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Athletes in Court

Athletes in Court

Covers criminal legal developments in sports. By Davis & Hoss, PC.

http://www.athletesincourt.com/
  • Jul 1

    College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay

    College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay
    The recently announced college football playoff system will mean big money for major college teams with some experts guessing that it could amount to as much as half a billion dollars per year in television rights alone.
  • Jun 26

    Appeals Court Throws Out Scholarship Suit Against the NCAA

    Appeals Court Throws Out Scholarship Suit Against the NCAA
    Last week a federal appeals court decided to decline reviving an antitrust suit brought by two former college football players against the NCAA.
  • Jun 21

    Sandusky Stays Silent and Declines to Testify During Sexual Abuse Trial

    Sandusky Stays Silent and Declines to Testify During Sexual Abuse Trial
    Jerry Sandusky’s defense team finished with their case today without Sandusky taking the witness stand, something some court watchers had expected to happen given the direction of the defense so far.
Rank this Week: 3533

Best Practices Construction Law

Best Practices Construction Law

Construction-related blog focused on transportation, healthcare, technology and legal trends. By Stites Harbison PLLC.

http://www.bestpracticesconstructionlaw.com/
  • Jun 12

    A Fine Line: What the Law Says about Contractor Delays to Subcontractor Work

    A Fine Line: What the Law Says about Contractor Delays to Subcontractor Work
    As a general proposition, if the owner delays the prime contractor by not performing its contractual obligations, the prime contractor is entitled to relief, including damages for delay or extensions of time. This is actually a rather common…
  • Jun 4

    USDOT Provides "So-So" Update on MAP-21 for Transportation Project

    USDOT Provides "So-So" Update on MAP-21 for Transportation Project
    On May 21, 2013, the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation provided an update to Congress on the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), requiring the Acceleration of Project Delivery…
  • May 30

    TN Passes Legislation on What Constitutes "Good and Solvent" Surety Bonds for Construction Project

    TN Passes Legislation on What Constitutes "Good and Solvent" Surety Bonds for Construction Project
    I just received an update from Kent Starwalt at the Tennessee Association of Road Builders and Brian Egan, Construction Division Director at TDOT, regarding new state requirements for payment and performance bonds in Tennessee. The…
Rank this Week: 1533

eDiscovery

eDiscovery

Tracks recent trends and cases involving electronic discovery. By Hubbard & Jenkins.

http://www.hjediscoverylaw.net/blog/
  • Jun 12

    Upcoming E-Discovery Speaking Engagements for Marc Jenkin

    Upcoming E-Discovery Speaking Engagements for Marc Jenkin
    Marc Jenkins will be a panelist at the upcoming San Diego E-Discovery Retreat on June 30-July 1. His panel is entitled “Laying the Foundations of E-Discovery Competence.” Browning Marean of DLA Piper will moderate the panel.…
  • Jun 12

    Marc Jenkins Appointed Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School

    Marc Jenkins Appointed Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School
    Marc Jenkins has received an appointment as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School. He will teach Electronic Discovery & Information Governance beginning in the Fall of 2013.
  • Apr 25

    Prometheus Project Panel Scheduled for April 29, 2013 at Bass, Berry & Sim

    Prometheus Project Panel Scheduled for April 29, 2013 at Bass, Berry & Sim
      EVENT REMINDER Monday, April 29th, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Hosted by Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC Please join us for the next meeting of the Prometheus Project.  This month we will be focusing our discussion around recent Sedona…
Rank this Week: 1732

Family Law & Divorce Information…

Family Law & Divorce Information in Houston, Texas

By Busby & Associates.

http://busby-lee.com/familylawblog
  • May 25

    Divorce Appeals Texa

    Divorce Appeals Texa
    MichaelDivorce Appeals Texas If you feel that that were errors in the presentation of the trial and you are not satisfied with the outcome the trial in the  final divorce, you have the right to appeal the judge’s decision based on…
  • May 24

    Business Valuation In Divorce

    Business Valuation In Divorce
    MichaelBusiness Valuation In Divorce Many times in a divorce the parties own a business and the worth in the divorce case in disputed.  The court must consider the worth in the division of a closely held business. In most…
  • May 15

    Who will you call for help?

    Who will you call for help?
    Michael Who will you call for help? Are your marriage troubles still keeping you awake at night? Are you worried about how your life will be affected if you are divorced? Are you having thoughts that clearly indicate you are depressed?…
Rank this Week: 2362

For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration

Covers copyright, trademark, and entertainment law. By Christopher Hugan, Esq.

http://nashvegaslawyer.wordpress.com
  • Jun 3

    Jon Rich Celebrity Knockout!

    Jon Rich Celebrity Knockout!
    Former “Nashville Star” contestant Jared Ashley sues Jon Rich for allegedly being a meanie to him. http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990602088 Here’s a copy of the complaint–take out your reading glasses and get…
  • May 19

    Worth the visit.

    Worth the visit.
    Take a moment and visit www.thesessionplayers.com.    It features video and interviews with Nashville session musicians.  I definitely give it two snaps and a circle!
  • May 12

    Who,what,when,where,why

    Who,what,when,where,why
    A sad commentary on the state of pop-culture journalism. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Irish-student-hoaxes-worlds-apf-15201451.html?.v=1
Rank this Week: 3531

Herston on Tennessee Family Law

Herston on Tennessee Family Law

Covers developments in Tennessee family law.

http://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/
  • Jun 17

    Award of Attorney’s Fees Reversed in Trenton Post-Divorce Child Support Dispute: Powers v. Power

    Award of Attorney’s Fees Reversed in Trenton Post-Divorce Child Support Dispute: Powers v. Power
    Facts: The parties divorced after nine years of marriage. They have one child. When they divorced, they entered into a marital dissolution agreement in which Father agreed to pay one-half of Child’s college expenses, including…
  • Jun 13

    Modification of Permanent Parenting Plans in Tennessee

    Modification of Permanent Parenting Plans in Tennessee
    This recent article by Marlene Moses in the Tennessee Bar Journal may be of interest to readers of this blog. Modification of Permanent Parenting Plans in Tennessee I worry when a client appears to be on the verge of giving up on getting the…
  • Jun 10

    Equal Parenting Time Rejected in Johnson City Divorce: Pandian v. Rodriguez

    Equal Parenting Time Rejected in Johnson City Divorce: Pandian v. Rodriguez
    Facts: Mother and Father, both psychiatrists, married in 1998 and have two children. They divorced after 14 years of marriage. Proof at trial showed the older son suffers from speech delay, has a lot of anxiety, and requires a great deal…
Rank this Week: 1694

In Re: NASHVILLE

In Re: NASHVILLE

Covers law and music. By Chris Hugan.

http://nashbillies.wordpress.com
  • Jun 6

    Lick this!

    Lick this!
    The United States Postal Service issued 86 million stamps containing the image of a sculpture on display at the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C.   The USPS obtained a license from the photographer—but not the sculptor.
  • Jun 6

    Fanfare!

    Fanfare!
    CMA Music Fest has begun in Nashville.  Those of us who have hung around Nashville awhile still call it Fanfare.  It’s come a long way since the days when the artists signed autographs at the dingy Fairgrounds. Amazing event–something…
  • Sep 16

    Diversify, I say!

    Diversify, I say!
    My investment advisor promised that a diverse portfolio would protect me from market swings.  He was wrong.  
Rank this Week: 3280

Knight on Family Law

Knight on Family Law

Covers divorce and family law in Tennessee. By Stephen C. Knight.

http://knightonfamilylaw.com
Rank this Week: 3641

Lawyer Hatton

Lawyer Hatton

Covers cases and topics of interest to solo or small firm practices. From Tennessee attorney Tim Hatton.

http://lawyerhatton.blogspot.com/
  • May 27

    Anthony Trial - Day Three

    Anthony Trial - Day Three
    Yesterday was the most interesting day yet of the Anthony trial. The state continues to build on the story that they told during their opening statement by presenting witness testimony regarding Ms. Anthony's activities while her daughter…
  • May 26

    Anthony Trial - Day Two

    Anthony Trial - Day Two
    Day two of the Anthony trial in Florida was uneventful. The state is presenting its case exactly as they laid it out in the opening statement. They began by focusing on showing the jury how Ms. Anthony went about living her life and seemed…
  • May 24

    Anthony Trial - Day One

    Anthony Trial - Day One
    While working today, I set up a feed of the Anthony trial in Florida on my monitor so I could watch it. Today was opening statements. It is a fascinating case. The defense has a very interesting theory of the case and I am going to enjoy…
Rank this Week: 2802

Nashville Business Attorneys Blog

Nashville Business Attorneys Blog

Covers Tennessee business formation and business law. By the Law Office of Larry R. Williams PLLC.

http://www.nashvillebusinessattorneysblog.com/
  • Jan 12

    Questions About the Final Paycheck for Terminated Employees.

    Questions About the Final Paycheck for Terminated Employees.
    I recently had a business client call me with some questions about the final paycheck for an employee that he was terminating. These questions come up from time to time for our Tennessee business attorneys and every business that has…
  • Jan 2

    New Tennessee Employment Verification Law Takes Effect January 1, 2012

    New Tennessee Employment Verification Law Takes Effect January 1, 2012
    There are various new laws in the State of Tennessee taking effect January 1, 2012 and our Tennessee business attorneys have been reviewing them to determine their impact on our clients. One of these laws that will impact the hiring…
  • Dec 29

    What happens if I forget to file my Annual Report with the Tennessee Secretary of State?

    What happens if I forget to file my Annual Report with the Tennessee Secretary of State?
    Many of our business clients have been calling our Tennessee business law firm because they are receiving a notice from the Tennessee Secretary of State that their Annual Reports are due. All business entities registered in Tennessee must…
Rank this Week: 3240

Nashville Business Litigation…

Nashville Business Litigation Lawyers Blog

Covers business and insurance litigation. By Pepper & Brothers PLLC.

http://www.nashvillebusinesslitigationlawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 9

    Why Contracts Must Have Definite Term

    Why Contracts Must Have Definite Term
    In what should have been an easy win in a breach of contract case, a Tennessee bank went home with a goose egg after the Court of Appeals applied a fundamental rule of Tennessee contract law to the facts of the bank's case. The case, which…
  • Apr 30

    Partitioning Real Estate and Land in Tennessee by Lawsuit: Does the Court Divide It, or Sell It?

    Partitioning Real Estate and Land in Tennessee by Lawsuit: Does the Court Divide It, or Sell It?
    In Nashville, as well as all other Tennessee cities and counties, there is plenty of land--- commercial, residential, rural, and urban--- that is owned by more than one person as tenants in common, also sometimes referred to as "co-tenants." …
  • Apr 11

    Statutes of Limitations Applicable to Mutual Will Cases in Tennessee

    Statutes of Limitations Applicable to Mutual Will Cases in Tennessee
    The Supreme Court of Tennessee has issued an opinion clarifying which statutes of limitations are applicable to cases involving the breach of a contract to make mutual wills. If you are involved in a mutual will case, and are worried that…
Rank this Week: 4430

Nashville Criminal Law Report

Nashville Criminal Law Report

Covers criminal defense and DUI issues in the Nashville, TN area. By Rob McKinney.

http://www.nashvillecriminallawreport.com/
  • Jun 17

    More on Lawyer Dress Code

    More on Lawyer Dress Code
    Last week , I posted about Rutherford County Circuit Judge Royce Taylor's prosed dress code for women lawyers . I was preparing for an oral argument before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and came across some suggestions for…
  • Jun 13

    Should There Be A Dress Code For Women Lawyers ?

    Should There Be A Dress Code For Women Lawyers ?
    Bobby Allyn of The Tennessean reported in a story about efforts by Rutherford County Circuit Judge Royce Taylor to impose a dress code  for women lawyers. Judge Taylor issued a memo on the subject of proper dress for women…
  • Jun 12

    Free Chad Ochocinco

    Free Chad Ochocinco
    Chad Ochocinco was jailed for 30 days due to his behavior in a Florida court room. Here is the link to the video from TMZ. Chad Ochocinco formerly known as Chad Johnson pleaded guilty to a domestic violence charge.Mr.Ochocinco failed to…
Rank this Week: 1580

Nashville Criminal Lawer FAQ's

Nashville Criminal Lawer FAQ's

Covers DUIs and criminal defense issues. By the Law Office of Russell F. Thomas.

http://www.russellthomaslaw.com/frequently-asked-questions/
  • Apr 26

    What do I wear to court?

    What do I wear to court?
    I am commonly asked by Nashville DUI and criminal defense client’s what they should wear to court. I tell all client’s that it is better to be “over-dressed” than “under-dressed” and suggest they wear…
  • Feb 4

    Where Can I Find Out How To Reinstate My Tennessee Drivers License That Has Been Revoked Or Suspended?

    Where Can I Find Out How To Reinstate My Tennessee Drivers License That Has Been Revoked Or Suspended?
    Reinstating a license can be an expensive and complicated process depending on the reason(s) for your suspension.  It often involves clearing hurdles with both local and state offices. The best place to start is on the Department of…
  • Jan 22

    Where Can I Get An Ignition Interlock Device Installed In My Car?

    Where Can I Get An Ignition Interlock Device Installed In My Car?
    If you are court ordered to install an ignition interlock device on your car, you must use a state certified provider.  For a link to a directory of all certified providers in the state, click here. If you or someone you know has…
Rank this Week: 3371

Nashville Criminal Lawyer Blog

Nashville Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI, drug offenses, and weapons offenses. By Russell F. Thomas.

http://www.nashvillecriminallawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 8

    A Great Source for Free CLE Online: LexVid

    A Great Source for Free CLE Online: LexVid
    Around November, I always start worrying about whether I’ve met my CLE requirements for the year, but it is always so difficult to find the time in my schedule to be away from the office for a day or even half day. I came across the LexVid…
  • Oct 26

    How Much Will a DUI Cost?

    How Much Will a DUI Cost?
    DUIs are expensive and usually involve paying fees to many different entities. The following is a brief description of different types of fees that one might expect to pay as a result of a DUI case in Tennessee. Most of these are mandated by…
  • Sep 11

    Tennessee Expungement Law Overview

    Tennessee Expungement Law Overview
    Can I get my criminal record expunged? This is one of the most common questions I am asked as a criminal defense lawyer. The answer, however, is not always clear. In this blog post I will give a quick overview of the types of cases that can…
Rank this Week: 4279

Nashville Employment Law Center

Nashville Employment Law Center

Covers employment law topics.

http://www.nashvilleemploymentlaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 3

    Wrongful Termination - It doesn't mean what you think it mean

    Wrongful Termination - It doesn't mean what you think it mean
  • Jun 1

    Employment At Will or Right To Work – Making the Distinction

    Employment At Will or Right To Work – Making the Distinction
    In Tennessee, which is both an “employment at will” state and a “right to work” state, these two terms are very often confused. Once you understand the meaning of each term, I think you’ll find it easy to use them correctly in the…
  • Mar 23

    Welcome!

    Welcome!
    Welcome to the Nashville Employment Law Center Blog! In these columns you will find practical, easy to understand advice that will assist you in complying with the myriad federal and state employment laws with which you must comply. We expect…
Rank this Week: 5283

Nashville Injury Attorneys Blog

Nashville Injury Attorneys Blog

Published by The Law Office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC

http://www.nashvilleinjuryattorneysblog.com/
  • Mar 7

    Video about workers' compensation reform

    Video about workers' compensation reform
  • Mar 7

    I need your help to save Workers Compensation in Tennessee

    I need your help to save Workers Compensation in Tennessee
    Workers' compensation protects seriously injured Tennesseans from losing everything. It is a compromise that has protected workers in our state since 1919 and it is under attack. Governor Bill Haslam has introduced legislation that will…
  • Jan 2

    Congratulations to Debbie

    Congratulations to Debbie
    Today, January 2, 2013 ends a more than 4 year battle for my client Debbie who was seriously injured when she fell at work in October of 2008. Her employer's workers' compensation carrier initially accepted responsibility and paid for her…
Rank this Week: 3573

Nashville Probate and Disability…

Nashville Probate and Disability Law Journal

Covers disability, wills, probate and elder law. By Norris & Norris, PLC.

http://www.nashvilleprobateanddisabilitylawblog.com/
  • Apr 24

    Giving Away the House

    Giving Away the House
    Posted by Barbara Moss. "We gave away our house last week to our two children. We want to be able to qualify for Medicaid without the government getting all our money." That's how my interview with two potential clients…
  • Jan 14

    Living Independently in Old Age

    Living Independently in Old Age
    Posted by Barbara Moss. My mother wanted to live at home as long as possible. Fortunately for her, when that was no longer possible, she was able to pay some of the capital from the sale of her home for a spot in an assisted living…
  • Jan 3

    Paying for Nursing Home Care

    Paying for Nursing Home Care
    Posted by Barbara Moss. As I've written in a prior post (December 19, 2012), Medicare pays only a limited amount toward nursing home care and then only when there has been a 3-day hospital admission first. People who enter a nursing home…
Rank this Week: 4084

Nashville Trial Lawyer Blog

Nashville Trial Lawyer Blog

Covers news, injury, consumer, business and class action law. By Law Office of David S. Hagy P.L.C.

http://www.nashvilleinjurylawyer-blog.com/
  • Jun 5

    Tennessee Car Accident Can Be Nobody's Fault

    Tennessee Car Accident Can Be Nobody's Fault
    In an opinion released on May 30, 2013, the Tennessee Court of Appeals upheld the grant of summary judgment to a defendant driver who had unquestionably caused a car accident and injuries to another person. In Smith v. General Tire, the…
  • May 20

    Nashville Car Accident News Story Shows Importance Of Seat Belt

    Nashville Car Accident News Story Shows Importance Of Seat Belt
    A recent news story here in Nashville illustrates the importance of seat belts in saving lives and preventing injuries in serious car accidents. Channel 5 reported on a drunk driving accident on Nolensville road in which one driver crossed…
  • May 16

    Tennessee Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Does Not Bar Injury Claims in Bus Accident

    Tennessee Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Does Not Bar Injury Claims in Bus Accident
    The Nashville-based Tennessee Supreme Court recently reversed an appeals' court decision, which had ruled that federal law prevented a plaintiff-passenger from bringing a claim for disabling injuries sustained when thrown from a shuttle bus…
Rank this Week: 3943

Sabin & Associates, PLLC Blog

Sabin & Associates, PLLC Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning in Tennessee.

http://www.sabinestateplanning.com/blog/
  • Apr 12

    Intestacy in Tennessee – 3 Question

    Intestacy in Tennessee – 3 Question
    Question 1: What is intestacy? When you die, someone else will have to become the new owner of your property.  If you die without having prepared an estate plan, the court determines you have died intestate.   In this case, the…
  • Apr 12

    Intestacy in Tennessee – 3 Question

    Intestacy in Tennessee – 3 Question
    Question 1: What is intestacy? When you die, someone else will have to become the new owner of your property.  If you die without having prepared an estate plan, the court determines you have died intestate.   In this case, the…
  • Apr 12

    Intestacy in Tennessee – 3 Question

    Intestacy in Tennessee – 3 Question
    Question 1: What is intestacy? When you die, someone else will have to become the new owner of your property.  If you die without having prepared an estate plan, the court determines you have died intestate.   In this case, the…
Rank this Week: 3884

Scott Law Group

Scott Law Group

Covers bankruptcy, probate estates, and general litigation.

http://scottlawgroup.com/
  • Jun 19

    Arizona Voter Case May Seriously Impact Tennessee Election

    Arizona Voter Case May Seriously Impact Tennessee Election
    The US Supreme Court decision on the Arizona voter case may impact Tennessee election authority by prohibiting enforcement of the requirement to be a US citizen before voting in Tennessee. On June 17, 2013 the US Supreme Court decided the…
  • May 25

    Freedom is Not Free | Thanks to Those Who Serve

    Freedom is Not Free | Thanks to Those Who Serve
    Freedom is not free! Memorial day is just around the corner. Take 5 minutes to watch this video. Watch at the 2:40 mark for this, "No one desires peace more that the warriors and their families, for they know the true cost of war." Be…
  • May 11

    New Mental Health Courts Funded. Will Sevier County Have One?

    New Mental Health Courts Funded. Will Sevier County Have One?
    The Tennessee legislature recently approved is new budget. The legislature set aside $1.56 Million to establish 9 courts designed to combat mental health and substance abuse in Tennessee. The question is still out as to whether Sevier…
Rank this Week: 2905

Seed Law

Seed Law

Covers legal issues affecting the seed industry, including the IP rights to seeds. By Gillon & Associates, PLLC.

http://seedlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 6

    Myriad Gene case shakes up and shakes down Biotech Industry

    Myriad Gene case shakes up and shakes down Biotech Industry
    First, I would like to thank Matthew Dillon with the Organic Seed Alliance @Seed_Alliance for pulling me from under my rock and informing me about this very important case. Judge Sweet of the Southern District of New York invalidated seven…
  • Jan 19

    Race to the finish line for Monsanto's GE Alfalfa

    Race to the finish line for Monsanto's GE Alfalfa
    This past Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition of certiorari in order to hear the GE Alfalfa case, Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms, No. 09-475, that has been causing quite a stir in the biotech world. This is fortuitous for…
  • Nov 20

    Canadian Inventor Sues State Research Universitie

    Canadian Inventor Sues State Research Universitie
    I like to toss "seed lawsuit" in the google search bar on occasion to see what's going on in the world-at-large beyond the comfortable confines of my office here in suburban Memphis, TN. I came across a story that I have posted on the…
Rank this Week: 2526

Shelby County Criminal Defense…

Shelby County Criminal Defense Blog

Covers criminal defense issues in West Tennessee, with particular emphasis placed on DUI/DWI/Drugged Driving. By William Young, Jr.

http://bartlettattorney.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4079

Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Covers news about and opinions issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the sixth Circuit with an emphasis on business cases. By Squire Sanders.

http://www.sixthcircuitappellateblog.com/
  • Jun 14

    Sixth Circuit Considers Class Action Waiver

    Sixth Circuit Considers Class Action Waiver
    Class action waivers have garnered significant attention in the arbitration context over recent years, including several cases that have reached the Supreme Court on this and related issues.  Earlier this week, in Lowry v. JPMorgan Chase…
  • Jun 11

    Sixth Circuit Holds That A Defendant’s Incomplete Offer of Judgment Under Civil Rule 68 Does Not Moot Case

    Sixth Circuit Holds That A Defendant’s Incomplete Offer of Judgment Under Civil Rule 68 Does Not Moot Case
    In a noteworthy decision earlier today involving the mootness doctrine and the scope of Rule 68 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Sixth Circuit held that an offer of judgment does not moot a plaintiff’s claims where the…
  • Jun 10

    Judge Gibbons to Headline Judges’ Night Dinner

    Judge Gibbons to Headline Judges’ Night Dinner
    This Wednesday, June 12, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky chapter of the Federal Bar Association will once again host the Annual Judges’ Night Dinner.  If you are interested, further details about the dinner are available here…
Rank this Week: 1445

Strictly Business

Strictly Business

Covers business law for entrepreneurs, emerging companies and the investment management industry. By Alexander J. Davie.

http://blog.alexanderdavie.com/
  • Jun 17

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 7: Titles V and VI and Concluding Thought

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 7: Titles V and VI and Concluding Thought
    This post is the seventh and final in a series examining the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) one year after its passage and focuses on Titles V and VI of the law and provides some final concluding thoughts.…
  • Jun 9

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 6: Regulation A+

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 6: Regulation A+
    This post is the sixth in a series examining the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) one year after its passage and focuses on the provision instructing the SEC to create a new securities registration exemption…
  • May 30

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 5: Crowdfunding

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 5: Crowdfunding
    This post is the fifth in a series examining the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) one year after its passage and focuses on the provisions related to crowdfunding. Previously in this series, I discussed the…
Rank this Week: 974

Tennessee Appellate Law Blog

Tennessee Appellate Law Blog

Provides Tennessee appellate news and analysis. Covers Tennessee's Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

http://www.tennesseeappellatelaw.com/
  • Mar 14

    Supreme Court Grants Five Appeal

    Supreme Court Grants Five Appeal
    The Tennessee Supreme Court granted three appeals from Knoxville and one each from Nashville and Jackson; the Court also denied forty-four applications.  Three of the cases are from the Court of Criminal Appeals.
  • Mar 10

    Tennessee Adopts Federal Double-Jeopardy Rule

    Tennessee Adopts Federal Double-Jeopardy Rule
    The Tennessee Supreme Court, in an opinion written by Chief Justice Cornelia Clark, unanimously adopted the federal double-jeopardy rule from Blockburger v. United States.  Tennessee courts since 1996 have applied a different test…
  • Mar 2

    Weekly Review of Habeas Petition

    Weekly Review of Habeas Petition
    Judge D. Kelly Thomas affirmed the circuit court's dismissal of petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus.
Rank this Week: 2511

Tennessee Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Tennessee Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Cain Law Firm.

http://www.tennesseebankruptcylawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 20

    Bank of America Lifting Foreclosure Moratorium

    Bank of America Lifting Foreclosure Moratorium
    Bank of America announced on Monday that it plans to begin foreclosure proceedings again in the 23 judicial foreclosure states (Tennessee is a non-judicial foreclosure state) in which it halted foreclosures on October 9th. From this CNBC…
  • Oct 13

    Tennessee Attorney General Joins Other AGs in Foreclosure Investigation

    Tennessee Attorney General Joins Other AGs in Foreclosure Investigation
    The Tennessean is reporting that the Tennessee Attorney General, Bob Cooper, has joined other AGs in their investigation into problems with pending foreclosures. However, the effect of this investigation, at least for Tennessee homeowners,…
  • Oct 8

    UPDATE - Bank of America Halts Foreclosure Sales in All State

    UPDATE - Bank of America Halts Foreclosure Sales in All State
    Well, it didn't take long for my previous post to become outdated. This morning, Bank of America announced that it would halt all foreclosure sales in all 50 states until it can verify that its foreclosure procedures comply with applicable…
Rank this Week: 4290

Tennessee Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog

Tennessee Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog

Covers consumer debt, foreclosure prevention, and bankruptcy. By Robert J. Semrad & Associates, LLC.

http://www.tennesseebankruptcylawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 5001

Tennessee Criminal Attorney Blog

Tennessee Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law topics such as drug charges, DUI, domestic violence, burglary, sex crimes, trepassing and vandalism. By Don Himmelberg of Higgins, Himmelberg & Piliponis PLLC.

http://www.tennesseecriminalattorneyblog.com/
  • Nov 20

    Suppression of Evidence

    Suppression of Evidence
    Suppression of Evidence for a criminal defense attorney is pivotal in some major cases. Evidence that the District Attorney has obtained such as a search warrant, wiretap, video, and photos all can be challenged for its admissibility. …
  • Sep 13

    Sex Offender

    Sex Offender
    Sex Offender Registry Violation
  • Sep 6

    New Law on Synthetic Drug

    New Law on Synthetic Drug
    Download file New Law on K2 and other Synthetic Drug
Rank this Week: 3711

Tennessee Criminal Law Review

Tennessee Criminal Law Review

Covers Tennessee and federal criminal law developments from the Supreme Court to pending legislation. By Davis & Hoss, pc.

http://davis-hoss.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 17

    Silence speaks volumes: Supreme Court issues ruling in Salinas v. Texa

    Silence speaks volumes: Supreme Court issues ruling in Salinas v. Texa
    By Jay PerryThe Supreme Court issued a ruling today, in Salinas v. Texas, a case discussed earlier here. The decision, a 5-4 ruling held that a suspect must expressly invoke their 5th Amendment privilege in order to be protected by that…
  • Jun 11

    Supreme Court Says It’s Unconstitutional To Use New And Harsher Sentencing Guidelines For Old Case

    Supreme Court Says It’s Unconstitutional To Use New And Harsher Sentencing Guidelines For Old Case
    On Monday a closely divided Supreme Court issued another important criminal law decision on 5-4 lines. This time the Court held that the Constitution is violated when courts rely on current federal sentencing guidelines if those current…
  • Jun 7

    New Law Requires Ignition Interlock Devices After Tennessee DUI Conviction

    New Law Requires Ignition Interlock Devices After Tennessee DUI Conviction
    A new law signed by Governor Haslam will require first-time DUI offenders to install an Ignition Interlock Device in order to drive on a restricted license during the year their license is revoked.An Ignition Interlock Device requires the…
Rank this Week: 2108

Tennessee Defense Litigation

Tennessee Defense Litigation

Covers civil defense litigation issues in Tennesee.

http://www.tennesseedefenselitigation.com/
Rank this Week: 1378

Tennessee Divorce Attorney Blog

Tennessee Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers divorce, alimony and child support. By the McKellar Law Firm, PLLC.

http://www.tennesseedivorceattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4204

Tennessee Divorce Lawyer Blog

Tennessee Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers Tennessee divorce and family law. By Mary Frances Parker.

http://www.tennesseedivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • Jul 30

    Update on Grandparent Visitation Case

    Update on Grandparent Visitation Case
    Last month, we posted about a recent Tennessee Court of Appeals decision regarding grandparents' rights. We explained that the Tennessee grandparent visitation statute does not address the standard of proof for a grandparent or parent to…
  • Jul 29

    Can I Date While My Divorce Is Pending?

    Can I Date While My Divorce Is Pending?
    Going through a divorce is a difficult process - financially and emotionally. Many clients can't wait for the day their divorce will be final so that they can move on with their lives. Some spouses even look forward to dating other people,…
  • Jun 19

    Can My Child's Other Parent Move Without My Permission?

    Can My Child's Other Parent Move Without My Permission?
    Summer is here, and prime moving season is upon us. We have had several phone calls over the past few weeks about whether a non-married parent may move, despite the other parent's objection. The answer is... usually, yes.
Rank this Week: 5200

Tennessee Employment Lawyer Blog

Tennessee Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers Tennessee age discrimination, minimum wage, overtime, qui tam and workplace discrimination. By Higgins, Himmelberg, and Piliponis PLLC.

http://www.tennesseeemploymentlawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 13

    Tennessee Company Dollar General Sued Over Background Check Policy

    Tennessee Company Dollar General Sued Over Background Check Policy
    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Dollar General Corp. earlier this week based on the company’s use of criminal background checks for new hires and employees. The civil lawsuit claims that…
  • Jun 8

    Fifth Circuit Holds that Lactation Discrimination is Unlawful

    Fifth Circuit Holds that Lactation Discrimination is Unlawful
    Working mothers across the country and right here in Tennessee have certain rights that provide them protection from discrimination in the workplace. However, employers unfortunately do not always comply with the protections afforded by the…
  • May 30

    Fired after requesting FMLA leave? Check those emails!

    Fired after requesting FMLA leave? Check those emails!
    Probably the greatest change in employment law cases over the past decade has been the impact of emails and texts when piecing together the real reasons for a termination. When we first began litigating Employment Law Cases it was often hard…
Rank this Week: 1803

Tennessee Federal Criminal Lawyer…

Tennessee Federal Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers tax crimes, fraud and federal sentencing. By the McKeller Law Firm, PLLC.

http://www.tennesseefederalcriminallawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 12

    Tennessee Doctor Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Providing Unapproved Foreign Medication

    Tennessee Doctor Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Providing Unapproved Foreign Medication
    While most health care fraud cases deal with drug diversion, improper billing, and fraudulent insurance claims, there are other potential pitfalls for medical providers which are less common. One such pitfall is violating the Food, Drug, and…
  • May 21

    An Overview of 18 U.S.C. § 1623 - False Declarations & Perjury

    An Overview of 18 U.S.C. § 1623 - False Declarations & Perjury
    The federal government has multiple ways of punishing those who have lied or made misrepresentations to a court, grand jury, or federal agent. One of the more notable convictions for such a crime was the conviction of TV personality Martha…
  • Apr 30

    Tennessee Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Man Convicted of Killing & Dismembering His Mother

    Tennessee Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Man Convicted of Killing & Dismembering His Mother
    Tennessee criminal defense attorneys will rarely participate in a murder case as gruesome as the case of David Climer, Jr. Climer, a Gibson County, Tennessee resident, was convicted by a jury of first degree premeditated murder and abuse of…
Rank this Week: 1885

Tennessee Injury Attorney Blog

Tennessee Injury Attorney Blog

Covers car accidents, bus accidents and drunk driving accidents. By Hartsoe Law Firm, P.C.....

http://www.tennesseeinjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • Jun 10

    Knoxville Crash Risk Heightened During Summer Travel

    Knoxville Crash Risk Heightened During Summer Travel
    The summer travel season is upon us, and with it, our Knoxville car accident attorneys expect to see a spike in crashes related to long-distance travel. Last month saw a spate of serious crashes throughout Tennessee, and we fear the trend…
  • Jun 1

    Tennessee Van Accidents a Summer Risk for Teen

    Tennessee Van Accidents a Summer Risk for Teen
    Critical injuries were reported following the Tennessee crash of a passenger van carrying 11 people, seven of those being 16-year-old members of a girls basketball team. Two other passengers were under the age of 2. Our Knoxville injury…
  • May 30

    Tennessee Van Accidents a Summer Risk for Teen

    Tennessee Van Accidents a Summer Risk for Teen
    Critical injuries were reported following the Tennessee crash of a passenger van carrying 11 people, seven of those being 16-year-old members of a girls basketball team. Two other passengers were under the age of 2. Our Knoxville injury…
Rank this Week: 2771

Tennessee Labor Talk

Tennessee Labor Talk

By Bass, Berry & Sims PLC.

http://www.tennesseelabortalk.com
  • Jun 3

    Attorney General Says “Guns in Trunks” Legislation Does Not Alter “At-Will” Status of Employee

    Attorney General Says “Guns in Trunks” Legislation Does Not Alter “At-Will” Status of Employee
    Tennessee employers, according to the Tennessee Attorney General, can still terminate employees for violating a “no weapons” policy, despite the new “guns in trunks” legislation due to take effect July 1, 2013. In his…
  • May 13

    NLRB Notice Rule Violates First Amendment

    NLRB Notice Rule Violates First Amendment
    On May 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struck down the NLRB’s 2011 rule requiring businesses to post notice of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The court found that the rule violated the…
  • Apr 16

    Seemingly “Right” Process Cannot Save “Wrong Result”

    Seemingly “Right” Process Cannot Save “Wrong Result”
    An employer received a report of a manager harassing his subordinates.  The employer appears to take all the right steps:  1) conducting an investigation; 2) involving several higher-level managers in the decision-making process;…
Rank this Week: 4043

Tennessee Law Blog

Tennessee Law Blog

Covers accident and injury law issues, cases and news with a focus on Tennessee. Published by Jim Higgins of Higgins, Himmelberg & Piliponis PLLC.

http://www.tennesseelawblog.com/
  • Jun 13

    Wayward Soccer Ball Leads to Nashville Lawsuit

    Wayward Soccer Ball Leads to Nashville Lawsuit
    Last week, a Nashville resident filed a lawsuit against Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) after claiming that she was knocked unconscious by an errant soccer ball from atop an elevated soccer field. According to the suit, she had been out walking…
  • Jun 8

    GranuFlo Manufacturer Allegedly Failed to Warn

    GranuFlo Manufacturer Allegedly Failed to Warn
    There have been an increasing number of lawsuits filed against Fresenius, the manufacturer of the GranuFlo dialysis treatment, based on serious health problems following use of the product. GranuFlo is a dialysate that is used during…
  • May 30

    New Tennessee Supreme Court Case will help clarify the responsibility of a business to provide a safe place

    New Tennessee Supreme Court Case will help clarify the responsibility of a business to provide a safe place
    Our Supreme Court is about to take up an interesting Tennessee premises liability injury case. The law is already fairly clear that a business owner has a duty to provide a safe environment to its customers. Specifically, a busniess has a…
Rank this Week: 2250

Tennessee Personal Injury Blog

Tennessee Personal Injury Blog

Tracks important appellate opinions concerning Tennessee's civil justice system including opinions affecting personal injury, insurance law, business torts and comsumer protection. By the Adams Law Firm.

http://tennesseepersonalinjurylaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 3052

Tennessee Real Estate Law

Tennessee Real Estate Law

Covers Tennessee commercial and residential real estate law. By J. David Wicker.

http://tennrealestatelaw.com/
  • Mar 29

    The Great Tennessee-Georgia Border War of 2013

    The Great Tennessee-Georgia Border War of 2013
    On March 25, 2013, Georgia senators passed House Resolution 4 (“HR 4”), a resolution which proposed settlement of the boundary dispute between the State of Georgia and the State of Tennessee. The resolution attempts to settle the…
  • Nov 19

    Oral Modification to Construction Contract

    Oral Modification to Construction Contract
    Construction contracts typically contain provisions that explicitly require the parties to reduce all modifications to the contract into writing. These “additional work” provisions are written to prevent the enforceability of oral…
  • Oct 23

    Tennessee’s Greenbelt Law as a tax shelter.

    Tennessee’s Greenbelt Law as a tax shelter.
    Pursuant to Tennessee’s Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act of 1976, open land that exists near growing commercial and residential areas may be threatened by urban sprawl and the system of property taxation. This act has come to be…
Rank this Week: 3847

Tennessee Truck Accident Lawyer…

Tennessee Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers tractor-trailer accidents. By Hartsoe Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.tennesseetruckaccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 10

    Knoxville Crash Risk Heightened During Summer Travel

    Knoxville Crash Risk Heightened During Summer Travel
    The summer travel season is upon us, and with it, our Knoxville car accident attorneys expect to see a spike in crashes related to long-distance travel. Last month saw a spate of serious crashes throughout Tennessee, and we fear the trend…
  • Jun 1

    Tennessee Van Accidents a Summer Risk for Teen

    Tennessee Van Accidents a Summer Risk for Teen
    Critical injuries were reported following the Tennessee crash of a passenger van carrying 11 people, seven of those being 16-year-old members of a girls basketball team. Two other passengers were under the age of 2. Our Knoxville injury…
  • May 30

    Tennessee Van Accidents a Summer Risk for Teen

    Tennessee Van Accidents a Summer Risk for Teen
    Critical injuries were reported following the Tennessee crash of a passenger van carrying 11 people, seven of those being 16-year-old members of a girls basketball team. Two other passengers were under the age of 2. Our Knoxville injury…
Rank this Week: 2772

The Immigration Answer Man

The Immigration Answer Man

Covers US immigration law. By Ari Sauer.

http://immigrationanswerman.com/
  • May 10

    DOS Visa Bulletin Update: June 2013

    DOS Visa Bulletin Update: June 2013
    Visa Bulletin Update: June 2013 By Ari Sauer, immigration lawyer with the Memphis, Tennessee office of the Siskind Susser Law Firm. The US Department of State has issued the June 2013 … Continue reading →
  • May 6

    Visa Bulletin Update: May 2013

    Visa Bulletin Update: May 2013
    Visa Bulletin Update: April 2013 By Ari Sauer, immigration lawyer with the Memphis, Tennessee office of the Siskind Susser Law Firm. The US Department of State has issued the May 2013 … Continue reading →
  • Mar 14

    Is it possible to be deported without seeing a judge?

    Is it possible to be deported without seeing a judge?
      Is it possible to be deported without seeing a judge?     By Ari Sauer, immigration lawyer with the Memphis, Tennessee office of the Siskind Susser immigration law firm.   … Continue reading →
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Thompson Law Group, PLLC

Thompson Law Group, PLLC

Covers personal injury and workers compensation in Tennessee.

http://www.tlgpllc.com/q-a/
Rank this Week: 3928

TIPS: Perspectives on Intellectual…

TIPS: Perspectives on Intellectual Property Law

Covers traditional intellectual property (copyrights, patents and trademarks) and more nuanced areas of law, including media, technology, franchising, e-commerce, entertainment and advertising.By Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

http://www.wallertips.com/
  • Jun 7

    Foreign Sales Exhaust U.S. Copyrights, But Not Patent Right

    Foreign Sales Exhaust U.S. Copyrights, But Not Patent Right
    In late March 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the so-called “first sale” doctrine authorizes the importation and resale in the United States of copies of a copyrighted work lawfully made and purchased abroad.  See…
  • May 29

    Validity of Document Scanning Patent at Heart of Aggressive Licensing Program Challenged

    Validity of Document Scanning Patent at Heart of Aggressive Licensing Program Challenged
    In recent months many companies have received letters notifying them that a patent may prohibit a routine office function: scanning documents and having the documents sent automatically over a local network to an email address. It sounds like…
  • May 24

    Common Myths: Registering Stylized Trademark

    Common Myths: Registering Stylized Trademark
    There are a number of intellectual property myths that attorneys hear over and over again. Periodically, we’ll feature some of these myths and examine the reality. Myth: I should register my trademark precisely as I use it today —…
Rank this Week: 1440

Truck Injury Lawyer Blog

Truck Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers legal issues relating to truck, trailer, and auto accidents. Published by the Law Offices of Morgan G. Adams.

http://www.truckinjurylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1250

Young Lawyers Blog

Young Lawyers Blog

Provides business development and practice tips for young lawyers and law students. By Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis.

http://www.younglawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3796