Kansas City Legal Blog
Why do partnership disputes happen?
If you co-own a business in Missouri, chances are you and your partner shared a mutual interest that ultimately led to the decision to create an organization together. Operating a business brings many unique challenges and opportunities. Understanding how to navigate...
Why is losing a case not malpractice?
If you lose in your legal case, you may be unhappy with your attorney. You may also wonder if you have any legal recourse against him or her for losing your case. After all, there is the option of legal malpractice. According to Plaintiff Magazine, filing a legal...
Major child car seat manufacturer hit with a class-action suit
A child is the most precious cargo any adult will ever transport in his or her vehicle. To ensure children reach their destination safely, responsible parents follow official government guidelines for selecting and using child car seats. Unfortunately, a major car...
Metal on metal hip replacements and patient poisoning
If you are one of the many people who have undergone a joint replacement, you know the anticipation you felt prior to your surgery. Replacing a joint such as a knee or a hip should offer you better mobility and less pain than you experienced prior to the replacement....
What is the definition of unfair competition?
There are very few general rules when it comes to unfair competition. If your competitors are engaging in libel, stealing information from you or using deceptive advertising techniques, then you might have a case under the various unfair competition laws. The main...
Tips for avoiding contract disputes
It is often necessary for businesses to work with a number of other parties in order for their operations to succeed. Companies usually formalize these relationships through the drafting of a contract, a legally binding document that establishes the relationship...
Ford Fiesta and Focus DPS6 transmission class action lawsuit
Most consumers research fuel economy, safety features and technology options throughout the car-buying process. Unfortunately, no matter how thorough the research, sometimes information comes to light long after the purchase regarding faulty parts or misrepresented...
Defending yourself from in a legal malpractice lawsuit
Even though people regard lawyers as people who understand the law in and out, they are not untouchable when they break the same rules. The American Bar association helps people understand legal malpractice lawsuits and their causes. Just like any other profession,...
What should you do if someone is suing your business?
Ideally, your business will never face a lawsuit and you will never have to file one, but it can happen. Even if you did everything right, you may still wake up one day to find someone is suing your business. It can be infuriating, and you may want to take action...
Anxiety and business lawsuits
When it comes to business litigation, a host of issues require careful consideration. However, one's emotional state often plays an important role in their ability to successfully deal with a lawsuit and obtain a favorable outcome. There are different ways in which...
