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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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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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Bitcoin Plunges as Major Crypto Lender Halts Operations
The price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies plummeted Monday after a major cryptocurrency lender effectively failed and halted all withdrawals from its platform, citing “extreme market conditions.” It’s the latest high-profile collapse of a pillar of the cryptocurrency industry. These … Continue reading
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Evidence Obtained by Deception Okay
The delay from charges to trial did not reach the threshold of a presumptive violation of the right to a speedy trial, so no further analysis of other factors was necessary, and circuit court did not err in denying defendant’s … Continue reading
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Things organizations should know about applying for tax-exempt status
To be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for any of these purposes: charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, … Continue reading
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IRS increases standard mileage reimbursement rate for personal vehicles effective July 1
The Internal Revenue Service has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business … Continue reading
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Surfside Condo Collapse Victims Reach $997 Million Settlement
Families of the victims of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla., that killed 98 people last year have reached a $997 million settlement to compensate them for their staggering losses of life. If you or … Continue reading
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ACA Payments Get Priority in Bankruptcy, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court recently ruled that payments individuals owe to the Internal Revenue Service for failing to obtain health insurance under the Affordable Care Act should be given priority in bankruptcy. If you need tax assistance or are considering … Continue reading
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Understanding taxpayer rights: The right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum
Taxpayers have the right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum. This is one of ten basic rights — known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights — that all taxpayers have when working with the IRS. The … Continue reading
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