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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Formation, Business Law and Contracts for Missouri on
Q: I have discussed this issue prior to receiving the settlement offer. Am I unable to accept due to this clause?

Confidentiality. Customer hereby represents and warrants that Customer has not and will not disclose the financial terms of this Agreement to anyone other than, legal counsel and/or a financial advisor. However, Customer warrants if Customer discloses the terms of this Agreement to legal counsel,... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Apr 3, 2018

The agreement refers to keeping its terms confidential. I don't see how your discussing your situation with someone prior to receiving the agreement could be a breach of the agreement. The last sentence you wrote, however, ends with "Custom" so I don't know what is missing.... View More

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Q: Can a company that I am contract worker for send me memos and letters dictating when and how i have to send my invoices?

I do some work with an agency, we did not have a written contract initially but about 2 years ago stated their attorney said they needed to have one. The first contract said i would submit invoices monthly and I asked for that to be removed b/c sometimes I like to hold for a larger check they... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Consumer Law for Missouri on
Q: Is it legal for a car company to say they can diagnose your car and not mention any cost but afterwards give a bill

The car company said nothing about cost for a diagnosis but when I got my car diagnosed they gave me a bill that I can't pay and that they never said anything about and they are refusing to void or to lower the cost can they do this?

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Consumer Law for Missouri on
Q: can you sue a company for a representative giving wrong information when it comes to the cost of a bill?

The client was quoted a cost of ~$150 when the bill got changed it was ~$195. The company offered a $25 credit but could not match the cost that there representative quoted initially. Client has this in writing.

Kevin Webb
Kevin Webb
answered on Nov 23, 2017

Missouri law provides, in the Merchandising Practices Act, that if someone suffers damage because of deception, that person is entitled to relief. Now, just because the law says you're entitled to it, doesn't mean you get it. That's where a smart attorney comes in. Now, what... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Gov & Administrative Law, Business Law and Business Formation for Missouri on
Q: I'm tring to open a business and I'm tring to figure out what's taxable and what's not and if it is what's the tax
Matthew M Montoya
Matthew M Montoya
answered on Sep 26, 2016

Tax law is certainly complex and depends entirely on your factual situation. It's commendable that you're inquiring about your tax obligations at such an early stage. Getting these systems down will greatly benefit you in the long run.

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