Monthly Archives: March 2018

Claire’s Files for Bankruptcy

The fashion accessories store, Claire’s, has filed for bankruptcy.  It is not yet clear if the business will remain open and simply switch to another owner or simply shut down. If you have a business that is struggling and would … Continue reading

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Actor Joey Lawrence Files for Bankruptcy

Actor Joey Lawrence, known for working with Melissa Joan Hart, has filed for bankruptcy with his wife after his show was cancelled after five seasons.  In 2015, Joey stated he made $534,000, but in 2016 Joey made $58,000.  At the … Continue reading

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No Right to Visibility in Real Estate

A Missouri court has ruled that a real estate owner does not have the right to have their building visible.  In the case before the court, a landowner objected to a sound barrier wall being built along a highway because … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy and Malpractice Claims

A legal malpractice claim is when you believe your attorney messed up in some way, costing you money.  If you file bankruptcy and have a malpractice claim, the bankruptcy trustee can pursue the claim on your behalf in order to … Continue reading

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Missouri Hospital Files for Bankruptcy

The Iron County Hospital District, located in Pilot Knob, Missouri, filed for bankruptcy.  At the time of its filing, it had less than $50 million in debt and less than $10 million in assets.  If you are thinking of filing … Continue reading

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Former Jackson County Prosecutor May Lose his Law License

Mike Sanders, a Jackson County former prosecutor, is now a convicted felon for converting campaign funds for personal use, including trips to Napa Valley, buying wine, and paying his income taxes. Now that Mike Sanders is a convicted felon, he … Continue reading

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American Chopper Star Files for Bankruptcy

Paul Teutul, a star of the television show American Chopper, has filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in New York.  His bankruptcy paperwork states he owes approximately 50 creditors over $1 million.  In addition, he states that his monthly income is … Continue reading

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Employee Spotlight

Ramone serves as a Legal Assistant and File Clerk for the Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, P.C. Ramone’s role in the office is to handle client intake and processing, store and preserve client documents and files, back-up and retain office … Continue reading

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Rapper 50 Cent Boasts and then Denies Having Bitcoin

Rapper 50 Cent, in bankruptcy, initially boasted that he was the recipient of 700 bitcoins for one of his albums.  At the time, the ownership of the bitcoins would have made him a millionaire, but his bankruptcy estate would have … Continue reading

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Toys R’ Us Plans to Close More Stores

Toys R’ Us plans to close another 200 stores and lay off a significant portion of its staff.  The toy store previously announced that it would close 180 stores and lay off around 4,500 workers.  Before filing for bankruptcy, the … Continue reading

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