Essential Elements of Engineering Design Liability

Essential Elements of Engineering Design Liability

In the field of engineering, design flaws can lead to significant consequences, including safety hazards, financial losses, and damage to reputation. Engineers in Kansas and across the country have a duty to provide designs that meet high standards of safety and functionality, and when their designs fail, they may be held liable.

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What Makes Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable?

What Makes Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable?

Non-compete agreements play a significant role in protecting business interests, trade secrets, and professional relationships. In Kansas, these agreements must strike a careful balance between an employer’s right to protect their business and an employee’s right to work in their chosen field.

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Understanding Medical Standard of Care Requirements

Understanding Medical Standard of Care Requirements

Medical malpractice claims often hinge on proving that a healthcare provider deviated from accepted medical practices. By identifying this breach, you can hold providers accountable for the harm caused. Read on to learn how medical standard of care requirements impact medical malpractice lawsuits.

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How Do Construction Defects Impact Property Values?

How Do Construction Defects Impact Property Values?

We at Myers Longhofer, LLC in Overland Park, Kansas, have seen how construction defects can create substantial challenges for property owners. Issues like poor workmanship or substandard materials may go unnoticed for months—or even years—before a buyer or homeowner discovers them.

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Available Legal Options for Resolving Shareholder Disputes

Available Legal Options for Resolving Shareholder Disputes

Shareholder disputes can arise for a variety of reasons, including disagreements over corporate governance, compensation, business strategies, or the distribution of profits. When these disputes occur, they can destabilize the business, harm relationships between the parties involved, and sometimes even threaten the viability of the company itself.


How an Attorney Assists in Drafting Construction Contracts

How an Attorney Assists in Drafting Construction Contracts

When it comes to construction projects in Overland Park, Kansas, the foundation of success often lies not in the materials used or the labor involved but in the contracts that govern the relationships between the parties.

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The Fiduciary Duties of LLC Members

The Fiduciary Duties of LLC Members

When we talk about running a business, especially a limited liability company (LLC), one of the most important concepts to understand is the fiduciary duty of LLC members. As members of an LLC, you have responsibilities that go beyond simply making decisions for the business.

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Understanding Buy-Sell Agreements

Understanding Buy-Sell Agreements

In the area of business, planning for the future is essential, especially when it comes to ownership transitions. One of the most effective tools for managing these transitions is a buy-sell agreement.

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Can a Partner Withdraw Without Dissolving the Business?

Can a Partner Withdraw Without Dissolving the Business?

When we think about partnerships, it's often about the synergy and shared vision that propel a business forward. You may wonder what happens when one partner decides to withdraw. Is it possible for them to leave without dissolving the business?

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Employment Law FAQ

Employment Law FAQ

Understanding employment law is critical if you want to protect your rights and avoid legal hassles in your workplace. As a successful civil litigation firm with a history of taking complicated and difficult cases to trial, Myers Longhofer, LLC is here to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about employment law. Let's get started.

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