Archive for May 2014
Herniated Disc Injuries
A herniated disc, can occur from many different causes, from simple aging to an auto accident or truck accident. Herniated disc injuries can sometimes resolve with conservative treatment like physical therapy or injections. Other times, surgical intervention is required. A serious disc injury is painful and can disable an accident victim from either pain or…
Read MoreMissouri Sunshine Law
“All politics is local.” This quote is most often attributed to Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The quote is especially true on the smallest levels of government, such as Missouri cities, town and/or other governmental bodies. Often, these governmental bodies are governed by an elected, but unpaid board…
Read MorePool Chemicals Can Cause Serious Injuries
Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of summer. This is also the usual time that public and private outdoor swimming facilities are opened for the summer season. As a result, it is also the time when injuries can occur due to the use of pool chemicals, such as chlorine, bromine, PHMB and muriatic acid.…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day
On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson invited the “people of the United States to display the [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][U.S.] flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May…
Read MorePublic Meetings May Begin With Prayer
The United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Town of Greece v. Galloway on Monday, May 5, 2014. The 5-4 decision recognizes the historical tradition of opening public meetings with prayer. Lyle Denniston, of SCOTUS Blog, provides the following analysis of the opinion and how public bodies should address a prayer policy: First:…
Read MoreWorkers Compensation Retaliation
Section 287.780 RSMo., states: “No employer or agent shall discharge or in any way discriminate against any employee for exercising any of his rights under this chapter. Any employee who has been discharged or discriminated against shall have a civil action for damages against his employer.” Despite the clear language of the statute, injured Missouri…
Read MoreLaw Day 2014
Today, May 1, is Law Day 2014, an event that honors “liberty, justice and equality under law which our forefathers bequeathed” to the United States. By federal law, law day is celebrated each year, with a different theme chosen to highlight how the law impacts our daily lives. This year’s focus is on the right…
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