Guests of Lake of the Ozarks lodging establishments ranging from vacation rentals to resorts will have one less tax to pay thanks to a recent decision by the Missouri Supreme Court. The court found that statutes creating a...more
On July 7, 2021, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law a COVID-19 liability bill (Senate Bill 51). The law, which becomes effective on August 28, 2021, is intended to provide protections to Missouri businesses, the...more
7/14/2021
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Just before midnight on December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”), a nearly 5,500 page stimulus bill allocating roughly $900 billon of much needed relief to United States...more
12/29/2020
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SBA Lending Programs ,
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Transportation Industry
On Monday, November 16, 2020, the Missouri Senate introduced Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”), which modifies provisions relating to civil actions arising during a declared state of emergency. Due to COVID-19, Missouri first declared a...more
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, St. Louis economic development organizations are offering financial assistance in the form of loans and grants to small businesses and their owners and employees throughout the...more
Businesses have begun to feel the impact of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as it spreads across the United States. As these effects continue along the supply chain, contractual obligations must be examined. Top of mind is the...more
Communication is Key. This may seem obvious, but good communication can go a long way in preventing a dispute. This includes timely responding to emails and voice messages...more