Legal Blog

You have a big idea for a new business, but what comes next? Taking the leap to start a new business can be daunting, and there are several important steps to take and decisions to make that can impact your…

Historically, minorities and women have faced challenges when it comes to starting up and operating small businesses. From economic barriers like lack of startup funding to insufficient opportunities for skill development to limited access to business networks and accessing national…

For many people, estate planning can be intimidating. Contemplating what will happen after you are gone is naturally uncomfortable, but estate planning itself is not a complicated activity. Taking steps to make sure that your loved ones are provided for…

The State of Missouri voted “yes” on Amendment 3 on November 8, 2022.  Amendment 3 legalized recreational marijuana use effective December 8, 2022.  This new law has implications for both medical and recreational marijuana users, as well as employers. What…

When you start or operate a small business, there is so much to consider inside the walls of your business that it is easy to forget about things that need to occur outside of them. Those outside things often come…

It’s an unfortunate fact these days, but the ending of a marriage is quite a common occurrence. Despite popular culture depicting otherwise, not every divorce has to involve conflict and argument: quite often in fact, spouses are able to agree…

First and foremost, driving while intoxicated is dangerous and deadly. Alcohol impairs your judgment and slows your reaction time, and you need both when driving. The penalties for DUI are serious and can impact your life permanently. If you are…

Child custody hearings can be exhausting and can take a physical and mental toll on everyone involved. However, once the evidence is presented and a judge makes a child custody ruling, both parties are legally bound to abide by the…

Everyone has heard it: life happens. Still, when life happens to you, it can leave you feeling shocked and distracted, and, at times, facing legal challenges. If you find yourself facing a looming deadline to appear in court, make a…

Known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, the “Farm Bill” was enacted in 1933 during the Great Depression to create a safety net for farmers and other citizens. It supported farmers with subsidies, fed the hungry through government food programs, and protected…