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Top 3 Debt Collection Companies

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

According to the ABA Journal, the biggest debt collection company is Encore Capital Group.  It is based in San Diego, grosses $1 billion per year in revenue, and owns Midland Funding and Asset Acceptance. The second biggest debt collection company … Continue reading →

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No Social Security Increase

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

The Social Security Administration has announced that there will not be an increase in Social Security benefits for 2016. Currently, the maximum Social Security benefits a person can receive is $2,663 per month. If you are struggling to pay your … Continue reading →

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Fun Legal Statistics

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

Here are some fun statistics according to the ABA Journal: A Michigan inmate was awarded $1,251 when he was not allowed to hug his wife goodbye after a visit. 5,767 U.S. Post Office employees were attacked by dogs in 2014. … Continue reading →

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Chronic DWIs

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri law requires that a chronic DWI offender must serve at least two  (2) years in jail without probation or parole.  If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI, contact our office at www.Hoorfarlaw.com or 816-524-4949.

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Who Cares What Your Name Is?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri court certainly doesn’t, as Jillian Johnson of Missouri found out this year.  Jillian challenged a foreclosure on her home because the name of the bank that did the foreclosure, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, did not exactly match the bank’s … Continue reading →

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Kansas Offers Tax Amnesty Period

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

Kansas has allowed a tax amnesty for any penalties and interest for taxes accrued before January 1, 2014 as long as the past-due taxes are paid between September 1 and October 15.  The tax amnesty applies to income taxes, estate … Continue reading →

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When is an E-filed Document Considered Filed with the Court

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

Nowadays, more and more courts are requiring attorneys to e-file their documents in order to reduce the paper overload the court often deals with.  However, technology can often create new problems, and e-filing is no different.  A problem can occur … Continue reading →

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Being Convicted of Passing a Bad Check

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

If you write a check that does not clear the bank, you can be charged with the crime of passing a bad check.  However, in order to be convicted of passing a bad check, the state must show that you … Continue reading →

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When Suing Yourself Can Make Sense

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

Sometimes it can make sense to sue yourself.  Here are some examples: A lady was involved in a car accident, that she caused, that resulted in the death of her husband. The lady sued herself for negligence in operating her … Continue reading →

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Asking for Attorney Fees

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri follows the American Rule, which states that each party involved in a lawsuit must pay for their own legal costs unless they are authorized to ask for attorney fees by statute or contract. This rule serves as a reminder … Continue reading →

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