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McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan takes a client-focused approach, delivering practical solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs.
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McDowell Rice’s family law and dissolution practice provides comprehensive support in matters of family law and domestic relations, including divorce, child custody, and marital agreements. Our team also handles post-divorce modifications, paternity determinations, and various types of family litigation.
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Data Privacy: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025
In the dynamic digital landscape of 2025, data privacy and cybersecurity have emerged as some of the most critical—and complex—issues for businesses. Companies operating in Missouri, Kansas, and across the United States must navigate an increasingly intricate patchwork of state and federal privacy laws. These regulations vary widely in scope, consumer rights, and compliance requirements, creating significant challenges for businesses that collect and process customer data as part of their operations.
Data Privacy: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025
Posted on February 14, 2025 In the dynamic digital landscape of 2025, data privacy and cybersecurity have emerged as some of the most critical—and complex—issues for businesses. Companies...
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Kansas City, MO - McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C., a leading law firm in Kansas City, is pleased to announce the election of Colby L. Rieke as its new President, effective immediately. Mr. Rieke has been a dedicated member of McDowell Rice...
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