SUPREME COURT UPDATED ORDER The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued an updated order governing court practices during the pandemic as follows: (1) The suspension of all jury trials is extended through the close of business on Friday, February 26, 2021, subject only to exceptions which may be granted by the Chief Justice on a case-by-case […]
Take Photos After Your Car Accident
Take Photos After A Car Crash The aftermath of a car accident can be scary and stressful. When you are sitting in a wrecked car and staring through a shattered windshield, knowing what to do next can seem overwhelming. Your first priorities should be to check your condition and the condition of the others involved, call the […]
Tennessee Governor Signs COVID-19 Liability Measure Into Law
PROTECTION FOR BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS Gov. Bill Lee has signed into law sweeping protections for businesses, schools and nursing homes against coronavirus lawsuits. Governor Lee stated on Monday this legislation is historic and argued the law would protect businesses from frivolous lawsuits. Tennessee was one of the first states to begin reopening in late April. […]
WHAT LAWYERS DO DURING THE PANDEMIC
Life for everybody has changed. The practice of law has changed. From the “how” we do it to the “what” we are doing, it has changed. Our clients have different needs that we continue to meet. From advising employers how to respond when an employee tests positive for the coronavirus to counseling employees afraid of […]
NEW WILLIAMSON COUNTY ORDERS
WILLIAMSON COUNTY FACE MASK ORDER AND JURY TRIAL POSTPONEMENT On Monday, July 6, 2020, Williamson County Mayor, Rogers Anderson, issued an executive order requiring all Williamson County residents to wear a face mask in public in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Anderson’s order also requires businesses and facilities to post signage informing […]
WHEN DOES YOUR SALON OR GYM OPEN?!? THAT’S WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PLANS TO REOPEN TENNESSEE (AND FLORIDA TOO FOR OUR KHA FLORIDA CLIENTS) Reopening the State of Tennessee Governor Lee has begun to release information about the plans to reopen the state of Tennessee. Tennessee’s new reopening guidelines apply to 89 counties, excluding Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox and […]
Supreme Court Extends In-Person Court Closure
SUSPENSION OF IN-PERSON COURT APPEARANCES EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 30, 2020 This afternoon, Chief Justice Bivens of the Supreme Court of Tennessee extended the COVID-19 Order suspending in-person court proceedings though April 30, 2020. The General Administrative Orders previously issued by the Judges of the Twenty-First Judicial District will remain in full effect until April 30, […]
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Car Accident Claims – Part 2
Car Accident Claim Investigation and Preparation After getting injured in a car accident and seeking immediate medical attention, your next step should be contacting an attorney to begin preparing your claim for litigation. Kelli Haas and her team of attorneys will evaluate your claim and begin gathering all of the vital information about the car […]
New Stepparent Visitation Rights
Changes in Stepparent Visitation Law Do stepparents have visitation rights in Tennessee? Yes, they do. For some stepparents, they have developed a special bond and relationship with their stepchild, that is similar to a biological parent and child relationship. Unfortunately, marriages fail and the stepparent can no longer see their stepchild on a regular basis. […]
