives high-quality health care. What information is protected?...
Know your rights: whistleblowing
A whistleblower is an individual that reports a person or organization that is violating laws or regulations or is a danger to public health and safety. State and federal laws offer protection to employees that stop or report acts prohibited by law or testify about...
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