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…
The new bipartisan budget passed by both the House and Senate, and signed by President Obama on November 2, 2015, will increase the penalties issued by the Occupational Safety and…
In a continuing four-part series, LT Construction Lawyer Wally Irvin discusses the Tennessee Lien Law. Wally recently posted Part 1 of 4 on "Speaking the Lien Language" and Part 2 of 4 on "Lien on What?" Wally…
In a continuing four-part series, LT Construction Lawyer Wally Irvin discusses the Tennessee lien law. Wally recently posted Part 1 of 4 on "Speaking the Lien Language." Wally continues his examination of the Tennessee lien…
It’s that time of year. Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and Christmas is just around the corner, which means one thing: it’s time to make sure you have earned enough…
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…
Back to Basics: Tennessee Lien Law Post 1 of 4 (Speaking the Lien Language) Arguably, the most important aspect of any construction project is not the construction itself but ensuring…
Does your company have a policy that prevents your employees from discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of their co-workers? If you are a federal contractor or…
Many people in the construction industry in Tennessee, and throughout the U.S., heard about the tragedy that occurred in April 2011 at the Gatlinburg Wastewater Treatment Plant (“Gatlinburg WWTP”) in…
The construction lawyers from the Knoxville office of Lewis Thomason presented their 2015 Annual Construction Law Seminar this past Friday, October 16th. The seminar was a success, with representatives from…
Is the person working for your business an employee or independent contractor? It is an age-old question that could be costly for your business, if not handled correctly. In July,…
Last week, Mayor Barry delayed implementation of Nashville new local hiring law citing concerns from labor and industry groups. Following on the heels of the Mayor’s announcement, Herbert Slatery, Tennessee Attorney…
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