Fleeson Gooing News

Firm Welcomes Summer Law Clerks for 2017

Fleeson Gooing is pleased to welcome Shauna Leslie, Audrey Koehler and Amy Rider as summer law clerks for 2017. Amy Rider returns as a summer clerk to Fleeson Gooing as she has completed her second year of study at Washburn University School of Law. Shauna Leslie obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Kans… Read Article

The Pros and Cons of Employment Contracts

An employment contract is a document, signed by both employer and employee, that lays out the terms of the employment relationship. It makes clear what you expect from the employee in terms of job duties and responsibilities, and what he or she can expect from you (salary and benefits). This article covers employment contracts… Read Article

Trademark Cease and Desist Letters

By Nathaniel T. Martens Has your business received a cease and desist letter demanding that you stop using your business name or the name of a specific product line because that name (at least according to the letter) infringes  upon the sender’s trademark? If you have, it’s important to understand the legal… Read Article

ICTech Connect

  The Wichita region is home to a broad range of technology creators and companies, ranging from aerospace and advanced materials to software. For over 130 years, the attorneys of Fleeson Gooing have been proud to serve the creators and companies in the Wichita community.  Working with technology creators and compa… Read Article

Latest Developments and Happenings in Wichita's Tech Community

This article, authored by Fleeson Gooing special counsel Sam Foreman, first appeared in the online Tech Bytes feature of The Wichita Eagle.   A brief overview of what’s happening in Wichita’s technology community, what’s coming up, and how to stay informed and connected. The Download Network… Read Article

Does Your Business Have an IT Disaster Recovery Plan?

No business is immune from natural disasters, fires, prolonged power outages, and cyber attacks. There are also any number of “smaller” disasters that can prevent your business from accessing the data and systems needed to operate. Even the best hardware can fail. Even careful employees can make mistakes that l… Read Article

Kent Meyerhoff Shares Expertise

Fleeson Gooing attorney Kent Meyerhoff has recently had several opportunities to provide assistance to Kansas attorneys practicing in the area of estate planning. On Monday, February 6, 2017, Kent was a presenter at the Kansas Bar Association's "Slam Dunk" continuing legal education seminar, which was held in conjunction with … Read Article

What Is the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA),18 U.S.C. § 1030, is a federal “anti-hacking” statute. While it is primarily a criminal law, a 1994 amendment allows civil actions to be brought by private litigants. Violations can be committed by either an outside intruder who is not authorized to access the protected … Read Article

Recent Tax Cases and Rulings Affecting the Estate and Business Succession Planner

The following article originally appeared in newsletter of the Kansas Bar Association Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section. It is reprinted here by permission. By Kent MeyerhoffFleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch, L.L.C. STATUTORY AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS, AND IRS RULINGS 1.     IRS Issues Final Regul… Read Article

Free KBA Membership for Kansas Paralegal Students

The following article, authored by Fleeson Gooing paralegal Cheryl L. Clark, was originally published in the Journal of the Kansas Bar Association.  

The Latest Developments and Happenings in Wichita’s Tech Community

This article, authored by Fleeson Gooing attorney Sam Foreman, first appeared in the Tech Bytes feature of The Wichita Eagle.   A brief overview of what’s happening in Wichita’s technology community, what’s coming up, and how to stay informed and connected. The Download WSU Cybersecurity: WSU is launc… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing to Sponsor Startup Grind Speaker Brian Williamson on February 9

For more than 130 years, the lawyers of Fleeson Gooing have served business clients from their first grinding years as startups through the challenges and opportunities facing established ventures. Our attorneys are experienced in all areas where business and the law intersect, including intellectual property, technology and … Read Article

Sam Foreman Contributes to Publications

Fleeson Gooing special counsel Sam Foreman recently provided content to both The Wichita Eagle newspaper and the online Silicon Prairie News concerning technology activities in the Wichita area. The Wichita Eagle article, which may be accessed here, focused on recent startups and apps launched by Wichita businesses. It also pr… Read Article

Fleeson's Newest Member, Jason R. Bock

Fleeson, Gooing is pleased to announce that Jason R. Bock has become a member of the firm. Jason is a 2010 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor with certificates in tax and business law. Jason participated in Fleeson, Gooing’s summer associate program and joined the firm foll… Read Article

Celebrating 130 Years of Providing Legal Services

2016 has marked Fleeson Gooing’s 130th year of providing legal services to the Wichita area and beyond. The firm was founded in 1886 by C.H. Brooks, grandfather of recently-retired Fleeson Gooing attorney Bill Thompson and great-grandfather of Ed Healy, also a Fleeson Gooing attorney. In the 130 years that the firm has be… Read Article

Sylvia Penner Named as a 2017 Leader in Diversity by the Wichita Business Journal

Fleeson Gooing attorney Sylvia Penner has been named as a 2017 Leader in Diversity by the Wichita Business Journal. Sixteen individuals and eight organizations were honored with the 2017 Leaders in Diversity Award, which recognizes a commitment to promoting and supporting diversity in the Wichita community.  The honoree… Read Article

New Copyright Rules Affect Website and Mobile App Operators

By Samuel R. Foreman Website and mobile app operators need to take note of an important legal change that affects their potential liability arising from user-posted content. In some circumstances, a website operator may be liable if a user posts content that infringes on someone else's copyright—for example, pictures or … Read Article

Proposed Overtime Rules Would Impact Employers

By T. Chet Compton For many years, employers have not been required to pay overtime to certain executive, administrative, and professional (“white collar”) employees because those employees have been treated as exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). I… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing Named One of Wichita’s Best Law Firms

Fleeson Gooing has been named a Tier 1 law firm in 15 practice areas for the Wichita metropolitan area by U.S. News and Best Lawyers. The U.S.News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from… Read Article

Super Lawyers Recognizes Fleeson Gooing Attorneys

Fifteen Fleeson Gooing attorneys have been included in the 2016 edition of Super Lawyers for Missouri and Kansas.  Firm members listed in the publication are: Jason Bock (Estate Planning & Probate - Rising Star) Adam Burrus (Civil Litigation: Defense - Rising Star) Ron Campbell (Construction Litigation) Charles Col… Read Article