Updates
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…
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…
Brian Faughnan is preparing to hit the road for his annual Ethics Road Show. Always innovative, this year's road show will be interactive and audience-friendly as attendees are invited to…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
Yesterday, new Nashville mayor Megan Barry delayed the implementation of the new local hire law. The mayor’s decision comes as a bit of a surprise following her public support of the…
// Justin Joy of Lewis Thomason explains what the Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) card liability shift means for businesses. // Though debit and credit cards with chip technology are slowly…
Lynn Peterson, was instrumental in founding the youth court program in Blount County.// // At Monday’s swearing-in ceremony for the third edition of Blount County Youth Court, local legal authorities…
Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) added a new rule to provide increased protections to construction workers working in confined spaces on construction projects. Confined spaces are…