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HAMP Does Not Protect Lenders from State Law Claims from Borrowers
Recently, the Seventh Circuit reversed a U.S. District Court ruling that had previously dismissed a Plaintiff’s lawsuit brought against Wells Fargo Bank. As background, the case involved the Home Affordable Mortgage Program (HAMP), which is a federal program...
A Primer on Guardianship/Conservatorship in Missouri
With the population aging, the onslaught of some of the conditions that come with aging is increasing. The need for a guardian/conservator is more prevalent today than in years past. A guardianship is a legal process whereby one individual is appointed by the Probate...
Keeping Corporate Records: Is it Time to Prepare Minutes?
If you are an officer or director of a corporation or other business entity, you've undoubtedly been advised to maintain the corporate separateness of your business. If you haven't, let us so advise you now (January 16, 2006 Article and October 16, 2007 Article). One...
Missouri Upholds Large Punitive Damages Award in Wrongful Discharge Case
Missouri is an “at-will” employment state, meaning employers generally have the right to terminate employees for any reason or no reason at all, with or without cause. However, the public policy exception to the at-will doctrine provides that an employer may be...