Read the article published in the ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct: “Opinion Blocking DOL Rule Cites Clash with Ethics Rules,” 32 Law. Man. Prof. Conduct 435 and Brian Faughnan’s quotes by clicking here. Reproduced with permission from ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct, 32 Law. Man. Prof. Conduct 435, (July 27, 2016). Copyright 2016 by the American Bar Association/The Bureau … Read More
Meet the Barrister – Kim Johnson
A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer LT: When did you decide to become a lawyer? Kim Johnson: When I took a political science constitutional law class as a sophomore in college. LT: What has been the highlight of your career so far? Kim Johnson: Not one highlight, but trying over 250 jury cases. … Read More
Meet the Barrister – John King
A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer LT: When did you decide to become a lawyer? John King: During my senior year of high school. LT: What has been the highlight of your career so far? John King: Two matters come to mind. Winning an estate dispute case for National Geographic (approximately $7-10 million) … Read More
Ashley Morgan Joins Lewis Thomason
Lewis Thomason is pleased to announce its newest Associate, Ashley Morgan who has joined our Knoxville office. Ashley is a 2013 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law and earned an LLM in taxation from the University of Alabama Law School in 2015. Ashley is admitted to practice law before the United States Tax Court. She is a … Read More
Brian Faughnan Quoted in ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct Article: “N.Y. Court Endorses ‘Intrafirm’ Attorney-Client Privilege”
Read The Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct Article: “N.Y. Court Endorses ‘Intrafirm’ Attorney-Client Privilege” and Brian Faughnan’s quotes by clicking here. Reproduced with permission from ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct 32 Law. Man. Prof. Conduct 404 (Jul. 13, 2016). Copyright 2016 by the American Bar Association/The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) <http://www.bna.com> Brian S. Faughnan practices in the … Read More
Chris McCarty was a Panelist at the Knoxville Chamber’s Workshop on New Overtime Rule.
A new federal overtime rule is set to increase the number of workers eligible for overtime pay by increasing the current salary threshold by more than 100 percent. Employers must come into compliance with this new requirement by Dec. 1 of this year. What exactly does this mean for your business?
N.Y. Court Endorses ‘Intrafirm’ Attorney-Client Privilege
The article, “N.Y. Court Endorses ‘Intrafirm’ Attorney-Client Privilege” is written by Samson Habte and contains quotes from Lewis Thomason’s Brian Faughnan. Please read the article by clicking here. Reproduced with permission from ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct 32 Law. Man. Prof. Conduct 404 (Jul. 13, 2016). Copyright 2016 by the American Bar Association/The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) <http://www.bna.com> … Read More
Combating the “Reptile Revolution” by ALFA International Advantage
The ALFA International Advantage: Placing the Reptile Theory on the Endangered List The following legal articles are focused on the Reptile Theory and the psychological theories upon which it is based. Explore the tactics employed by plaintiffs’ counsel, discover best practices for combating the “Reptile Revolution” and take on the plaintiff’s counsel head on while educating the jury on the … Read More
Dick Krieg Appointed to ALFA Nominating Committee
ALFA International’s Premier Global Network of Independent Law Firms has over 150 member firms around the world. Last year ALFA presented Dick Krieg with its highest honor, naming him ALFA Lawyer of the Year. This week ALFA International Chair J. K. Leonard named Dick to the 2016 ALFA Nominating Committee that will nominate its officers and directors for ALFA. Dick … Read More