Travis R. Kearbey,
Partner

Experience

Summary Judgment for Higher Education Client on MHRA Claims

Obtained summary judgment for a higher education client on Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) claims in state court where the claims were based on gender and race discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment and retaliation.

$137.25 Million Asset Sale for Independent Insurance Broker

Represented a large independent insurance broker in the sale of assets in exchange for cash and equity consideration valued at up to $137.25 million.

Acquisition of Franchise Restaurants

Represented a private investment firm in its acquisition of franchise restaurant outlets across multiples states. Handled the acquisition agreement and other operative documents, due diligence, franchise documentation and licensing.

Highlights

Illinois Enacts Mandatory Paid Leave Law for Workers

On March 13, 2023, Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker signed into law expansive paid leave entitlements for Illinois employees. The Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLFAW Act) requires covered employers to establish a...

Continued Economic Headwinds Force Mass Layoffs, Bring State and Federal WARN Laws into Focus

Effect of U.S. Supreme Court’s Overturn of Roe v. Wade on Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its 50-year precedent in Roe v. Wade , which held the U.S. Constitution protects the right of women to terminate a pregnancy prior to the...

Proposed FTC Rule Would Ban Employers from Using Noncompete Agreements

As has been widely reported in recent days, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a proposed rule that, in the words of the FTC, would ban employers from using noncompete agreements with...

SEC Underscores Use of Routine Confidentiality Agreements for Employees May Violate Whistleblower Protection Rules

For the second time in as many months, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signaled that it is back in the business of policing the SEC whistleblower protection rules in a broad, prophylactic...

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