Missouri In House Counsel Legal news, updates and analysis

Matt Heinz, who specializes in mergers and acquisitions, has joined Kansas City-based Lockton as a partner in its transaction liability practice.

Lauren C. Collins has joined The Automobile Club of Missouri’s in-house litigation department, which now is known as Kraft, Bischoff, Buckley & Collins.

An event like the Jan. 6 riot brings up questions regarding employee behavior on social media in their downtime away from the office.

While customers may prefer to pay for items in cash, there is no federal requirement that private businesses accept it, according to The Federal Reserve.

There has been a lot to lose sleep over lately. But when you find yourself actually having trouble with sleep, it might be time to seek out some help.

Promotions and news about corporate counsel from around Missouri.

Anyone who has peeked at his or her cellphone during a Zoom meeting likely has recognized the potential for improper witness coaching during a remote deposition.

“Zoom fatigue” seems to be a workplace buzzword this year with researchers estimating that the number who attended meetings via Zoom has skyrocketed.

The path from general counsel to a top finance role is not one that many have traveled. But as chief in-house lawyers take on a growing number of responsibilities, it’s an increasingly natural transition.

In the midst of the global pandemic, nothing is certain . . . except endless Zoom calls, taxes and having anxiety over what to do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19.