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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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Kansas Payday Lender Goes to Jail for 16 Years

A Leawood businessman, Scott Tucker, is going to jail for 16 years and 8 months for operating an illegal payday loan business.  Mr. Tucker was convicted of 14 criminal counts related to a $2 billion payday loan business.  If you … Continue reading

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Failing to Disclose a $46,000 Diamond Ring in Bankruptcy is Fraud

In bankruptcy, you must disclose all of your assets.  An Idaho couple failed to disclose a $46,000 diamond ring because the wife had thrown it in a lake when she discovered that her husband had been unfaithful.  Failure to disclose … Continue reading

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Tax Department Can Estimate Your Business Income

The Missouri Department of Revenue is able to review your bank statements and credit card transactions, among other documents, to determine how much money you made and whether you accurately reported your income.  If you do not provide them with … Continue reading

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Vitamin World to Close 124 Stores

Vitamin World has hired a company to assist it with shutting down 124 stores in 30 states. If you have a business that is struggling financially, and you would like to speak to an attorney, contact our law office at … Continue reading

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Owner of Macaroni Grill Files for Bankruptcy

The owner of the Italian restaurant Macaroni Grill has filed for bankruptcy with a plan to erase debt and reorganize around its top restaurants. If you have a failing business that is thinking of filing for bankruptcy, contact our law … Continue reading

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Missouri and Kansas Make Money.com Best City List

According to Money.com, Overland Park, Kansas was named #29 out of 50 of the 2016 Best Small Cities.  Overland Park was given a grade of B in economy, an A in jobs, and an A in education.  Lee’s Summit, Missouri … Continue reading

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Types of Student Loans

There are generally five (5) types of student loans available to students and parents in order to help pay for college: Subsidized Stafford Loans – A government loan, usually has the lowest interest rate, but borrowers must meet strict income … Continue reading

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No Lawyer = No Good Outcome

When charged with a crime, a person has the right to counsel.  However, that person can also waive their right to an attorney and proceed as their own attorney.  But acting as your own attorney can be dangerous because the … Continue reading

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Car Accident Assault

A Missouri court has convicted a person of assault because they reversed their car out of a parking lot too fast and ran over someone’s foot.  If the injury is considered serious, then the assault charge elevates to second degree … Continue reading

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