A defective product is one that, due to a design or other malfunction, creates an unreasonable risk of harm when someone uses the product as intended. Defective products can cause illness and injury, such as in the case of toys that become a choking hazard when small...
Kansas City Legal Blog
An overview of the most common legal malpractice claims
Legal malpractice claims arise for various reasons, and it is pivotal to seek justice if you currently face hardships as a result of a legal professional's negligence. Certain types of cases are especially likely to result in legal malpractice, and some victims do not...
Handling employment litigation as a business owner
You probably have many concerns as a business owner, whether you worry about fluctuations due to seasonal demand, loans and other financial challenges or finding talent. However, litigation can create additional hardships, especially if the case involves current or...
Check the shareholders’ agreement before firing a shareholder
Shareholders should be a benefit to a company, but sometimes one or more may become a detriment through irresponsible or embarrassing actions. The situation may become serious enough that you as a business owner want to remove a particular shareholder. This is not...
Staffing shortages affect law firms, too
If you have gone shopping or eaten in a restaurant lately, you have probably seen help wanted signs. While there certainly appears to be a shortage of retail and hospitality workers in the U.S., virtually no sector of the economy is immune. This includes law firms....
Should you get a second opinion on a medical diagnosis?
A medical diagnosis can quickly change many aspects of a person’s life. With the diagnosis comes treatment options, financial costs and a lot of emotional stress. There are often times when doctors or other medical health professionals disagree on a diagnosis or...
How to identify income scams online
Online scams are on the rise, and some of the most common are those that claim to help their clients earn more money. The Federal Trade Commission reported that from 2016 to 2020, income scams had cost people around $610 million. On top of this, the quantity of income...
What is charity fraud?
Giving to others or donating to those less fortunate than yourself is selfless. Unfortunately, some businesses use people's good hearts to their advantage and exploit them instead. According to the FBI, charity fraud occurs when a criminal uses a charity or disaster...
Does legal malpractice include small mistakes?
Legal malpractice can be difficult to understand because while it seems like it would encompass any mistake, that is not true. Malpractice is a serious situation with specific requirements to prove. The American Bar Association explains a simple mistake could or could...
How can you avoid NDA disputes?
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) prevent sensitive business information from falling into the wrong hands. They are often used when a business collaborates with others in order to develop a new product or improve on an existing one. While NDAs are beneficial, you must...

