Wells Fargo and the $50,000,000 Settlement

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In order to settle a lawsuit accusing Wells Fargo of overcharging homeowners for appraisals after they defaulted on their mortgage loans, Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $50 million.

If you believe you are a victim of mortgage fraud, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Hulk Hogan Receives $31,000,000 Settlement

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Gawker Media, LLC has reached a $31 million settlement with Hulk Hogan in order to satisfy Mr. Hogan’s judgment against Gawker for $140 million.  The settlement must be approved by a bankruptcy judge since Gawker filed for bankruptcy after the $140 million judgment was awarded.

If you are interested in learning more about bankruptcy, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Camron Hoorfar named as a 2016 Missouri and Kansas SuperLawyer Rising Star

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For the third year in a row, attorney and owner Camron Hoorfar has been named as a Missouri and Kansas Rising Star by SuperLawyers.  Camron Hoorfar will be featured in the SuperLawyers magazine for Missouri and Kansas in the November 2016 edition.  This honor is reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice.  Only 2.5% of attorneys in Missouri and Kansas receive this distinction.

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Being Denied Unemployment

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In order to receive unemployment, the employee could not have quit their job without good cause.  Good cause can mean illness, disability, or some other compelling cause.  However, a change in working conditions is not automatically valid grounds for quitting with good cause.

If you are having debt trouble, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Employers Must Deal with a New W-2 Deadline

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Due to a recent federal law, employers no longer have until February 15 to submit their W-2s to their employees, the IRS, and the Social Security Administration.  Instead, the deadline has been pushed back to January 31.  This deadline also applies to Form 1099-MISC.  If an employer needs a 30 day extension of the new deadline, the employer must file Form 8809 before the deadline expires.

If you are having payroll trouble, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Using a Photograph as Evidence in Court

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In order to use a photograph of something as evidence in court, the photograph must accurately show what it claims to show.  Testimony from the photographer and how the photograph was created is not required.

If you are facing a court battle and would like some assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Loss of Parental Rights for Drug Use

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The use of marijuana, by itself, is not enough for a court to terminate a parent’s rights to a child.  Instead, in order to terminate a parent’s rights, a Missouri court must find that the parent’s drug use could be potentially harmful to the child.

If you are facing a custody battle for your child or children, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Can’t Take Back the Engagement Ring

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An engagement ring becomes property of the person receiving the ring when the ring is given to them.  Therefore, Missouri firmly believes in the “no take-backs” rule of gift giving.

If you are facing a divorce or custody issue, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Bankruptcy Can Be Sexy

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The actress, Megan Fox, is becoming a part owner of Frederick’s of Hollywood, a lingerie retail store.  The lingerie store filed bankruptcy last year and closed many of its stores nationwide.  After emerging with bankruptcy, the retail store is changing its image to attract new customers.

If you have a company that is in financial distress and you want to discuss your options, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Big Stores Going into Financial Trouble

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According to Bloomberg News and Fitch Ratings, the retail stores of Sears, Claire’s, and Nine West are struggling and may be looking at bankruptcy in the recent future.

If you have a company in debt, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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