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“Disposal of ‘Consumer Information’ Regulations or ‘Getting a Leg Up on Identity Theft’”
In December 2003 the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act was passed (“FACTA”). FACTA is a federal law designed to minimize the risk of identity theft and consumer fraud created by improper disposal of consumer information. Under FACTA, the Federal Trade...
Proper Use of Advance Directives Beyond End-of-Life Decisions in Missouri
In the media today, much emphasis has been placed on using “Advance Health Care Directives” to aid in making end-of-life decisions after a person is incapacitated. However, little is commonly known about the different types of advance directives available or the one...
Weiss Attorneys at Law Attorney Featured in News Broadcast Regarding SLAPP Suits
Recently, we were selected by a local television station to comment on a Missouri Court of Appeals decision upholding the dismissal of a “SLAPP” suit. SLAPP is an acronym for Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation. Although the Missouri Legislature passed a...
Buy-Sell Agreements Can Provide Protection for You and Your Family
A buy-sell agreement, by whatever name utilized, satisfies a two-fold purpose. First, the party who is selling their interest retains a liquidity for their investment, while secondly, the remaining owners control the identity of the ownership group, thus maintaining a...