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Federal Courts Warn of Juror Phone and Email Scam
The right to a trial by jury is the most important part of the American legal system. Without men and women, who are willing to sacrifice their time away from work, family and friends to render a verdict in a case, our justice system would not be the model that it is today. Jurors perform…
Read MoreRobbins Chosen to Work with Deer Run to Find Sewer Solution
Property owners in the Deer Run area are desperate for a sewer solution. Several homes and campgrounds are served by an existing, private sewer system, that is aging. Given the proximity to the Current River, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been closely monitoring the sewer system. Following a community meeting on May…
Read MoreWork Zone Safety Tips
Summertime means that the prime season for road construction is upon us. Orange barrels and construction zones along interstates and highways in Missouri require drivers to take extra precautions. Work zone safety is a serious matter. According to MoDOT, 8 people were killed in work zones last year. Between 2009 and 2013, 53 people were…
Read MoreTop 3 Reasons You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
We frequently receive phone calls from prospective clients who attempted to handle their own personal injury claim. These people often preface their comments with statements like: “I just wanted the repairs to my car made.” “I thought when they said my car was totaled that they would offer me enough to pay it off.” “The…
Read MoreHow Long Will My Divorce Take?
Divorce is difficult and the decision to divorce should not be made lightly. Once a decision has been made to divorce, one of the first questions clients typically ask is how long will my divorce take? This is always a difficult question to answer. If you and your spouse are in complete agreement and there…
Read MoreCan the Police Search your Cell Phone Without a Warrant?
The United States Supreme Court unanimously decided that digital privacy is important and that police generally cannot search your cell phone without a warrant. The majority opinion in Riley vs. California, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, noted that cell phones “are now such a pervasive and insistent part of daily life that the proverbial…
Read MoreThree Things to do After an Auto Accident
As summer arrives in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas, more motorists are on the road. With the increased traffic comes the increased risk of an auto accident or truck accident. Auto accidents happen when least expected, so it is important to practice safe driving and keep a careful lookout when you are behind the wheel.…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day 2014
On June 15, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the third Sunday in June to be Father’s Day, a time to “give public and private expression of the love and gratitude” owed to the nation’s fathers. Today, Father’s Day lands on the 48th anniversary of President Johnson’s proclamation. From changing diapers, to helping with school…
Read MoreHas Your Car Seat Expired – and Other Car Seat Safety Tips
Has your child’s car seat expired? We put our young children in car seats to keep them safe and to comply with state law. Missouri law, Section 307.182 RSMo., provides that: • Children less than 4 years old or less than 40 pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat. • Children ages 4…
Read MoreWhat is a Statute of Limitations?
“Statute of Limitations” is a term used by courts to establish the deadline by which an lawsuit can be filed after the events at issue have occurred. The length of the statute of limitations differs between states and also differs between types of cases. It is set by state statute with the intent of promoting…
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