Commercial Law & Your Business Business owners are specialists in their field, but generalists in every role. You probably know your industry in-depth, but you also know a bit of bookkeeping, a bit of marketing, a bit of law, and a bit of everything else. With that said, you don’t have the time and energy to be wearing all the…
Understanding Child Custody and What it Means for Parents Determining child custody can be a very long and complicated process. There are many potential determining factors for child custody, and several of them are left up to the discretion of the judge. While standards do exist, judges determine child custody on a case-by-case basis. Knowing the types of custody and…
What is Estate Planning? Estate planning is about making life more manageable for your family members and heirs, while still being able to enjoy your assets during your lifetime. It is a way of putting everything in order before your death. It is a very complex task and involves several different people. Some people handle it themselves, while most hire…
Speeding tickets in Missouri We all have those days – You’re late to work, practice, or caught in a hurry to let the dog out. These situations force us to press on the gas a little too much and unfortunately, we often pay the price in the form of a speeding citation. Speeding tickets are nuisances that can affect us…
Car accidents when driving in Uber, Lyft, or other ride services On-demand ride services such as Uber and Lyft have become a popular alternative to taxi services in many countries today. These rideshare companies employ their drivers as independent contractors, which means that they are using their personal cars and are responsible for their own vehicle-related costs. People love these…
By The Elements: Defining Criminal Law Criminal Law, as opposed to Civil Law, is a system of law focusing on punishing those who commit criminal acts. In most cases, legislative statutes establish criminal acts and their punishments. However, Criminal Law varies based on jurisdiction. Generally, there are four main aspects, or elements, of common law-based Criminal Law that must be…
Missouri Judge Upholds $100 Million Verdict in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit A Missouri judge has upheld a $110 million personal injury award to a Virginia woman, who claimed the use of Johnson and Johnson’s talcum powder products gave her ovarian cancer. Earlier this year, other personal injury awards against Johnson & Johnson were overturned in the 22nd Judicial…
Personal Injury Law Firm Sues Competing Law Firm A personal injury law firm in Massachusetts, Ellis Law Offices, is suing another personal injury law firm. They claim that The Law office of Joseph J. Cariglia copied their billboard in an attempt to siphon potential clients. In an eight page complaint, Robert Riordan Jr. of Ellis wrote, “Upon information and belief,…
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Judges in Two Separate Cases Rule in Favor of Johnson & Johnson Large financial judgments awarded to plaintiffs, against Johnson & Johnson, were overturned in two separate cases. The plaintiffs believed that the company’s Shower to Shower powder and Baby Powder products caused them ovarian cancer. In one case, a California woman, Eva Echeverria, was awarded $417 million. She testified…