June 2012 News Releases

06/29/2012
Court of Appeals rules on case manager hearings
TOPEKA—The Kansas Court of Appeals today filed its decision in the following child custody proceeding, which generated much attention during the past legislative session:Appeal No. 106,292: In The Matter of the Marriage of Jeffrey E. Hutchison and Karen L. Wray, f/k/a Karen L. HutchisonThe state Court of Appeals today ruled that due process, ...
06/19/2012
Three nominated for 21st district judge vacancy
TOPEKA—The names of three attorneys were submitted to Gov. Sam Brownback Tuesday as nominees to fill a judge vacancy in the 21st Judicial District, a two-county district consisting of Clay and Riley counties. They include John F. Bosch, Clay Center; and Kendra S. Lewison and Grant Bannister, both of Manhattan.Applicants for the vacancy, which ...
06/12/2012
Eight to be interviewed for 21st Judicial District vacancy
TOPEKA—Eight Manhattan area attorneys will be interviewed June 18 as nominees to fill a vacancy in the 21st Judicial District that was created by the retirement of Judge Paul E. Miller, Manhattan.Scheduled for interviews are Grant D. Bannister, a partner in the firm of Knopp & Bannister, P.A., Manhattan; Amy J. Bipes, a legal assistance ...
06/11/2012
Three nominated for Shawnee County judge vacancy
TOPEKA—Three persons have been nominated to fill a vacancy on the Shawnee County District Court that has been created by the retirement of Judge Charles Andrews. Supreme Court Departmental Justice Marla J. Luckert said the names of Jason E. Geier, senior assistant Shawnee County District Attorney; Mary E. Mattivi, who serves as judge pro tem ...