For the past few years it has been the same promise at the first of the January. One tells himself, his wife and his physician that he will lose those 50 pounds and take up a healthier lifestyle. But this ...
Read More »Father will not get sole custody, must pay child support
Despite the fact a father paid more than his share of daycare expenses, he still owes back child support payments, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District ruled in a reversed in part and affirmed in part custody ...
Read More »Jury's insurance verdict reversed
A jury’s verdict of $22,750 against an insurance company that balked at paying a claim for a purportedly stolen BMW has been reversed on appeal. The trial judge should not have allowed plaintiff Damon A. Carter to testify that criminal ...
Read More »Lawyers face security risks
As computers have become a major tool for legal research, document production and storage, communication with clients and more, the problems associated with assaults on those systems have also risen. That makes it essential for law firms to take an ...
Read More »New St. Charles county administrator named
St. Charles County Executive Joe Ortwerth announced Monday that St. Charles County Circuit Court Judge Steve Ehlmann will replace Joe Kernell as county administrator effective Jan. 19. “Steve is a person with a lot of integrity, strong reputation for being ...
Read More »Blood needed for goal
Community Blood Center is trying to collect 550 pints of blood each day. To maintain their goal and to keep area blood supplies up to date, the Community Blood Center will be holding a drive at the Blue Ridge Mall ...
Read More »Team helping taxpayers
H&R Block and Jackson County are teaming up to help Jackson County residents take advantage of tax credits that are often overlooked. H&R Block is providing free consultation to county residents to answer questions about the Missouri Property Tax Credit, ...
Read More »Cookies make visit OK
A Kansas City area eye doctor’s office is now featuring cookies to ease patient’s nerves. Silverstein Eye Centers hopes to become known for its “cookie ladies” who serve both cookies and greetings in the waiting room. The cookie ladies greet ...
Read More »Proposed retail center
A new retail center may be coming to west Blue Springs along Woods Chapel Road. The 44.1acre development would offer residents nine potential grocery and retail services as well as new apartment homes. The Gateway Village Development is being proposed ...
Read More »Amended law lets driver off the hook in DWI case
In a persistent offender DWI case, a prior conviction no longer qualifies as an intoxication-related offense, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District ruled in a reversed and remanded decision. In State of Missouri, Respondent, v. Tony R. ...
Read More »Company not entitled to fees
An energy management company is not entitled to either summary judgment or attorney fees for its breach of contract claims, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, ruled, addressing two of the four points the appellant, St. John’s Regional Medical ...
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