Ron Willenbrock | Blog for Business Law

— By Ron WillenbrockDecember 13, 20160 Comments

Consideration: The 3rd Element Needed in Order to Constitute a Binding Contract

In my first two blogs, I covered the 1st and 2nd elements of the five elements needed to constitute a binding contract, whether oral or written. As I noted there are 5 basic elements needed in order to constitute a binding contract. These elements are: (1)…

— By Ron WillenbrockJuly 15, 20160 Comments

Acceptance: The 2nd Element Needed in Order to Constitute a Binding Contract

In my 1st blog dealing with contracts, I covered 1st element of a contract which is “Offer”. As I noted there are 5 basic elements needed in order to constitute a binding contract. These elements are: (1) offer; (2) acceptance; (3) consideration; (4) mutuality of obligation meaning both parties must be…

Business Law LLCs

— By Ron WillenbrockJune 9, 20154 Comments

Properly Maintaining Your Business’ Corporate or LLC Status

So, you’ve decided to incorporate your business or operate your business as an LLC. However, merely filing the “proper paperwork” with the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office to form a corporation or an LLC is not the end of your endeavor. This blog post explains…

Business and Insurance

— By Ron WillenbrockJuly 23, 20130 Comments

Got Insurance? Maybe Not: Lease Requirements Must Be Followed

Many times, companies and/or manufacturers entering into a long-term lease of premises, sign a lease that contains some very interesting provisions with respect to the providing of liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, etc. This is also true when it leases equipment/autos. The lease of equipment…

Business and Insurance

— By Ron WillenbrockJuly 16, 20130 Comments

Got Insurance? Maybe Not: Missouri Overhead Power Line Safety Act

The general rule in Missouri is that the employer is immune to civil liability or third-party actions arising out of injuries to one of its employees. The employee’s sole remedy for those injuries fall exclusively under the Workers’ Compensation Statute. This no longer is the…

Labor and Employment Law

— By Ron WillenbrockJuly 9, 20130 Comments

Temporary Employees or Employment Service: Beware the Issues With or Without Insurance Coverage

For those companies and manufacturers, who use temporary employment services to provide employees to conduct their usual and customary business, a serious situation can arise where the company can be left without Workers’ Compensation Coverage. This can occur when the “temporary employment service” contract contains…