Category Archives: General

Laws governing cemeteries allow vesting of title in the public through trustees. Plaintiffs in Stephens Cemetery v. Wilma Elizabeth Tyler were not trustees of the cemetery, and the circuit court failed to appoint trustees, which shows no standing to sue. … Continue reading →

If a claimant has applied for a right-to-sue letter from the Human Rights Commission, and 180 days have passed, statutes require the Human Rights Commission to issue a right-to-sue letter and end its activities. Statutory amendments placed into effect after … Continue reading →

In 2008, Debtor retained attorney MaGee to file her chapter 13 petition. The confirmation order from her chapter 13 plan stated that, “the debtor shall inform the Trustee of any changes in circumstances or receipt of additional income…” In 2009, … Continue reading →

Taxpayers who previously deducted the use of their car for business purposes on past tax returns should review whether they can still claim this deduction. Business owners and self-employed individuals who use their vehicle for business purposes may be able … Continue reading →

The Internal Revenue Service has started sending letters to more than 10,000 cryptocurrency owners warning them that they may have broken federal laws. Although the IRS was not specific about potential violations, digital currency owners could be subject to an … Continue reading →

Joseph Hammerly, son of the Little Learner Inc. Daycare owner, has been charged with two counts of statutory sodomy with a child under the age of 12 years old. The victim was dropped off at the daycare on July 11. … Continue reading →

Dr. Dennis Carpenter, Lee’s Summit School District’s Superintendent, has resigned. In 2017, the school district named him as its superintendent. In March of 2019, the school district voted to extend Dr. Carpenter’s contract, but now the school district is required … Continue reading →

Reality show star Towanda Braxton’s “Braxton Family Values” paychecks could be seized to pay back her creditors as part of her ongoing bankruptcy. Braxton filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in June 2019 listing $277,650 in assets but $547,056.39 in liabilities. … Continue reading →