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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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Former Wyandotte County District Attorney Under Investigation

Jerome Gorman, a former Wyandotte County Kansas district attorney is under investigation for making sexually inappropriate and racially insensitive comments in his new job with the Kansas Department of Revenue.  If you believe you have been subjected to workplace harassment … 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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Jackson County Jail Investigated

Jackson County has hired a Kansas City law firm, Wyrsch Mirakian Hobbs, in order to represent county employees in the conditions of the Jackson County jail.  The current jail is 35 years old and is in disrepair.  A new jail … 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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