Category Archives: General

Being Charged with Endangering a Child

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri woman was recently charged with endangering the life of a child when she sought no medical treatment during her pregnancy, used meth while she was pregnant, did not hospitalize the child when the child refused to eat, and … Continue reading →

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Modifying Maintenance/Alimony

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri statutes state that a person can request to modify the amount of maintenance or alimony that they pay as long as they can show a change in circumstances that is substantial and continuing. If you are in a custody … Continue reading →

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Bank of America Fined $45 Million

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Bank of America was recently fined $45 million in punitive damages for willful and repeated bankruptcy stay violations.  A bankruptcy stay violation is when a creditor attempts to collect a debt when their collection activity is ceased by the filing … Continue reading →

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Gymboree May File for Bankruptcy

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Gymboree Corp., a children’s clothing retailer, may file bankruptcy as early as June 1, 2017 as it faces interest payments on its debt. If you are in financial trouble and need some help, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or … Continue reading →

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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns $2.7 Million against Goodyear Tire

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

The U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned a $2.7 million discovery sanction against Goodyear Tire and their attorneys for hiding tests on certain tires. The Supreme Court stated that the discovery sanction can only be up to the amount of damages … Continue reading →

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No Warrants to Search the Internet

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri courts have ruled that there is no reasonable expectation of privacy when you make things public by posting them online.  Since you do not have an expectation of privacy on the internet, a warrant is not needed to search … Continue reading →

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Don’t Remake Breaking Bad

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri defendant was recently found guilty of possessing methamphetamine when he was found at a mobile home used to make meth, he was found near the location where the meth was being packaged, and he possessed other drugs. If … Continue reading →

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Experian is Fined $3 Million

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

The credit bureau Experian was recently fined $3 million by the CFPB to settle claims that Experian sold credit scores. If you are in debt trouble and need assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at … Continue reading →

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Jackson County Jury Awards $500,000 Against Debt Collector

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A woman from Jackson County has sued CACH, LLC for suing her for a debt that she did not have.  After winning her jury trial, the jury awarded her $500,000 in damages. If you are being hounded by debt collectors, … Continue reading →

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Payless Shoes Might File for Bankruptcy

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Payless, Inc., a discount shoe store, has been said to be preparing to file bankruptcy. If the store files for bankruptcy, it will be another retailer that has filed for bankruptcy in the last few months. If you are thinking … Continue reading →

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