NEW LAWS IN TENNESSEE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 The State of Tennessee has several new laws going into effect in 2025. Some of the 18 new laws are pretty mundane, others controversial. Age verification for pornography Last year, Tennessee lawmakers passed a law requiring age verification for pornography websites. But to restrict children from accessing […]
NEW LAWS FOR TENNESSEE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 IN TENNESSEE On July 1, 2024, several new laws will go into effect to crack down on crime and ensure public safety. The changes include a variety of enhancements for different offenses, limited sentencing reduction for inmates, and increased punishment for assault against a police officer. One of the […]
REMOTE EMPLOYEES UPDATE
A top ten topic I have dealt with for my business clients during and post the height of the pandemic is remote employees. Specifically, that advice surrounds compliance with employment laws and liability surrounding those employees. The best thing any business owner can do is keep track of all communications and agreements. Here are some […]
NEW 2023 FLORIDA LAWS
UPDATE FROM KHA’S FLORIDA OFFICE Florida has new laws affecting lobbying restrictions and motorists and other changes that will take affect Januar 1, 2023. Other laws passed involve land-preservation money, allowing local governments to publish legal notices online instead of in newspapers and ending a controversial practice in the property-insurance system. Below are the changes […]
NEW TENNESSEE LAWS TAKING EFFECT JAN 1 2023
On January 1, 2023 more new laws will go into effect. These laws relate to medical records, subscription service cancellations, early retirement for emergency communications personnel and mail-order pharmaceuticals. They will be enforced starting in 2023. “Dallas’s Law,” is the most well known. This law was was named for Dallas “DJ” Barrett, who died after […]
FIREWORKS LIABILITY
I have kids and have set off many fireworks. It is fun. However, there is a risk to people and property when you light something up. Neighbor relations are invaluable. So think before you aim that firecracker. Fireworks are dangerous. The explosions and fire destroy property and people can be injured. In some states, and […]
President Biden Vaccine Mandate Halted
On Friday, a U.S. appeals court upheld the decision to put a hold on the federal order by President Biden for companies with 100 workers or more to require COVID-19 vaccines. The Court rejected a challenge by President Biden’s administration. This comes after many states have begun passing anti-vaccine discrimination laws. The order does not […]
FLORIDA EMPLOYERS TAKE NOTE OF INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE
UPDATES FROM KHA’S FLORIDA OFFICE – Florida Minimum Wage Jumps to $10 at End of Month At the end September 2021, Florida employees will see a substantial increase to the state’s minimum wage – and the increases will continue for the next five years. Effective September 30, 2021, the hourly minimum wage Florida employers have […]
The Tennessee Supreme Court and Governor Issue New Covid Orders
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 […]
The Supreme Court Suspends Jury Trials Again
The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an “Order Extending State of Emergency and Suspending Jury Trial”. Citing the recent significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Tennessee, and the Court’s receipt of a number of reports of failures to comply with the approved comprehensive written plans of judicial districts by judges, attorneys, and litigants, including in some […]
