FPS&S Wins Federal Deployment Right to Salary Appeal Plaintiff, who was an elected clerk and member of the Missouri National Guard filed suit alleging he was entitled to continued payment of his Clerk’s salary while deployed on active federal...
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Governmental Liability: Sovereign Immunity – Filing Restrictions
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
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®”
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...
Litigation News Update: U.S. Supreme Court – Opt Out Stays In
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
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...
