Monthly Archives: May 2014

Summer Tax Tips for Students

If you will be working your first job this summer, here are a few things you should know about taxes and Uncle Sam: 1) You are working to help Uncle Sam. 2) When you are an employee, your employer must … Continue reading

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Divorce Tips

According to CNN, the average cost of a divorce is up to $15,000. Some financial planners state that this amount will be even higher because it is more expensive to operate two households. If you are thinking about divorce or … Continue reading

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Business Secrets

The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that customer contacts are not trade secrets that are protected by the Missouri Uniform Trade Secrets Act. This means that business owners need to be careful when allowing employees to see customer lists. To … Continue reading

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Expungements

In order to obtain an expungement, the defendant must show that there was no probable cause for their charges and that their arrest was based entirely on false information. If you believe you are entitled to an expungement, contact our … Continue reading

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When a Judgment is Not Final

A motion to compel settlement is not a final, appealable, judgment until the underlying action as to all claims and parties has been disposed. A judgment granting a motion to enforce settlement is not ready for appellate review until the … Continue reading

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Buying a Used Car

When buying a used car, you can purchase the vehicle on an as-is basis or with a warranty. Remember that the Missouri Lemon Law does not apply to used vehicles. When purchasing from a dealer the Federal Trade Commission requires … Continue reading

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Frivolous Arguments

Promoters of frivolous schemes encourage taxpayers to make unreasonable and outlandish claims to avoid paying the taxes they owe. The IRS has a list of frivolous tax arguments that taxpayers should avoid. These arguments are wrong and have been thrown … Continue reading

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No unemployment when you don’t show up for work

Missouri has stated that an unemployed worker was correctly denied unemployment benefits when the employee willfully violated the employer’s attendance policy. Transportation is usually considered an employee’s responsibility and repeated failure to show up for work may constitute misconduct by … Continue reading

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Relocating your child may require a motion

If you have a child and there is joint physical custody with your ex, both parents are considered the custodial parent and the child’s principal residence is with both parents. In order to modify this custody arrangement, you must file … Continue reading

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Challenging Capacity to Sue

Whether a plaintiff is entitled to sue as holder of a note (mortgage) is an issue of capacity. A party’s capacity to sue can only be brought up by a motion by a defendant or in the defendant’s answer.  If … Continue reading

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