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Modifying Maintenance/Alimony

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

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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Don’t Remake Breaking Bad

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

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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It’s a Girl

Egg donors have to go through a barrage of tests and hormone therapies and as such are compensated rather well. The payout for enduring the process generally runs around $50,000 for those who make it through. In Perez v. Commissioner … Continue reading

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Business Bankruptcy Filings Increase

In comparing October 2016 to October 2015, business bankruptcy filings has increased 21% nationwide according to Epic Systems, Inc.  In October 2016, 401 business bankruptcy filings occurred. If you are interested in learning more about bankruptcy, contact our law office … Continue reading

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Two Years to Sue a Doctor

In Missouri, you have two (2) years from when you learned of your injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a physician or other medical professional.  If you have been injured, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit … Continue reading

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The IRS Indicts an IRS Agent

Former IRS employee Carla Mitchell, a 48 year old woman from Kansas City, Kansas, was indicted by a federal grand jury for filing false tax returns.  Carla is charged with filing false tax returns for herself and 13 of her … Continue reading

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Wet Seal Files for Bankruptcy

Wet Seal, LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection lately, adding to the long list of retailers that have recently filed for bankruptcy.  If you are interested in filing for bankruptcy, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our … Continue reading

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Stop Stealing Cows

A Missouri man was convicted of a Class A Misdemeanor for stealing livestock.  If you have been charged with a crime, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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