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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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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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Setting Aside a Default Judgment

In Missouri, in order to set aside or vacate a default judgment, you must show good cause and that you actually have a defense to the claim.  Otherwise, the default judgment will stand and you may be subjected to levies … Continue reading

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No Sales Tax for Installing Appliances

Kansas does not impose a sales tax on the services of installing or applying tangible personal property, such as when Lowe’s sends independent contractors to install built-in appliances. If you are having tax issues and need assistance, contact our law … Continue reading

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Oklahoma Prosecutor Resigns for Giving Probation to Blind Man

An Oklahoma prosecutor has resigned after he gave a blind man probation for raping and sodomizing a 13 year old Texas girl at a church camp.  The blind man did not receive any jail time. If you have been charged … Continue reading

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Toys R’ Us to Close 180 Stores

Toys R’ Us has announced that it will close approximately 180 stores as part of their bankruptcy reorganization.  At the time of filing for bankruptcy, Toys R’ Us had over $5 billion in debt.  If you are a business owner … 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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Lee’s Summit Car Dealership Closes Among Allegations

Rocky Mehrraffie and Auto Enterprise has closed its used car dealership in Lee’s Summit.  At the time of the closure, the dealership was accused of selling vehicles without titles and selling vehicles that had been in a flood.  If you … Continue reading

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