Posts by bwilli94
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Missouri workers spend countless hours working in front of a computer, lifting heavy objects or performing the same tasks repetitively. As a result, there are many workers at risk of repetitive strain injuries. Repetitive strain injuries occur when strain or motion is repetitively placed on the body part. According to the Occupational Safety and Health…
Read MoreContracts for Deed are Risky
We were recently approached by a potential client who was buying a house and piece of ground from a dear friend. Neither party wanted to spend the money for an attorney to finalize their agreement, so they attempted to draft a contract for deed on piece of paper. Contracts for deed are a form of…
Read MoreFull Custody?
We often receive phone calls from parents getting ready to go through a divorce, asking if they can get “full custody” of the children. Full custody is not a term defined in the Missouri statutes and should not be used in any court judgment. Parents need to be familiar with Missouri law and the terms…
Read MoreHow to Start a Missouri Not for Profit Organization
The steps required to form a Missouri not for profit corporation and obtain tax exempt status can seem difficult and demands patience. Missouri not for profits provide many important community services and benefits and our attorneys are actively involved with many local churches, charities and other organizations that provide community services. Some examples of Missouri…
Read MoreTort Reform Arguments are Unsupported
In 2012, the Missouri Supreme Court found that Section 538.210 RSMo., which capped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases, violated the right to a jury trial guaranteed under the Missouri Constitution. Earlier this month, medical professionals attended a full day of hearings in Jefferson City, seeking to convince the Missouri House of Representatives to reinstate…
Read MoreAn $80,000 Facebook Post?
Facebook, in its tenth year of existence, has become a staple for sharing and connecting with friends and family, both near and far. Unfortunately for some, it has become a source of great loss. Last week, a Florida Appeals court said that the Gulliver Preparatory School no longer needed to pay an $80,000.00 employment discrimination…
Read MoreWhen Should Third Parties Get Child Custody?
Typically, “custody battles” involve a mom and a dad, fighting over one or more of their children. In the child custody case, Mom tries to prove that dad is unfit to care for the children, or at the very least, that she is more fit to care for the children than dad, with dad trying…
Read MoreWinter Weather Accidents
In the recent storms, MoDOT officials have advised motorists to stay off of the road and to stay home, allowing road crews to do their work. However, many Southeast Missourians are unable to do so, and must get to work. Snow and ice can have a devastating effect when driving to work in the winter.…
Read MoreIs an Employee Covered for a Slip and Fall in the Parking Lot?
Missourians have seen plenty of snow and ice this winter season. Often, winter weather conditions make it difficult just getting to and from your car. including broken bones, hand injuries and spinal cord injuries. This is especially true of older workers. A recent study showed that four out of ten individuals 65 or older will…
Read MoreWith Marital Debt, Do Us Part
Divorcing couples in Missouri today may find themselves dividing more than just their home and their bank accounts. Many couples actually have substantial debt that must be divided, and Missouri courts are now required to make specific findings regarding the division of marital and non-marital debt. Unfortunately, “martial debt” is not defined in the Missouri…
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