Posts by bwilli94
Identity Theft and Your Credit Report
Through June 30, 2015, the number of data breaches captured on a report by the Identity Theft Resource Center totaled 400 data incidents. The data accessible as a result of these breaches increases the possibility of identity theft. The federal government estimates that approximately 9 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year. Identity…
Read MoreWhy is January Divorce Month?
Missouri parents facing marital difficulties often put their differences aside so that they can attempt to have a pleasant Christmas and holiday with their children. Come January, however, there almost always is an increase in divorce filings and child custody cases. So why is January divorce month? Why do filings jump by as much as one-third once…
Read MoreDoug Kennedy Re-Appointed to the Mo. Coordinating Board of Higher Education
The firm is pleased to announce that our partner, Doug Kennedy, was re-appointed to the Coordinating Board of Higher Education by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. The Coordinating Board of Higher Education coordinates the state system of higher education, which includes 13 public four-year colleges and universities, 17 public two-year community colleges, one public two-year technical…
Read MoreCelebrate New Year’s Eve Safely
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should you celebrate New Year’s Eve safely so that you can sing Auld Lang Syne at midnight? Absolutely, especially if you must drive home. The start of 2016 is just a few hours away, and New Year’s Eve is known for being one of the…
Read MoreFlood Safety While Driving
Currently, many areas of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are under flash flood warnings. Much of the area has received between 3-6 inches of rain since Saturday, December 26, 2105, and rain is still falling at the present time. Floods can occur anywhere there is a low-lying area near creeks, rivers or other ditches. Flooding…
Read MoreSchool bus seat belts-A good idea?
There is no federal law requiring school bus seat belts for large school buses (buses over 10,000 pounds) and only six states have laws making school bus seat belts mandatory for such buses. Missouri is not one of the six states that has such a law. In the past, the National Highway Transportation and Safety…
Read MoreClient Spotlight: Pike Creek Sewer District
Our firm is pleased to have represented the Pike Creek Reorganized Common Sewer District since its formation in April, 1997. Prior to the District’s formation, wastewater treatment systems serving many subdivisions in the area were operated and maintained by individuals or homeowner associations. Often these systems were not monitored by a licensed and trained operator…
Read MoreLove Your Lawyer Day
We’ve all heard them. Some of them are truly funny. Almost everyone loves a good lawyer joke. But when you need a lawyer, you want a lawyer who will do their best for you, not a lawyer who is a punchline. Today is Love Your Lawyer Day. Started in November, 2001, Love Your Lawyer Day…
Read MoreDaylight Savings Time Ends – Stay Alert
You need to set your clocks back one hour tonight as daylight savings time ends. The daylight savings time law was established during World War I to help conserve energy. In 2005, the Energy Policy Act extended daylight savings time beginning in 2007, so that it ends on the first Sunday of November. Why? Wyoming…
Read MoreDo I need A Will or Trust? When Should I Update an Estate Plan?
Sadly, people often don’t think about estate planning. They may not see the need for an estate plan because they don’t have a large estate facing estate taxes. Some people don’t want to think about their own death. By avoiding the topic, it may be that they feel that they can prolong or postpone their…
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