Updates

The Gatlinburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure

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…

By Paul Whitt
Tennessee Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision

In a landmark decision released yesterday, the Tennessee Supreme Court rendered an opinion that should be of assistance to our clients who seek a more prompt dismissal of unmeritorious cases…

LT UNITED – ON WINGS OF LEGAL EAGLES

On October 23-24 a twelve-member team of lawyers -- LT UNITED -- from Lewis Thomason's Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis offices participated in Ragnar Relay Tennessee, a twelve-person relay spanning 200…

Lewis Thomason 2015 Annual Construction Law Seminar

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…

By Paul Whitt
Cyber Liability on November 4th at the Knoxville Chamber

If you would like to attend, please register by clicking anywhere on the invitation.

EPA: There’s a hole in my bucket

In May, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the “Waters of the United States” rule, which expanded the scope of federal regulation over water and land use.  Thirteen states joined…

By Wally Irvin
Richard Krieg Honored as 2015 ALFA Lawyer of the Year

Richard Krieg has been honored as the 2015 ALFA Lawyer of the Year.  ALFA gives this award each year to an ALFA attorney with an impressive list of organizational accomplishments.  Richard…

Al (General) Harvey Addresses Compass Club

The featured speaker at the Compass Club October 2nd was Lewis Thomason's General Al Harvey. The General spoke on his recent visit to England as part of the official American…

Employee or Independent Contractor?

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,…

By Ken Burns
Death Knell for Local Hiring Law?

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…

By Wally Irvin
Lewis Thomason Annual Construction Law Seminar

“Subcontractors: In the Legal Trenches” On Friday, October 16, 2015, the construction attorneys from the Knoxville office of Lewis Thomason will present its annual Construction Law Seminar at Fox Den…

By Paul Whitt
Olivas, Mack and Faughnan Triumph in Court of Appeals

Last year, Daniel Olivas won summary judgment for the defendant, a home inspector, in a personal injury lawsuit, obtaining a ruling that the home inspector owed no duty to a…