A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer LT: When did you decide to become a lawyer? Dick Krieg: In my senior year of law school I began as a clerk for Morton, Lewis & King and learned how real lawyers work. It was exciting to me and I knew then that I wanted to be … Read More
The ALFA International Advantage: Engaging With Employment Law
The ALFA International Advantage: Engaging With Employment Law Managing a multi-faceted workforce can mean encountering a wide range of employment challenges. From the DOL to FLSA and the EEOC, ALFA International attorneys are working to shed light on contemporary employment issues. The following legal articles touch on a wide range of such challenges, offering useful information to help organizations navigate the twists … Read More
Preston A. Hawkins: Pitfalls to Misclassifying Employee, Independent Contactor
In the construction law realm, the proper classification of construction workers is a frequent topic. Construction companies can get into a sticky wicket by misclassifying workers as independent contractors as opposed to employees. Determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee is sometimes clear, other times not so much. To assist, the Tennessee Employee Misclassification Advisory Task Force (“TEMATF”) … 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
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
Lewis Thomason Renews Downtown Lease
The Lewis Thomason law firm’s Memphis office, with 35 attorneys and 68 employees total, announced Tuesday that it has recommitted to Downtown by renewing its lease for the top two floors of the One Commerce Square tower. The firm essentially decided about a month ago to stay after looking “everywhere,” said managing shareholder Michael Keeney. But the announcement adds to … Read More