Category: Blog
Oct 16, 2024 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
October 16, 2024 – Makaela Stevens The decision to file a lawsuit is a significant one, often fueled by a need for justice, compensation, or resolution of a dispute. However, before stepping into the courtroom, it is crucial to understand the basic legal requirements necessary to bring a lawsuit. These […]
Oct 7, 2024 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
October 7, 2024 – Krystle M.S. Dalke “We’ve been hacked!” These dreaded words are scarier than any haunted house you may visit this Halloween season. As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s important to reflect on the growing risks of cyberattacks and emphasize the importance of being prepared. With over […]
Aug 5, 2024 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
August 5, 2024 – Ryan Farley. As parents, we prepare our children for college by ensuring they have all the essentials: dorm supplies, textbooks, a working laptop, and the best advice we can offer. However, one critical aspect often overlooked is the need for college-bound students to sign Powers of […]
May 9, 2024 - Healthcare by Hinkle Law Firm
May 9, 2024- Laura Fent Non-compete, non-solicitation (“no poaching” of patients or employees) and non-disclosure provisions are widely used in Kansas physician employment agreements. As such, it is perhaps no surprise that Kansas case law concerning enforceability of non-competes is most robust with respect to physician non-competes. The seminal case, […]
Apr 1, 2024 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
April Fool’s Day, a day of light-hearted pranks and jokes, often brings laughter and amusement. However, there have been times when these pranks go too far, resulting in lawsuits and legal consequences. If you participate on April 1st, it’s essential to understand the line between harmless fun and potential legal […]
Mar 22, 2024 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
March 22, 2024 – John E. Rapp It can be a very scary and alarming moment when a law enforcement officer turns on their lights behind you after you have been drinking. But, there are some steps that you can take to try and avoid making the situation worse. Here […]
Mar 8, 2024 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
Happy International Women’s Day! Our attorneys are sharing their favorite historical female figures, advice for women wanting to enter the legal field, inspiring women, and barriers they faced and how they overcame them. We hope these answers inspire and encourage women to pursue their dreams and break down barriers in […]
Feb 27, 2024 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
February 27, 2024 – James C. Spencer In the realm of U.S. employment law, misconceptions about overtime pay abound. One of the most prevalent myths is the belief that working more than 8 hours in a day automatically triggers overtime compensation. However, the reality is far more nuanced, and it’s […]
Jan 12, 2024 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
January 15, 2024 – Ryan D. Farley Why do I need an estate plan? The simple answer is control. There are others, summarized below, but ultimately, the reason you need an estate plan is to be able to make the decisions about who will receive your property and how they […]
Oct 22, 2020 - Blog by Tom Gilman
While student loan debt continues to be a hot political topic recently there have been changes to student loan forgiveness, particularly those from a private, for-profit school. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (which sits in Denver and covers Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Utah) issued an important […]