Need to Know Legal Matters

If you want to read an opinion that illustrates the potential complexity of premises liability law in Tennessee, the recent case of...

I do not practice in the field of criminal law. But I had to comment on the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that was...

The Tennessee General Assembly has passed the following workers' compensation legislation that will go into effect for accidents or...

A few days ago, the Tennessee Court of Appeals filed its opinion in the case of Jean Dedmon vs. Debbie Steelman, et al., No....

Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an important opinion in the case of United States Army Corps of Engineers v....

In Tennessee, circumstances of separation from employment can be a factor in the enforcement of a covenant not to compete. Tennessee law...

Probate in Tennessee is a court supervised legal proceeding that may be required when someone dies owning property. Probate will be...

Last month I discussed issues involving special needs children. Many Tennesseans are now also dealing with elderly parents. As the baby...

In previous months I discussed the fact I am often asked by people, “Why do I need a will?” The second question I am often asked is,...

I am often asked by people, “Why do I need a will?” There is no simple answer to this question. It varies depending upon age, assets,...