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.
David Garst Recipient of American Institute of Architects/Tennessee Society Presidential Award of Excellence
David Garst received the American Institute of Architects/Tennessee Society Presidential Award of Excellence at the association’s annual convention in Knoxville on July 31, 2015. This was the second time that Mr. Garst has been honored by the AIA Tennessee. In 1997, he received the association’s Presidential Award of Merit for Distinguished Service. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Garst. David … Read More
Richard W. Krieg Appointed to ALFA International Nominating Committee
Lewis Thomason has been a proud member of ALFA International for decades, and Richard W. Krieg has been a leader of this fine organization. Richard W. Krieg was recently appointed to the 2015 Nominating Committee for ALFA International, and will be reviewing proposals for membership for the Board of Directors and Officers. Richard W. Krieg is a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office. … Read More
Preston Hawkins Triumphs in Court of Appeals
On April 27, 2015, Lewis Thomason landed a victory in the Tennessee Court of Appeals when the court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of a Lewis Thomason client. Preston Hawkins of Lewis Thomason handled the appeal, wherein the plaintiffs challenged the trial court’s dismissal of Lewis Thomason’s client, who was one of several defendants in a complex litigation. The question … Read More