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Author Archives: Camron Hoorfar
Tips from the IRS for claiming a child as a dependent when parents are divorced, separated or live apart
Parents who are divorced, separated, never married or live apart and who share custody of a child with an ex-spouse or ex-partner need to understand the specific rules about who may be eligible to claim the child for tax purposes. … Continue reading
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Convictions Affirmed for Harassment and Tampering with Parole Officer
Statutes provide that the elements of second-degree harassment include “to act ‘without good cause’ and with ‘the purpose to cause emotional distress [.]’” Those provisions apply to communications without implicating First Amendment protections because those provisions rely on purpose instead … Continue reading
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Castle Doctrine Covers Cars
An instruction is due when it has support in substantial evidence. Evidence showed that defendant shot persons who ran at defendant with a firearm, and punched defendant through defendant’s open car window, so an instruction was due under statute embodying … Continue reading
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Supreme Court of Missouri renounces use of photograph for political purposes
Recently, the Supreme Court of Missouri found out about a campaign mailer of Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s that features a photograph of Schmitt with three of the Court’s judges. The photograph was taken at a public event that the judges … Continue reading
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Judgment Not Final Without Ruling on Attorney Fees
Absent other exceptions, the only circuit court ruling that is subject to appeal is a final judgment, meaning a writing denominated as a judgment that addresses all claims as to all parties. Judgment addressed all claims as to all parties … Continue reading
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Challenges to Vaccination Exemption Form Unsuccessful
“In Missouri, it is unlawful for any student to attend school unless he or she is properly immunized and can provide satisfactory evidence of such immunization or unless he or she is properly exempted.” Nothing requires the State to provide … Continue reading
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Todd and Julie Chrisley Found Guilty on Federal Charges
Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality television show “Chrisley Knows Best,” were recently found guilty in Atlanta on federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion. The Chrisleys were initially indicted in August 2019 and a new indictment … Continue reading
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CFPB Seeks Ban Against Operator of Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Reboot
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against the owner of a student-loan debt relief company for allegedly withdrawing hundreds of thousands of dollars from student borrowers’ bank accounts, without authorization . The CFPB alleges that Frank Gebase, … Continue reading
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Ex-San Antonio Lawyer Accused of Stealing Millions Has ‘Medically Related Issues,’ His Attorney Says
Ex-San Antonio attorney Christopher Pettit has been sued for allegedly absconding with his former law clients’ money. He’s landed in bankruptcy and he’s surrendered his law license. Pettit is also dealing with “medically related issues,” his attorney disclosed during the … Continue reading
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CFPB Report Highlights Experiences of Military Families with Medical Billing, Credit Reporting, and Debt Collection
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its annual report on the top financial concerns facing servicemembers, veterans, and military families, based on the complaints they submitted to the CFPB. Servicemembers told the CFPB about billing inaccuracies and that … Continue reading
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