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Business Law

Leading with Purpose: The Business of Values
Over the past 40 years, we’ve seen the impact of a business and corporate world driven by shareholders, and specifically

What Business Owners Should Know About the Department of Labor (DOL) Overhaul of Overtime Regulations
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent overhaul of overtime regulations, effective July 1, 2024, has sent ripples through the business

The FTC Ruled That Noncompetes Are Dead! But Are They Really?
On April 23, 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning many noncompete agreements nationally, with some

Managing Multiple Businesses: Pros & Cons of Holding Companies
With the rise of entrepreneurship and the “gig economy”, more and more people in Kansas and Missouri are engaging in

Business Contracts: Where to Start and What to Do
Contracts can be oral or in writing. Good business practice is to always reduce your agreement to writing. Regardless whether

Top 3 Ways to Buy or Sell a Business
Buying or selling a business is a complex venture that requires buyers and sellers to adhere to specific legal processes,
Personal Injury

How to Avoid Being Injured in a Drunk Driving Accident
Drunk driving is a serious problem in the United States. In 2022, there were over 10,000 people killed in drunk

Supreme Court Narrowly Upholds State Corporate Registration Law in Major Personal Jurisdiction Case
On June 27, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld a Pennsylvania law that allows out-of-state corporations to

Uncovering Causes of Wrongful Death: An In-Depth Look
Wrongful death cases can be complicated and emotionally charged. While it’s impossible to undo the tragedy of a loved one’s
Other Legal Insights
The Best Lawyers in America 2023
The Best Lawyers in America has released the results of its 2023 survey, with MSB Attorneys Rick Morefield and Sue
Pros and Cons of Zoom Mediation
During the Coronavirus pandemic, many people turned to Zoom and other virtual platforms for mediations. Zoom and other virtual platforms
Experience Matters—The Importance of Choosing a Seasoned Lawyer
Generally speaking, all attorneys graduate law school with a similar “legal” education. However, in practice, each attorney holds a very