Kansas City Legal Blog
What is attorney-client privilege?
If you hire an attorney, you will gain something called attorney-client privilege. This right comes when you begin your attorney-client relationship. Cornell Law School explains the concept of this privilege is that any communication between you and your attorney is...
Why good businesses make bad contracts
Business relationships are dependent on contracts, almost by definition. These contracts tend to have firm language about exits. Unfortunately, firm language does not always equate to clarity. Furthermore, some contracts seek to supersede the law. We help our clients...
The many uses of an NDA
Business owners and entrepreneurs frequently must share sensitive information about their companies or the way they conduct business with other parties. These parties may include vendors, distributors, suppliers, investors, employees and more. The use of contracts...
Lung stem cell therapy class action suit
Promises to consumers by businesses commonly lure people to pay for products or services that may not always end up to be or do what they claim. When seeking relief for serious medical conditions, patients should be able to trust that providers act in an ethical and...
Proposed health care merger could affect patients across 3 states
Beaumont Health is the largest health care system in Michigan, with 145 outpatient facilities and eight hospitals. Advocate Aurora serves over 3 million patients at 500 facilities across Wisconsin and Illinois. Recently, the two companies made an announcement that...
What are the health risks associated with fracking?
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," is a process of bringing otherwise inaccessible fossil fuels, such as oil or natural gas, to the surface. It involves using sand, certain chemicals and millions of gallons of water to smash the rocks under which the...
What to consider before filing a class-action lawsuit
Filing a class-action lawsuit in Missouri can leave the plaintiff with many unanswered questions. Not all product failures or inappropriate business practices qualify for a class-action lawsuit. This type of lawsuit requires a few details other lawsuits do not need....
How to reduce the chances of a lawsuit
There are a lot of things to deal with as a business owner, and the fear of a lawsuit is one of them. It is a litigious society, and even small mistakes can lead to a lawsuit. Lawsuits can come from a variety of sources, such as vendors, clients and employees....
Situations that may lead to legal malpractice
There are certain things that an attorney might do that could open the door for a legal malpractice case. These things may seem harmless, which makes them even riskier for attorneys. Even clients may not realize that these situations could constitute malpractice. The...
Protecting intellectual property: Trademarks
From brand names to slogans and logos, many businesses rely on certain marks to differentiate themselves from the competition. Should companies try to use the same or similar marks as other businesses, it may dilute the brand or worse, leave consumers confused or...
