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collecting on a judgment

Collecting on a Judgment

Collecting on a judgment is often more difficult than getting the judgment.  In Missouri, a procedure called
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adverse possession

Adverse Possession in Missouri Part II

Adverse possession in Missouri allows someone to gain title to real estate merely by possessing it in a certain
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Commercial Law

Course of Dealing and Usage of Trade

This article provides an overview of course of dealing and usage of trade under Missouri's Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC"). This article also introduces other key…
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Pleading the fifth amendment

Pleading the Fifth in a Civil Lawsuit

What is pleading the Fifth? We see it in movies and TV shows. We see it a lot in testimony before Congress.
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Lease Clauses for Landlords

Lease Clauses for Landlords

Landlords should include these three lease clauses in every lease:
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adverse possession

Adverse Possession of Land in Missouri

Adverse possession allows someone to obtain title to land merely by possessing the land under certain conditions.
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Commercial Law

Missouri’s Uniform Commercial Code

Chapter 400 of the Missouri Revised Statutes is known as Missouri's Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”).
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contract

When a Verbal Contract is not Binding

Generally, a verbal contract is binding in Missouri. However, there are certain circumstances
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5 Ways to Settle a Lawsuit

I have practiced law for more than a decade and litigated numerous lawsuits.
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asset protection trust

Missouri’s Asset Protection Trust

An asset protection trust is not just for the rich.
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public land survey system
public land survey system

Public Land Survey System

The public land survey system was created by the United States Continental Congress' Land Ordinance of 1785.
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Self-Directed IRA LLC
Self-Directed IRA LLC

Self-Directed IRA LLC

If you want to take direct control of your retirement portfolio, then
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metes and bounds survey
metes and bounds survey

Metes and Bounds Survey

The metes and bounds survey system was developed in
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Missouri's first constitution
Missouri's first constitution

The Bicentennial of Missouri’s First Constitution

July 19, 2020, marks the bicentennial of the ratification of Missouri’s first state constitution. Before Missouri was a state,
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Missouri Registered Agent
Missouri Registered Agent

The Missouri Registered Agent

Failing to properly maintain a Missouri registered agent can have serious legal consequences to an LLC and its owners.
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manager Managed LLC
manager Managed LLC

The Manager Managed LLC

A manager managed LLC is typically a good way to go.
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Missouri articles of organization
Missouri articles of organization

Missouri Articles of Organization

Filing Missouri articles of organization is one of two steps required to form a Missouri limited liability company.
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Missouri operating agreement
Missouri operating agreement

The Missouri Operating Agreement

A Missouri operating agreement is an essential part of forming a Missouri LLC.
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Missouri LLC Member
Missouri LLC Member

Missouri LLC Member Basics

A Missouri LLC member is simply an owner of a Missouri LLC.
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Setting aside a Missouri rent judgment
Setting a Missouri rent judgment

Setting Aside a Missouri Rent Judgment

Setting aside a Missouri rent judgment typically occurs for one of two reasons.
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