Product Liability Jury Verdict – 3M Combat Arms Ear Plugs

A jury returns a $6 million punitive verdict ($7.1 million overall) against 3M for defective Combat Arms Ear Plugs. Between 2003 and 2015, the dual-ended 3M Combat Arms Ear Plugs (version 2) were standard-issued equipment for service members. This included those who were deployed to combat zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan. The

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The Center for Conflict Resolution Spotlights Rik Siro

We are excited to spotlight one of our volunteer board members Rik Siro! Rik is a trial lawyer with the law firm Of Siro Smith Dickson, PC, representing people in cases involving personal injury and employment discrimination. He also works as a mediator in those areas of practice. He is licensed to

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Siro Smith Dickson PC joins KCMBA’s “100% Club.”

Law firms and companies in KCMBA’s service area comprised of five or more attorneys with 100% KCMBA regular membership qualify for the 100% Club. With this elite designation, these firms and companies and their lawyers receive extra perks along with recognition of superior commitment to KCMBA and their legal community. Learn More

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Athena Dickson named 2020 Women’s Justice Award winner

Dickson, a partner at Siro Smith Dickson in Kansas City, is the president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and an elected member of The Missouri Bar’s Board of Governors. She previously has served as president of the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City, the Young Lawyers Section of

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