Embracing Military Families: Rule Changes by the Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners

There is a current nationwide trend among various professional groups to embrace more liberal practice admission standards for those who serve in our military, whether directly or by virtue of being a military spouse.  According to a recent press release, the Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners passed rules affecting this issue.  These rules address licensing for certain qualified … Read More

Design Professionals Need Intellectual Property Clauses in Contracts

“Just because you start, does not mean you will finish!” A recent case out of the Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reminds us of parties’ needs for careful contracting, particularly on the point of design ownership. In Hunn v. Dan Wilson Homes, Inc. 789 F.3d 573 (5th Cir. Tex. 2015), the Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that a draftsman and … Read More

Substantial Completion: It’s complete, even if not perfect

It’s complete, even if not perfect: Tennessee Court of Appeals confirms substantial completion does not mean free from alleged defects Recently, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, in 5 separate cases handled by Lewis Thomason construction lawyers, made clear that a project is substantially complete even if there are alleged defects in construction – and even in the face of alleged … Read More