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Website photo lands Leawood law firm in court
A Kansas City photographer is suing a Leawood law firm, saying a photo posted on the firm's website infringed on his copyrighted work. Eric Bowers is a professional photographer offering architectural,...
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Prospective new T-Bones owner may add entertainment to stadium
An agreement has been reached to sell minor-league baseball team Kansas City T-Bones to Max Fun Entertainment LLC, owned by Kansas City entrepreneur Mark Brandmeyer. Brandmeyer founded Max Fun...
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Comets sign trio of lease agreements, bring back familiar face to lead biz
The Kansas City Comets signed leases to secure an arena, a training center and office space — and the business brought back a familiar face to guide its ownership group. The Comets are a professional...
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UAW, GM negotiators reach a proposed tentative agreement
The United Auto Workers negotiating team reached a proposed tentative agreement on a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with General Motors Co. The negotiating team accepted the contract and...
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Lenexa office plays key role in growth of nation's largest VA mortgage lender
Veterans United Home Loans, the largest VA mortgage lender in America, built a software development team in Lenexa that is playing a key role in the company's growth.
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Former IRS employee in Kansas City indicted for fraud
Tamara Miller, a former Internal Revenue Service employee in Kansas City, was indicted by a grand jury and accused of orchestrating a scheme to steal tax refund money. Miller worked as a data...
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New California privacy act is a 'game-changer' — even for KC companies
The California Consumer Privacy Act will have wide-ranging effect on any business or person collecting personal information in California, and that includes companies in Kansas City.
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UAW's strike against GM will continue. Here's why ratification could be tricky
United Auto Workers leadership approved a tentative agreement with General Motors Co., but the union will continue to strike until after ratification of an agreement. The UAW has been on strike since...
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Acquisition gives Country Club Bank its first locations in Olathe
Country Club Bank is set to add its first branch offices in Olathe after reaching an agreement to acquire Bank of the Prairie for an undisclosed amount. If approved by bank regulators, the deal is...
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For KC launch, Chase poaches two top execs from its national banking competitors
JPMorgan Chase Bank has hired two highly experienced executives to lead its retail banking expansion in Kansas City.
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OP startup Frosty Tech lands big partnership in UK
Overland Park-based Frosty Tech formed a partnership agreement with a leading ice pack and temperature-controlled shipping company in the United Kingdom. Hydropac Ltd. will use Frosty Tech’s innovative...
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Leadership change at BKD puts focus on expansion, tech
BKD LLP's three top area officials — Barry Davis, Abe Cole and Rachel Dwiggins — explain how a coming leadership transition will provide opportunities to grow into new markets and increase the...
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Behind the Deal: Country Club Bank says Olathe is just the start of expansion
Country Club Bank President Joe Close sheds light on the deal to acquire Bank of the Prairie.
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Orange EV opens new production plant, gears up for growth
Orange EV moved into a 52,000-square-foot production facility in Horizons Industrial Park near Interstate 635 and Missouri Highway 9 that's more than four times larger than its previous location,...
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Academy Bank completes merger with one of KC's strongest banks
Academy Bank, a subsidiary of Kansas City-based Dickinson Financial Corp., has completed its acquisition of KCB Bank. The computer systems of the two banks were consolidated this past weekend, and...
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CEO/co-owner of former fast-rising company sentenced to 18 months in prison
Leawood businessman Barrett Prelogar was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison without parole after being found guilty of corruptly endeavoring to obstruct or impede the enforcement of Internal...
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CoStar wins $500M judgment against bankrupt Blue Springs company
A federal court issued a $500 million judgment against Blue Springs-based Xceligent Inc. in a copyright case filed against it by CoStar Group Inc. The judgment was part of a settlement agreement...
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Fast-growing Lenexa company makes biggest acquisition yet with addition of...
Lenexa-based Pivot International acquired Olathe-based Castle Creations, its seventh acquisition in the past three years.
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H&R Block reshapes middle management with slew of hires, promotions
H&R Block CEO Jeff Jones and Chief People Officer Tiffany Scalzitti Monroe completely revamped the company's middle management team this year, naming 10 new vice presidents as well as creating a...
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Experienced real estate/construction attorney launches her own firm
Desarae Harrah left her jobs as a senior attorney at Collins & Jones PC in Raymore to launch her own firm, called Harrah Law LLC. Harrah, a veteran attorney with 14 years of experience, specializes...
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