What happens if you violate a sign in a parking lot which imposes a maximum speed limit or suggests that you must stop? The answer is very clear. It depends. The law on this topic is about as clear as some of the faded parking spot lines. If you violate a state criminal statute like driving under the influence or leaving the scene of an accident, …
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Van Osdol & Magruder Celebrate 75 Years!
April of this year marks 75 years of legal service for the Biggest Little Law Firm® in Kansas City. Frank H. Terrell came to Kansas City from Parsons, Kansas, in the 1920s and practiced with a number of the best regarded lawyers in the city at various times until he formed his own firm in 1940. Since that time we have been privileged to serve a lot …
It’s a Gamble – Should You Participate in Office Pools?
March is always the time of year when we think about post-season basketball tournaments. Those thoughts are often accompanied by a small wager as to which teams will win those competitions. For those of you who are uncertain, it is still a misdemeanor to gamble on those games. The elements of gambling in Kansas and Missouri are 1) Chance; 2) …
Van Osdol & Magruder Employees Make an Impact in the Community
Michael Donnici, our valued administrative assistant, provides much good humor around the office. Recently Michael participated in local and area wide Toastmaster competitions, placing FIRST in both. His topic was disco and he looks forward to presenting to some other charitable organizations with his seven minute humorous presentation. We may …
The Lost Art of Proofreading
We are taught in Law School that “Language is a Lawyer’s tool”. Language is what we use to complete the link between our thoughts and the result we want to obtain for our clients. Therefore it hurts when lawyers see our tool being misused or abused. There is considerable debate these days about what constitutes proper grammar. Arguments abound that …
Taxes: Do We Need Them?
Unfortunately we do need taxes to keep the wheels of government turning, albeit somewhat squeakily these days. Kansans worry about educating their children while the good folks on the Missouri side have been told that their roads can’t be maintained. Photo credit: kenteegardin / Foter / CC BY-SA We all need to pay our fair share of taxes, but …
