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‘Is it actual weed?’ First weekend of recreational pot sales open in Missouri to joy and exuberance.
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‘Is it actual weed?’ First weekend of recreational pot sales open in Missouri to joy and exuberance.

st. LOUIS — Steve Campbell was ready with a joke.Campbell was the first person at the Good Day Farm marijuana dispensary in the Central West End on the first day recreational-use marijuana was sold in Missouri.He walked through the door to applause from the staff. But Campbell, 67, had a confused look on his face. “This isn’t St. Louis Bread Co.?” he asked.“I did not believe this day would ever come,” Campbell said later. “I went back a long way, when it was very illegal and very scary, and people went to jail for a couple of…
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5 Things to Discuss with Your Spouse Before Estate Planning
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5 Things to Discuss with Your Spouse Before Estate Planning

If you are married and considering doing your estate plan, there are some discussions you should have with your spouse. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). If you and your spouse are considering doing your estate plan, we recommend that you discuss the following items:How do you want your money and assets handled if one of you dies? Do you want any restrictions? Are you worried about your spouse remarrying and being influenced by the spouse?…
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Legal Documents for Your Graduating Senior
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Legal Documents for Your Graduating Senior

If you are a parent with a child who will graduate from high school soon, now is a good time to start planning what documents the child will need moving forward. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). If you have a child who recently turned 18, you need to start thinking about the potential legal implications and how best to protect your child’s interests. Estate planning is not always about planning for death, but it is also…
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Can I Terminate My Physician Employment Agreement?
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Can I Terminate My Physician Employment Agreement?

Many of our physician clients are unaware of their termination rights prior to meeting with us. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). If you want to terminate your employment, the first thing you need to do is read your contract. Most physician employment agreements have substantial termination provisions. You need to know what yours says regarding termination with and without cause, what notice is required, and what other provisions will be triggered by termination. Many times, employment…
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Do You Worry About Your Parents’ Health?
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Do You Worry About Your Parents’ Health?

Many of our clients worry about their parents. Sometimes, they are concerned for their aging parents in regards to their healthcare. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). We often recommend that concerned clients have a discussion with their parents to make sure that they have all the right documents in place, to protect their wishes. One incredibly important document that your parents should have in place is a Medical Durable Power of Attorney. What is a Medical…
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How Do I Escape My Non-Compete Clause?
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How Do I Escape My Non-Compete Clause?

In healthcare, there has been a large expansion in non-compete clauses. Many of our clients would like to find a way out of their non-compete clause when looking to leave their current employment. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The first way to avoid breaching a non-compete clause is to have your attorney negotiate a contract without a non-compete clause before beginning your employment. Sometimes, non-compete clauses are unavoidable. So what can you do in that situation?…
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Healthcare and Data Tracking – Rickard & Associates
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Healthcare and Data Tracking – Rickard & Associates

Recently, Facebook’s parent company Meta was fined by the European Union regarding its privacy policies and advertisement targeting. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The recent decision in the EU may impact how Meta operates in the United States. The ruling found that Meta violated the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which provides individuals with the right to reject collection and processing of personal data for advertisement targeting. Meta plans on appealing to the ruling. In the…
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5 Things to Discuss with Your Spouse Before Estate Planning
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Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan

We often hear from clients many reasons why they waited so long to draft their estate plans. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). We often hear the same reasons over and over as to why people don’t have an estate plan or haven’t gotten around to drafting an estate plan. Some of the most frequent reasons and why they shouldn’t stop you from having an estate plan are:I don’t have enough money, property, etc. Estate planning…
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