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Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes

The IRS will be implementing new plans for processing tax returns for the 2017 filing season. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hike Act will no longer allow the IRS to issue credit or refunds to early filing tax payers if … Continue reading

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Resisting Arrest – A Felony or a Misdemeanor?

A recent Missouri court determined that there are varying degrees of a resisting arrest charge. In order for a resisting arrest charge to be considered a felony, Missouri must provide evidence that the arrest was for a felony charge. Without … Continue reading

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Scandal at the Waffle House

Two Georgia lawyers, David Cohen and John Butters, were recently charged with conspiracy to commit extortion, conspiracy to commit illegal eavesdropping and surveillance, and unlawful eavesdropping or surveillance after using a secret sex tape from their client to extort money … Continue reading

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My Child Support is How Much?!

When a maintenance or child support obligation is made, the court must look at all of the financial resources of the party. Once your monthly payment is established, you might think you’re forever stuck with that number. However, statute requires … Continue reading

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Americans Like to Buy Food

According to Money.com, over 32% of Americans spend more than $200 each month eating out.  The average monthly restaurant bill per household is $223.  The top four foods with the most markup are soda, pizza, french fries, and chicken noodle … Continue reading

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Possession Needed for Arrest

Under accomplice liability in Missouri, the law does not allow possession of pseudoephedrine with the intent to use it in making methamphetamine. It was recently found, however, that a person must be in possession of the pseudoephedrine at the time … Continue reading

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Excuse me, have you been drinking this evening?

Regardless of whether or not a glass of your adult beverage of choice was had at dinner, pulling up to a DUI checkpoint can be stressful. There are several things to know before driving through in order to make sure … Continue reading

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Taxing Women

States and cities across the country are finally coming to terms with the fact that feminine hygiene products are a necessity for women and are passing legislation to get rid of sales tax surrounding these items. The California Assembly Bill … Continue reading

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Hulk Hogan Forces Bankruptcy

Financial struggles aren’t avoided the more money an individual or company has. Recently, Gawker Media, an online media company with assets around $50 to $100 million, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while appealing a $140 milling verdict for … Continue reading

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Surprises in Your Car

It’s officially road trip season and it’s common to allow your friend or significant other to take the wheel for a while so you can have a break from driving. Unfortunately for one Missouri driver, after being pulled over, one … Continue reading

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