Tag Archives: LOCH

Don’t Run at Someone with a Stick

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Don’t Run at Someone with a Stick A Missouri man who ran at another person holding a long stick was found guilty of attempting to cause harm to a person with a dangerous instrument. If you have been charged with … Continue reading →

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Cannot Claim Ineffective Assistance of Counsel when You Represent Yourself

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri defendant represented himself in his criminal trial.  After he lost, he attempted to appeal his guilty verdict citing ineffective assistance of counsel.  Missouri courts have ruled that, when you represent yourself voluntarily, you cannot claim ineffective assistance of … Continue reading →

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It’s a Girl

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

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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Lee’s Summit Man Convicted of Mortgage Fraud

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Lee’s Summit man was recently convicted of mortgage fraud for stealing $3.7 million dollars.  Albert Roberts was sentenced to four (4) years in prison without parole and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1.9 million dollars.  If … Continue reading →

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You’ve Won a New Car

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

If you win the prize on a game show in California you have to pay a 10% withholding tax at the conclusion of the filming of the show. So if you didn’t win cash or bring a stack of hundreds … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe in Miracles

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

The United States Olympic Committee awards cash prizes for bringing home the gold, and silver and bronze. These prizes are taxable despite complaints from lawmakers that, like the games themselves, roll around every couple of years. However, for most athletes … Continue reading →

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Pirate treasure and other found money

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Unlike the pirates of the past who were stealing from the Spanish crown, any U.S. taxpayer who finds buried loot will have to pay income taxes on it. This was established in Cesarini v. United States. Mr. Cesarini bought a … Continue reading →

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Bankruptcy and Divorce

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Generally, you cannot get rid of your child support or alimony payments in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  These amounts even include property settlements from a divorce.  However, some of these may be eliminated in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you … Continue reading →

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Business Bankruptcy Filings Increase

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

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

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

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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