New court order for Johnson County Landlord tenant cases: Moratorium on execution of writs for 30 days. You can get a judgment but can’t execute on writ.
- posted: Mar. 18, 2020
Yesterday, the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas revised its order regarding the handling of landlord/tenant cases. The court is doubling up the dockets to move things along after May Read More
Wyandotte County Limited Actions REMAINS OPEN for business
- posted: Mar. 17, 2020
Yesterday, we maintained our regularly scheduled court date. And we had court there on collection cases. Last week, Judge Mikesic issued orders on social distancing. Explaining where she wanted attorneys and Read More
Johnson County Collection Cases: Docket Calls,Trials, EXCEPT GARNISHMENT OBJECTIONS & LANDLORD CASES are Continued to May
- posted: Mar. 17, 2020
Here is the announcement from our court, with my highlights for your review: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON ALL CHAPTER 61 LIMITED ACTION CASES This Order is being issued in response to the recent Read More
In Johnson County: all jury trials continued to at least the month of May
- posted: Mar. 17, 2020
Here is the announcement from our Chief Judge: March 13, 2020 MODIFIED SCHEDULING TO REDUCE COURTHOUSE TRAFFIC DURING THIS TEMPORARY PANDEMIC PERIOD Today, Chief Judge Thomas Kelly Ryan addressed precautions taken for COVID-19 by Read More
Kansas Bankruptcy Clerk's Office in Kansas City Closed Temporarily
- posted: Mar. 17, 2020
Apparently what triggered the closure is that someone, either an attorney or client, with a confirmed Covid-19 diagnosis, attending a meeting a creditors. Here is the announcement: "Counsel, Chief Judge Robinson of Read More
Missouri Courts Closed through April 3rd.
- posted: Mar. 17, 2020
While we can file a lawsuit on your behalf, our firm has had court dates postponed from this week to the month of May. Which for your individual case, a Read More
Johnson County Law Library Closed
- posted: Mar. 17, 2020
If you are needing to do some legal research, get forms or makes copies, be aware they too are closed, indefinitely: "The law library is currently closed. During this time, Kristin Read More
Courts Close due to Covid-19: Your collection court dates will not be for several months
- posted: Mar. 17, 2020
Since my last post on Thursday, the notifications for all the courts have been coming in fast and numerous. Will try to update you by making those available here. Read More
Kansas Legislature Looking at Impact to the District Courts from COVID-19
- posted: Mar. 12, 2020
Kansas Representative Fred Patton introduced a conceptual bill to the House Committee on Tax today which would apparently provide broad authority to the Chief Justice to extend deadlines in response Read More
IRS Updates Guidance on Business Expense Deductions for Meals and Entertainment
- posted: Mar. 02, 2020
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment following changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The 2017 Read More
Kansas Legislative Update: Bill introduced in senate regarding post judgment collection of medical bills
- posted: Feb. 28, 2020
Senate Bill, SB 477, was introduced, which would prohibit bench warrants on medical debt. it is before the Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs with no hearing set at the Read More
Kansas Legislature is at The Halfway Point
- posted: Feb. 24, 2020
Three new tort reform bills were introduced in the Senate Judiciary Committee that deal with attorney’s fees and litigation practices: Senate Bill 445: prohibiting deceptive lawsuit advertising practices and restricting Read More
New Associate Circuit Judge in Jackson County downtown, Div. 27
- posted: Feb. 19, 2020
There is a new judge that has replaced Judge Gillis. On January 29th, Missouri Governor Mike Parson appointed Sarah A. Castle as Associate Circuit Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit. Read More
Kansas Supreme Court News Release: dismissing case brought by judges to force the legislature to provide more money
- posted: Jan. 30, 2020
On January 22 "The Kansas Supreme Court issued an order today dismissing a case brought by several trial judges and a court employee against the Kansas Legislature asking the court to Read More
Hello world!
- posted: Jan. 08, 2020
Welcome to the official blog of the Hetley Law Firm, P.A. We will begin posting on this blog shortly, so please check back regularly for updates about the firm, notable Read More
