Monthly Archives: December 2018

Missouri Man Ordered to Watch Bambi as a Part of His Sentence for Illegally Killing Hundreds of Deer

Deer poacher David Berry Jr. has been ordered to watch the Walt Disney movie Bambi at least once a month as a part of his year-long jail sentence. He was convicted of illegally killing wildlife and a firearms probation violation.  … Continue reading

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Attorney Gets Prison Time for Bankruptcy Fraud

Attorney Scott Maasen has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay $1.4 million in restitution in a bankruptcy fraud case. He filed for bankruptcy in 2009 after he stopped making payments on a $1.5 million loan. … Continue reading

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Using Credit Cards to Pay for Your Bankruptcy

Although you may want to do so, you cannot use a credit card to file for bankruptcy.  The bankruptcy courts do not allow you to put the cost of your bankruptcy on credit.  However, you can always use a debit … Continue reading

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USA Gymnastics Files for Bankruptcy

The governing body for American gymnastics filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, a dramatic step for an embattled organization facing mounting legal and financial challenges stemming from decades long sexual abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar. This puts an automatic … Continue reading

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Holiday T-Shirt Giveaway!

This season we would like to give back to our clients and our community by giving away free t-shirts! All you need to do is send an email to Reception@Hoorfarlaw.com with your mailing address and shirt size.  We have plenty … Continue reading

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and DJ Khaled Agree to Settle SEC Cryptocurrency Charges

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr., and music producer DJ Khaled became the first celebrities to face punishment over touting cryptocurrency deals that regulators say were fraudulent.  Mayweather agreed to a $300,000 fine and to forfeit an additional $300,000 representing his … Continue reading

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Topeka Business Owner Sentenced for Tax Fraud

Fernando Tapia, who owned 4 meat market businesses in Missouri and Kansas was sentenced to 12 months and a day in prison for falsifying a tax return. He was also ordered to pay a $3,000 fine. If you are having … Continue reading

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Unprotected Sex Can Result in $250,000 Nondischargeable Debt

According to a recent bankruptcy court ruling, if you give another person a sexually transmitted disease without disclosing that you have the disease first; resulting in the other person being harmed physically and financially, you cannot get rid of that … Continue reading

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IRS Launches Instagram Account

As part of a mission to help all taxpayers understand and meet their tax responsibilities, the International Revenue Service announced they created an Instagram account. The account will provide taxpayers the latest information on a variety of topics as taxpayers … Continue reading

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Gymboree May Close Half of Its Stores

A U.S retailer of infant and children’s clothing, Gymboree Group Inc., is considering closing around 450 stores. This would be a huge setback for Gymboree after it recently emerged from bankruptcy last year. Gymboree currently has 13 stores in Missouri … Continue reading

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