by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Feb 1, 2023 | Education Law
A Missouri lawmaker is looking to end school suspensions for the state’s youngest students. Rep. Ian Mackey, D-St. Louis, is the sponsor of a new bill that would ban suspensions for children in kindergarten through third grade. The bill would also discourage... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
A new report from the Missouri Disability Foundation shows the alarming use of seclusion and restraint in Missouri schools – now public for the very first time. The use of seclusion and restraint can look like holding a child down, restricting their mobility,... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 31, 2023 | Employment Law
A significant move to boost labor rights in the U.S. is one step closer to reality. The Federal Trade Commission introduced a new proposal to block companies from using noncompete clauses in labor contracts. These clauses ban workers from leaving their job for a... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 13, 2023 | Civil Rights
Over in Los Angeles, the Department of Justice has secured a $31.25 million settlement with City National Bank over allegations the bank redlined – or refused to underwrite mortgages – in predominately Black and Latinx neighborhoods. This is the largest... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 8, 2022 | Civil Rights
The science of doing the most good, for the most amount of people is the reason our founder – Thomas E. Kennedy III – pursued a career in law more than 50 years ago. Now, commonly known as effective altruism, it’s the idea of valuing all lives equally and seeking out...