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How to Think Like a Lawyer
When dealing with the police, always think like a lawyer. In this episode, we talk about some possible situations you might find yourself in and we explain what you should and shouldn’t do when talking to the...
Angus Properties
We talk about our move to Independence, MO and our decision to buy an old church and convert it into our office space. In the process, we formed Angus Properties. Located just a couple blocks from the Independence courthouse, we have space available for other...
Introduction to Wendi Bridges
In this episode, we introduce you to Wendi Bridges, our amazing office manager that makes our office run smoothly. We explore her background and why it makes her the perfect person to steer the Baldwin and Vernon...
3 Things You Should Know About Missouri’s Statute of Limitations
When someone is accused of committing a crime, the state has a certain amount of time in which they must press charges. This time limit is called a statute of limitations and can vary based on the state and the crime. These are the statutes of limitations for criminal...
Client Issues
In this episode, we talk about common client inquiries and issues that we encounter. These issues range from frustrations ranging from why attorneys might not always be available to address questions to why discrimination cases can take so...
Discovery Process Part 2
With so many things to cover in the discovery process, we had to make a part 2 to further explain the discovery...
The Discovery Process
In this episode, our office manager and paralegal, Wendi Bridges, explains the discovery process before litigation including how detailed the requests may be. Wendi also gives examples of what types of information might be requested and what has to be turned...
Final Paycheck
If you get fired, what are the laws regarding your final paycheck? We answer some general questions regarding your final paycheck, using Missouri law in answering some more specific...
Workplace Privacy
In this episode, we talk about workplace privacy. What rights do you and your employer have when it comes to personal information? If you access your personal email using a work computer, does your employer have the right to read your personal emails? Does your right...
The Department of Labor releases new FLSA changes
Since 2004, there haven’t been any significant changes in the overtime salary thresholds, until recently. On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the long-awaited final overtime rule. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to...
Are you experiencing age discrimination in the workplace?
Has your work turned into a hostile environment? Do you feel targeted due to your age? Do you believe that you are being harassed by your employer or other employees because you are older? Age discrimination can be found in a variety of industries and environments....
7 examples of sex discrimination at work
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark U.S. law that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Sex discrimination is still present in today’s workforce and 42% of women in the U.S. have reported gender discrimination on the...
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