Shane and I have experienced Mexico many times in our 33 years of marriage; with tours ranging from driving down the coast of Baja California to cruise stops in the Mexican Riviera. We have never had a trip to Mexico quite like this one. Brenda Sedano is one of the fabulous team of legal assistants…

The National Versatility Ranch Horse Association’s primary objective is to provide not only an educational, but safe and fun opportunity for amateur riders to improve their horsemanship all the while still focusing on the skills a typical ranch horse would be expected to perform.  The NVRHA is a place to start for anyone interested, at any level and with any horse, but…

Bangerter Law, P.A. has received a tier one ranking in the Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Ninth Edition.  Firms that receive a designated tier reflect high levels of respect earned among other leading lawyers and clients in their communities and areas of practice.  Rankings are based on an evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations,…

Once again Shane Bangerter has been named to The Best Lawyers in America! This makes the 15th year Shane has been voted by his peers for his work in Worker’ Compensation Law – Claimants and Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers and has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of workers’ compensation three of…

The 2018 EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin was held July 23, 2018 through July 29, 2018 and was host to more than 10,000 aircrafts.  According to the EAA’s website, there was a reported total of 19,588 aircraft operations at Wittman airport alone from July 20, 2018 to July 30, 2018 which averages out to be approximately…

The Kansas Department of Labor, Division of Workers Compensation Division, has spent the last few years preparing to implement a new Online System for Claims Administration Research/Regulation (OSCAR) which will be able to be used by claimants, attorneys, employers, insurers and claim adjusters.  The implementation of OSCAR is made up by a team from the…

Shane made it safely back to Kansas after a week-long trip to China.  He visited China as a representative of the Kansas Board of Regents.  Shawn Chen, Fort Hays State University partner at SIAS International University, invited Shane to deliver one of the keynote speeches for the opening ceremony of the Inaugural International Education Summit…

On June 1, 2018, the Kansas Court of Appeals ruled in the Pardo v. UPS case regarding the constitutionality of the statute allowing for the use of the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides, Sixth Edition when determining permanent impairment of function on scheduled injuries with prior impairment. The AMA Guides, 6th Edition was implemented for…

The Rhea Fire originated a half mile West of Rhea, Oklahoma on April 12, 2018.  According to the latest report from Oklahoma Forestry Services, on April 23, 2018 the fire had grown to 286,742 acres and was nearly 74 percent contained.  Media reports indicate that over 200 personnel have been assigned to fight the blaze…

A chancellor is the formal head of a University who is responsible for its overall operation and spearheads the University to meet goals and overcome challenges.  The individual who undertakes this complex leadership role must be able to draw upon his own personal strengths and professional skills.   The Kansas Board of Regents appointed Dr.…