Construction is booming in Nashville. If there is any doubt, simply look at the Nashville Business Journal’s “Crane Watch.” Construction of smart buildings are also easier now thanks to the advancements in technology. One of them is Digital twins for cities that helps builders design and conceptualize large-scale projects. Despite vast amount of new construction, contractors continue to struggle to find … Read More
Transportation Seminar – Knoxville
The Lewis Thomason Transportation Practice Group invites you to join them on Thursday, February 25, 2016, 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. for a Transportation Seminar. Special Guest Speaker will be Dr. David Shraberg, Neurologist/Psychiatrist. Please click here for more information.
DOL Expands Definition of Joint Employment
On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division issued Administrator’s Interpretation No. 2016-1 that expands and explains the “joint employer” standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Joint Employer It has been long established that an employee can have two or more employers for the work that he or she is performing under … Read More
LT Hosts Annual Employment Seminar
LT Nashville presented its annual Employment Law Seminar on December 11 to HR professionals. The seminar was held at Hillwood Country Club in Nashville and was co-sponsored by the Crow Friedman Group. Emily Mack spoke on the topic “How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation.” Jason Pannu spoke on “Misclassification of Employees and New Federal Statutes.” Susan Carey lectured on “Navigating … Read More
Ryan N. Clark co-writes article for TBA/TIPS Newsletter Digest
Two Lawsuits in One as a Tool for Forum Shopping: Fradulent Misjoinder In Product Liability Cases. Product liability cases differ from other types of tort cases in a number of ways. One particular difference that does not garner as much attention as some others relates to the nature of product liability defendants. Frequently, a product manufacturer is a large, multi-national company with little connection to … Read More
David Draper Installed as TACC Association President
At the annual meeting of the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel (TACC), held in Nashville November 5th and 6th, David Draper was installed as association president. TACC is an association of Tennessee licensed attorneys whose practice involves significant construction related disputes. TACC currently has 138 members from across Tennessee. David Draper is a Knoxville native and shareholder in the firm’s … Read More
“Subcontractors: In the Legal Trenches” – 2015 Annual Construction Law Seminar
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Religious Accommodation: Abercrombie Shows Where It’s Headed by Chris McCarty
This piece should educate readers on the growing need to allow for religious accommodations at work, but I need to begin with a related confession: I hate Abercrombie & Fitch. When strolling through West Town Mall, I always shook my head at the Abercrombie store. Nothing made me feel older or lamer. Shirtless kids stood awkwardly at the entrance. Music … Read More
Construction Practice Group Launches Blog
The Lewis Thomason Construction Practice Group recently launched its blog, Tennessee Construction Lawyers. Check out the blog at www.tennesseeconstructionlawyers.com. You can subscribe to the blog via email in the right sidebar to hear about the latest news and thoughts on the construction industry from our construction law team.