Helpful Legal Tips
Hot Car Deaths and Missouri Law
Memorial Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, May 30, 2022, traditionally marks the unofficial start of summer. Summer, unfortunately, becomes a dangerous time of year for young children and cars. Hot car deaths typically occur during the summer months, but can happen anytime a young child is left alone in a vehicle. According to…
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 MoreSlow Down During Deer Season
Slow Down During Deer Season and “Drive Through the Deer” Missouri motorists should slow down during deer season. Deer are one of fall’s most common causes of auto accidents. The Missouri Highway Patrol indicates that as mating season and hunting season combine with a high number of deer, the number of deer-related auto accidents usually…
Read MoreSafe Use of Navigation Apps
For many parents, knowledge about new advancements in technology come from their children. Sometimes, however, even technological advancements designed to be helpful come with risks. Cellphone and GPS navigation apps are extremely helpful and can prevent many disastrous situations. Yet, the improper use of navigation apps can make driving on Missouri roads even more dangerous…
Read MoreMissouri Laws on Poaching and Illegally Possessing Wildlife Strengthened
Within the last year, Missouri laws on poaching and illegally possessing wildlife were strengthened. Section 252.042 RSMo., now requires fines for poaching and illegally possessing as follows: (1) Not less than five hundred dollars and not more than one thousand dollars for each wild turkey; (2) Not less than five hundred dollars and not more…
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 More4 Bow Hunting Safety Tips
While gun season is over in Missouri, bow hunting season remains open. The lawyers and staff at Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, want you to enjoy this later phase of the hunting season safely and successfully. In order to do that, we pulled together a list of bow hunting safety tips for the experienced…
Read MoreFour Safety Tips for Deer Season
For many Missourians, one of the most exciting parts of fall is the start of hunting season. Archery season is already underway and gun season starts this weekend. It is important to be aware of your surroundings during hunting season. You need to exercise caution whenever you’re in an area in which it is permitted.…
Read MoreUnderinsured Motorist Coverage is Essential
We’re currently representing a number of people with devastating injuries following an auto accident. Accidents arise from a number of different scenarios, including drunk drivers and distracted drivers. And, despite the fact that our vehicles are safer today than they were years ago, catastrophic injuries still happen. Many states, including Missouri, only require drivers to…
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