SCHOOL SPORTS BAN LIFTED AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2021 With the decline in COVID cases in Tennessee, Governor Lee lifts the ban on school sports attendance so that more than immediate family can attend school sports. This is great news for cheer, dance, friends, and family. Thank you Governor Lee. We are here to help […]
SECOND ROUND PPP BEING RELEASED NEXT WEEK
If you applied for the first round of the PaycheckProtection Program, you may be entitled to apply for, and receive funds, for the second round. You need to show a 25% reduction in net income for at least one quarter in 2020. Gather your information, contact your financial institution that processed your first PPP, and […]
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 […]
BAN ON EVICTIONS LIFTED/TN STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED
TN BAN ON EVICTIONS LIFTED/STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED/SUSPENSION OF IN-PERSON COURT PROCEEDINGS EASED On May 26, 2020, the Tennessee Supreme Court released an Order extending Tennessee’s state of emergency and modifying the prior suspension of in-person court proceedings in all state and local courts. Some main points of the Court’s new order are: Ban on […]
Nashville Tennessee and Florida Update on Reopening
REOPENING NASHVILLE – PHASE ONE – AND A FLORIDA UPDATE NASHVILLE On Thursday, May 21, 2020, Mayor Cooper announced that starting Monday, May 25, 2020, phase two of Nashville’s four-part reopening plan will begin. Phase two allows for the reopening of businesses such as gyms, hair, and nail salons at 50% capacity. Business at salons […]
Hang On for the Paycheck Protection Program
HANG ON – IT’S COMING I have fielded many questions about the Paycheck Protection Program. Contrary to a lot of misinformation circling the internet, the money is not being administered yet. The lenders are gathering the information directly from the SBA and will release the application process very soon. Gather y0ur documents now and stay […]
Medical help after a car wreck
How Quickly Should You Seek Medical Attention After an Auto Accident? People involved in auto accidents, more often than not, do not always seek medical attention right away. Common reasons people do not go and see a doctor after an auto accident is due to the pain not being felt immediately or they hope the […]
Summertime Trips and Car Accidents
MEDICAL BILLS OWED AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT It’s summer and the extra time we get with our kids and family is so fun. It’s a time where many families take vacations and extended car trips. Due to this vacation time and more time on the road, our office sees a rise in the number of […]
