Motorcyclists have a bad rep among car drivers — they assume the rider will behave recklessly and believe they cause the majority of motorcycle collisions. However, in most cases, the car drivers are the ones at fault for accidents involving motorcycles. If you own a bike, it’s important to understand the most common risks of […]
Perhaps you’ve heard that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination against race and religion. You wonder if this federal law or any others protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace. In the Bostock v. Clayton County case, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII prohibits […]
Over the years, gender discrimination (also referred to as sex discrimination, gender bias or even sexism) has become a prominent topic. Unfortunately, many people are unable to identify gender discrimination when it occurs, or even know exactly what it is. Keep in mind that it’s not just women who are affected by gender discrimination; men […]
The “Defense Medical Exam”, Or “DME” – There’s Nothing “Independent” About It One of the tactics disreputable insurance company use to safeguard their money at all costs is to attack people who have been injured. They do this by forcing them to be examined by dishonest doctors who give false opinions to the jury so […]
Missouri law actually prevents judges from telling juries that there is insurance involved in a lawsuit. The general basis for this rule is because they don’t want jurors to exaggerate verdicts just because there’s insurance involved. Jurors aren’t stupid, of course, and know that we’re all required to carry car insurance, and generally carry other […]
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has called the opioid epidemic one of the most pressing public health issues in the United States. To help counter that epidemic, the federal government is issuing $94 million in healthcare grants to 271 health centers throughout the country to assist those centers provide treatment to […]
“Whistleblower” is a term used to describe someone who reports their employer (or someone else employed at their company) for improper or illegal practices. The behavior a whistleblower might report includes things like illegally dumping toxic chemicals, illegal discrimination in employment, illegally overcharging customers, Medicaid and Medicare fraud, and so on.
Missouri, like many states and the federal government, has what’s known as a prevailing wage law. The basic idea is that when the government is paying for public works construction projects in Missouri (such as bridges, roads, and government buildings), it’s in everyone’s interest for the workers on that project to be paid well, because […]
Late-night television viewers are no doubt familiar with commercials for a financial company where someone leans out a window and screams “It’s My Money, And I Need It Now!” The announcer then helpfully advises the viewer that if the viewer is owed a future payment stream from an annuity or insurance company, the financial company […]
A trove of e-mails from Takata, a major airbag manufacturer whose products have been blamed for many deaths, were recently unsealed from court order. Those emails clearly show that the airbag manufacturer engaged in data manipulation relating to the consistency and quality of its airbags and their inflators. Many lawsuits against Takata claim that its […]
Missouri law actually prevents judges from telling juries that there is insurance involved in a lawsuit. The general basis for this rule is because they
Motorcyclists have a bad rep among car drivers — they assume the rider will behave recklessly and believe they cause the majority of motorcycle collisions.
Perhaps you’ve heard that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination against race and religion. You wonder if this
Curran Law Firm is proud of all of our citizens who serve in the United States military. We as a nation are in debt to these heroes, who protect us all. As a small token of our appreciation, we are willing to provide, FREE OF CHARGE, to all active military personnel and their spouses a free broad, power of attorney document. This document can be vital for active military personnel, because while one spouse is stationed overseas, the other can sign documents and engage in transactions in the their name. While a broad power of attorney document isn’t right for every situation, it can be helpful for such things as registering or selling vehicles, selling real estate, engaging in banking transactions, filing taxes, and many other matters. Simply call us at 417-823-7500, tell our receptionist that you’re active military and would like a free broad power of attorney document, and we’ll start the ball rolling on this!
