Tenth Circuit Affirms Sovereign Immunity for Courts in Imposing Filing Restrictions Pro se litigation has become a significant portion of lawsuits filed. According to the Federal Judicial Center’s Integrated Database[1], for the period of 2000 to 2019,...
FIRM WELCOMES NEW ASSOCIATE IN OVERLAND PARK EMMA H. TAYLOR Emma H. Taylor joined the firm in August of 2025 and is licensed to practice in the state of Kansas. Ms. Taylor earned her undergraduate degrees at the University of Kansas and was accepted into the...
FPS&S: 2026 Edition of "The Best Lawyers in America®" 5 FPS&S Attorneys Recognized Including 2 for "Lawyer of the Year" Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith, LLP is pleased to announce the recognition of five lawyers, including two recognized for...
U.S. SUPREME COURT: OPT OUT STAYS IN The United States Supreme Court recently ruled against a Maryland Board of Education, holding that school districts must provide parents notice and the option to decline instruction that may “substantially interfere”...
FIRM WELCOMES NEW PARTNER IN OVERLAND PARK Jacob D. Bielenberg Recognizing the value created for our clients and our firm, FPS&S is pleased to welcome our newest partner, Jacob D. Bielenberg, as of July 1st, 2025. Prior to joining FPS&S as Of Counsel in...
Eighth Circuit Declines to Extend Contract Terms in Construction Defect Contract Claim For construction contractors, damage from project failure can cause major headache. Particularly true is in the instance where a relatively minor aspect of the project is...