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Guidance for Foreign Corporations Doing Business in Kansas

Lyndon Vix — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:09:22 +0000

Fleeson Gooing members John Gerdes and Kent Meyerhoff co-authored a chapter in the recently published Kansas Bar Association handbook, Kansas Corporation Law and Practice, Fifth Edition. The chapter is entitled “Foreign Corporations Doing Business in Kansas.” The chapter addresses many of the issues facing out-of-state corporations which desire to conduct business operations in Kansas and includes an appendix of forms related to these issues.

To access the chapter, click here.

This copyrighted chapter is reprinted with the permission of the Kansas Bar Association.

Fleeson Attorneys Make Seminar Presentations

Lyndon Vix — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:58:35 +0000

Several Fleeson Gooing attorneys recently had the privilege of making scholarly presentations for their peers at continuing legal education seminars.

Kent Meyerhoff was a presenter at the Kansas Bar Association’s Plaza Lights Institute continuing legal education program on December 9, 2011, in Kansas City. Mr. Meyerhoff presented on the topic “Drafting Support and Discretionary Trusts: Navigating the Perils and Possibilities.”

Jason Bock presented at National Business Institute’s Estate Planning Basics seminar January 25, 2012, in Wichita. Mr. Bock presented on the topics “Ethical Issues in Estate Planning” and “Considerations in Planning for Incapacity.”

Lyndon Vix and Sylvia Penner were both presenters at an all-day seminar sponsored jointly by the Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court and the Wichita Bar Association on February 2, 2012, in Wichita. Mr. Vix spoke in the morning session which was titled “Writing to Win – Effective Legal Writing in Trial and Appellate Courts.” His specific topic was “How to Lose an Appeal in One Simple Brief.” Ms. Penner was a presenter in the afternoon session, “Common Evidentiary Issues at Trial.” She spoke on “Foundation and Authentication of Witnesses.”

Kent Meyerhoff Co-Authors and Testifies in Support of Legislation

Lyndon Vix — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:42:05 +0000

Fleeson Gooing member Kent Meyerhoff testified before the Judiciary Committee of the Kansas Senate on January 23, 2012, in Topeka. Mr. Meyerhoff testified in support of Senate Bill 292, which would automatically revoke inheritance rights of ex-spouses in the event of a divorce. Mr. Meyerhoff co-authored SB 292, which was sponsored by the Kansas Judicial Council. On January 25, 2012, the Senate Judiciary Committee recommended SB 292 be passed by the full Senate. The bill passed the full Senate unanimously on February 2, 2012, and was introduced in the Kansas House of Representatives for consideration on February 6.

Notice of Deposit

CJR — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:05:07 +0000

On February 2, 2012, Quest/PostRock deposited Payment No. 1 with the Clerk of the Court.

Order Granting Defendant’s Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment

CJR — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:39:47 +0000

On January 31, 2012, the Court entered an Order granting PostRock’s Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment to allow PostRock to postpone distribution of the first settlement payment while it gives statutorily-requried notice to appropriate state and local officials about the settlement. The Court’s Order requires Quest/PostRock, no later than February 3, 2012, to pay the funds for the first settlement payment to the Clerk of the Court, who will deposit them in an interest-bearing escrow account for 90 days. At that time, the funds will be returned to Quest/PostRock for distribution, with all of the accrued interest to be distributed to Class Members.

Defendant’s Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment

CJR — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:33:04 +0000

On January 27, 2012, PostRock filed a Motion requesting the Court enter an order allowing PostRock to postpone distribution of the first settlement payment while it gives statutorily-required notice to appropriate state and local officials about the settlement.

Firm Undertakes Sustainability Initiative

Lyndon Vix — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:22:42 +0000

Fleeson, Gooing has implemented a number of measures intentionally aimed at preserving resources and enhancing sustainability. This Sustainability Initiative includes an emphasis on conserving, reusing and recycling material resources, as well as energy savings.

The Firm is also striving to raise employee awareness of green practices that can be implemented both in the office and at home. An internally-produced monthly newsletter, “Fleeson Going Green,” highlights some of these practices.

The firm was recently a sponsor of the Wichita Regional Energy and Sustainability Conference and Fair, held January 27-28 at Wichita’s Century II Convention Center. Fleeson attorney Sylvia Penner is a member of the Environmental Leadership Council and the Wichita Initiative to Renew the Environment (WIRE).

Final Distribution Schedule

CJR — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:58:37 +0000

The Final Distribution Schedule shows the net amounts to be paid to Members of the Class after payment of administrative expenses and attorney fees and expenses awarded by the Court, and after redistribution of amounts previously allocated to persons who opted out of the Class. Please Note: You may have more than one royalty owner ID number, and you will need to scroll to the right to view the entire Final Distribution Schedule.

Settlement Order and Judgment

CJR — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:04:40 +0000

At the Settlement Fairness Hearing held on December 30, 2011, the Court entered an Order approving the settlement. Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3

Memorandum in Support of Motion for Allowance of Reasonable Attorney Fees and Litigation Expenses

CJR — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:40:46 +0000

Class Counsel filed a memorandum in support of its motion for reasonable attorney fees and litigation expenses.