Monthly Archives: February 2018

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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Requesting a Change of Judge

In Missouri, you have two (2) times where you can request a change of judge in your case.  The first instance is within sixty (60) days after service of the summons.  The second instance is within thirty (30) days of … 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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Penthouse Magazine Files Bankruptcy Again

For the third time, Penthouse Global Media, Inc., an offshoot of the adult entertainment magazine, has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  The company is currently owned by a woman who wants to open up “breastaurants” to compete with Hooters.  If … Continue reading

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David Cassidy’s Estate is Sued over $120,000 Legal Bill

David Cassidy’s estate is being sued by multiple Florida attorneys who claim the deceased actor owes them money.  The lesson here is: you should pay your attorneys, even after you are dead.  If you are struggling financially and would like … Continue reading

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Gunmaker Remington May File for Bankruptcy

Remington Outdoor Company, Inc., a U.S. maker of firearms, may be filing bankruptcy soon. Remington asked for a forbearance from its creditors as it has around $950 million in debt. If you have a business that is going under and … Continue reading

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