In November 2019, Van Osdol obtained a “no liability” verdict for Central Mine Equipment Company, a leading drill rig manufacturer near St. Louis, Missouri. The Plaintiff suffered an amputation when performing maintenance on the rig’s running power unit. In his closing argument, Plaintiff asked the jury to award $3.1 million for his amputations, …
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Planning for the Business and Estate of the Entrepreneur
Estate planning is important for all individuals and families, but it is an especially important process for the entrepreneur! You, the entrepreneur, have worked tirelessly to build your empire – your product, your processes, your brand, your clientele – from nothing to a fully functioning business. Do not let your hard work go to waste by failing …
Van Osdol & Magruder Reviews Mass Exodus of Baby Boomers from Workforce & Legal, Business Transition and Estate Planning
Pew Research Center has recently announced findings which suggest startling statistics and possibilities for the next 20 years, spurred by the nation’s Baby Boomer generation. Van Osdol & Magruder analyzed the numbers and the likely impact. (Photo: babyboomervitamins.com) According to the research, 10,000 Baby Boomers will hit the age of 65 …
The Biggest Little Law Firm® Showcases Startup Law Article By Chris Brown Published in Thinking Bigger Business Magazine
Van Osdol & Magruder business lawyer Chris Brown recently published an article for early stage startups titled “Three Legal Issues for Early-Stage Startups,” in the August issue of Thinking Bigger Business Magazine. In the article, Chris outlined various legal considerations startups should make in their early days including information on …
The Biggest Little Law Firm® Congratulates Tony Gosserand on the Successful Representation of Planned Industrial Expansion Authority
When Tony Gosserand joined Van Osdol & Magruder earlier this year he brought a lot of experience litigating real estate and condemnation matters. Tony just completed the successful representation of the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) of Kansas City Mo. in a case in Clay County Circuit Court. The issue was whether the PIEA had …
Kansas City Law Firm Van Osdol & Magruder Continues its Support of Local Entrepreneurs
Van Osdol & Magruder is making moves to make Kansas City a city of entrepreneurs, together with other organizations in Kansas City. Attorney Chris Brown has been on the ground at four local events to help entrepreneurs with their legal needs. He has recently presented to the Kansas City Chapter of Under 30 CEO and to the UMKC Institute for …
