Kansas City Legal Blog

Entertainment giant targeted in class-action lawsuits

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC posted in class actions on Friday, December 13, 2019.

When is it right to sue to protect your rights? In a perfect world, one would never have to consider this option. In a superior world, we would always be able to sue someone who had wronged us. But in the world we have, lawsuits can seem a drawn-out and expensive venture that is only for people and businesses who know they can afford it.

Fortunately, class action lawsuits allow groups of people with the same grievance to pool their resources and stories into one collective suit. That is what employees of one of the United States' largest entertainment companies did recently in order to fight alleged gender discrimination and pay inequities throughout its structure.

Burger King faces an Impossible Whopper class-action lawsuit

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC posted in class actions on Thursday, November 28, 2019.

Burger King recently added the Impossible Whopper, it's first plant-based protein item, to its menu here in the United States. While the idea of it being sold at the fast-food chain initially delighted vegans and other health-conscious foodies, Burger King is now facing a class-action lawsuit over the introduction the burger to its menu.

Plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit last week after raising concerns about how the Incredible Whopper is prepared.

Legal malpractice and discovery mistakes

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC posted in legal malpractice on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Long before a legal case gets to trial, there's something called a period of discovery. The discovery process allows attorneys on both sides to gather and evaluate the evidence so that they can use the information to negotiate a favorable settlement -- or take a case to trial and win.

However, mistakes do happen during the discovery process -- and some of those mistakes could be actual legal malpractice.

The most common reasons for legal malpractice claims

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC posted in legal malpractice on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Most attorneys are honorable people who always do their best to represent clients and their interests. There are sometimes some bad apples in the bunch though. While there are many different reasons that a client may sue their lawyer for malpractice, not all lawsuits have merit. There are many common unethical actions that attorneys may take that may result in them putting their bar card at chance though.

An attorney is a fiduciary, or someone that clients are supposed to be able to put their trust into to do the right thing on their behalf. If a lawyer mishandles someone's property or their money or otherwise doesn't act with loyalty, candor and in good faith, then they may be rightfully sued for breach of their fiduciary duty.

What do you need to know about a class-action lawsuit?

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

You may not be familiar with the process of filing a class-action lawsuit because you don’t plan on ever having to submit one, but chances are, you might.

Dozens of products are recalled every month, sometimes affecting millions of people. The products can cause minor injuries, death or anything in-between.

How safe is your sausage? Holding manufacturers accountable

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC posted in class actions on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

As residents of the United States, we have the expectation that our food supply will be safe and free of adulterants and/or contamination. We trust that the agencies tasked with oversight of the food manufacturing processes can prevent diseases from spreading throughout the population.

Brace yourself, then. As of last month, the county's pork supply just became much less safe due to the present administration's changes to the industry's regulations.

Make sure you get that contract in writing

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC posted in business litigation on Friday, October 4, 2019.

As a business owner, you approach a local vendor about suppling some of your needs for parts and materials. The meeting goes well. They agree to make some deliveries and you agree to pay. You shake hands, and the other business owner walks you to the door.

It can feel a bit awkward, at this point, to ask for more than a handshake deal. But you have to put your company first. As such, you always want to ask to have that contract in writing.

Can you sue your business partner?

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC posted in business litigation on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

You never wanted to sue your business partner, but things have gone poorly, and you feel like you have no other option. Is it possible to open up a lawsuit against this individual, and why would you want to do it?

As you may have suspected, it certainly is possible, and it does happen. Your business partner is not protected from legal ramifications just because the two of you worked together.

How to prevent contract disputes

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

Business is a passion for you, and sometimes in order to keep that passion afloat and thriving, contractors come into play. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to business contracts, it’s important to make sure that all the details are laid out explicitly. After all, miscommunication breeds arguments. Arguments then create contract disputes, and before you know it, a cordial business relationship gets ugly.

While no tips guarantee total avoidance of contract disputes, there are efforts you can make to keep things as business professional as possible.

What requirements must I meet to sue for legal malpractice?

On behalf of Edgar Law Firm LLC posted in legal malpractice on Friday, September 6, 2019.

An attorney may be accused of malpractice if they take on a case although they're incompetent to do. The same outcome may result if they're negligent in handling a case that they agree to take on.

Most lawyers who ultimately get sued for malpractice do so because they fail to meet filing deadlines or request a client's consent. Others do so because they're ill-informed of or incorrectly apply case law. If you've compiled enough evidence of your attorney's negligence, then you may be able to file a lawsuit against them.