Business & Commercial Law
Missouri Small Businesses and Beneficial Owner Information Filing with FinCEN
Missouri small businesses drive economic growth and foster innovation. As these Missouri small businesses are formed and grow, the owners must also navigate an often complex regulatory landscape. Administrative rules and regulations change frequently. These changes may often have good intentions, like promoting transparency and accountability. One such regulatory requirement that Missouri small businesses need…
Read MoreMediation in Missouri Courts
Mediation is often an effective method for resolving legal disputes before a trial occurs. In Missouri, like in many other states, mediation has gained recognition as a valuable tool in the legal system, offering parties the chance to find common ground, reach agreements, and maintain control over their own destinies. Understanding Mediation Mediation is a…
Read MoreLabor Law Posters – Beware of Scams
You’ve just opened your own business and established a corporate entity or a limited liability company (LLC). Shortly thereafter, you receive a “notice” that you need to purchase and post a labor law poster. The notice typically comes from a company offering you to help stay in “compliance” and to avoid large fines. The price…
Read MoreBusiness Alert – Watch Out for Unnecessary Fees and Expenses
Setting up a new business as a limited liability company (LLC) is often a good idea. Under Missouri law, there is a one time filing, which can be done online, of the Articles of Organization. Once the Articles are properly filed and approved, you will receive a “filed stamped” copy and your Certificate of Organization.…
Read MoreMissouri Minimum Wage Increase for 2021
The Missouri minimum wage rate increased January 1, 2021, from $9.45 per hour to $10.30 per hour. On a forty hour work week, this is an additional $34 per week and $147 per month. Missouri law currently increases the minimum wage annually. The minimum wage hits $12.00 per hour on January 1, 2023. The statute…
Read MoreMissouri Minimum Wage Rate Rises in 2019 and Beyond
Missouri Minimum Wage Rate Increased
The state of Missouri’s minimum wage rate increased January 1, 2017, from $7.65 per hour to $7.70 per hour. The minimum wage rate had remained at $7.65 per hour for 2015 and 2016. On a forty hour work week, this is an additional $24 per month. Missouri is one of 19 states that raised the…
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…
Read MoreMissouri Minimum Wage Increased
Effective January 1, 2015, the Missouri minimum wage increased to $7.65 per hour, which is a $.15 per hour increase from 2014. The Missouri minimum wage for tipped workers also increased to $3.83 per hour, which is a $.09 per hour increase. The increases occurred due to a 2006 state law which provides for an…
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…
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