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Unsuccessful Bidders on a Public Works Project May File Suit
Unsuccessful bidders on a public works project may now be able to file suit against the public body. A July 26, 2016, decision by the Missouri Supreme Court held that an unsuccessful bidder has standing to challenge the award of a construction contract. This is a substantial change in Missouri law and allows unsuccessful bidders on…
Read MoreWildfire Prevention – You May Be Liable for Damages
Wildfire prevention is important. Hot and dry weather promotes wildfires, which destroy thousands of acres and buildings annually. Because more wildfires are occurring. expenses associated with wildfires are increasing. As a result, State and Federal agencies are filing more lawsuits to recover the costs. One of the joys of living in Southeast Missouri is access…
Read MoreWhat is an Easement?
Many of us have observed employees of an electric utility trimming trees away from overhead electric lines. You may have even thought, “what gives the utility company the right to trim the trees?” The simple answer is that the utility has an easement to do so. An easement is an interest in land, but not…
Read MoreRegister to Vote – Your Vote Counts
July 6, 2016, is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming Missouri primary elections in August. October 12, 2016, is the last day to register before the general election in November. As trial lawyers, the attorneys of Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, are frequently at the courthouses around the Southeast Missouri.…
Read MoreDoes the Existence of An Arrest Warrant Excuse An Unlawful Stop?
Does the existence of an arrest warrant excuse an otherwise unlawful stop? On June 20, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Utah v. Strieff, interpreting the Fourth Amendment’s search and seizure doctrine, and the exclusionary rule. The 5-3 opinion, written by Justice Thomas, held that evidence obtained from an unlawful police stop…
Read MoreCan We Share a Divorce Attorney?
If you are filing for a divorce, you may have many questions running through your mind. Often, these questions involve property division (“Who gets the house?”) or child custody (“Will I get sole custody of my children?”). Many couples, however, are able to work out their issues in a low-conflict or uncontested divorce. A common…
Read MoreDefective Road and Auto Accident Cases
When Missourians hear about an auto accident, they wonder which driver was at fault. While a driver may be responsible for an auto accident, sometimes defective road design or defective road maintenance is the cause of an accident. Under Missouri law, local, state or federal agencies responsible for the construction and maintenance of the roadway…
Read MoreMedical Errors May be the Third Leading Cause of Death
Medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in America. This is a huge jump from prior estimates. In a February, 2000, report entitled “Medical Errors: The Scope of the Problem”, the Agency for Heathcare Research and Quality stated that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die in hospitals each year as…
Read MoreRobbins Working with Cape Girardeau County Reorganized Common Sewer District
Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with the Cape Girardeau County Reorganized Common Sewer District, located outside the limits of the cities of Fruitland and Jackson, Missouri, on its upcoming sewer project. The District will be receiving $14,400,000 in assistance from USDA Rural Development to construct its wastewater collection and…
Read MoreAlternative Dispute Resolution – What is it?
Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) refers to a process of settling disputes without a court or jury trial. The most common ADR options are mediation and arbitration. Alternative Dispute Resolution may include Mediation Mediation is by far the most common ADR method. Mediation is used to resolve cases involving personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, and…
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