By: David N. Garst   In the United States, parties to lawsuits are granted broad rights to obtain information possessed by other parties and witnesses in relation to the dispute.  the process for obtaining this information is called “discovery.” Courts permit many forms of discovery, including written questions, oral examination of witnesses, entry upon land (inspection of the project site) … Read More

By:  Brian S. Faughnan   I am a relatively fortunate lawyer. In addition to being permitted to write this column from time to time, representing lawyers and law firms gives me a decent sense of ethical issues that are being faced by lawyers in their daily practice across our state. I admit it’s a rough justice kind of calculation, but … Read More

“Many small business owners simply don’t have time to stay current on (HR) requirements and unknowingly put themselves at risk for hefty fines.” – John J. Britton, Attorney at Law, Lewis, Thomason, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C.     John Britton is a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office.  

    Randy Bibb will speak on “New Developments & Trends in Product Liability Law” at Tennessee Attorney Memo’s Personal Injury Law Conference on September 26th, 2014.

          The Court of Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville Affirms The Judgment of The Trial Court. This appeal arises from the dismissal of a tenured teacher. The Union County Board of Education (“the Board”) dismissed Tina Wilder (“Wilder”) following an incident involving underage drinking at Wilder’s lake cabin. Wilder, contesting her dismissal, filed a petition for … Read More

There has been a recent development in Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Annotated, Title 28, Chapter 3) effecting legal and accounting malpractice cases filed after July 1, 2014.  Specifically, on July 1, 2014, a new statute of repose begins for actions alleging errors and omissions filed against lawyers and accountants in Tennessee.  This new statute of repose requires that actions be brought … Read More

  Working from home – risks and reward By: Janet S. Hayes     “Can I work from home?” Most employers have faced the question, but there is little consensus on the appropriate answer. Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer announced last year that Yahoo! employees would no longer be allowed to work exclusively from home. Mayer cited lack of innovation and stifled … Read More

Lewis Thomason was proud once again to be a Silver Sponsor of the Vulcan Materials “Make a Break Thru for CF” Sporting Clays Tournament held at the Chilhowee Sportsmen’s Club on April 25 and 26, 2014.  Lewis Thomason also had a team competing in the event.  The team members were:  John Britton – LT Shareholder in the Knoxville office;  Foster … Read More

The Nashville Business Journal ranked Lewis Thomason’s Nashville office 4th in their April issue of Top Litigation Law Firms in Nashville.  There are 28 attorneys in the Nashville office.  Lisa Ramsay Cole is the President of Lewis, Thomason, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C. and the managing partner of the Nashville office.  

Marty Regan is the recipient of the 2014 Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association’s (MIFA) 2014 E. J. Goldsmith Volunteer of the Year Award. The MIFA Day of Reflection and Service states this about Marty Regan:  “Marty Regan has spent his career serving the Memphis nonprofit community. From housing for the elderly to programs for the poor, his work—in business, estate planning, municipal, … Read More