Many new laws took effect on January 1, 2020, which could affect how personal injury and criminal defense cases move forward. We wanted to review a few of those changes today, so you could be informed about what the new laws say. Changes regarding handgun permits A new permit option has been added called a [...]
The state of Tennessee governs its bail bonds system. Essentially, a bail bond is an insurance policy offered to a defendant that which the bail established by the court to be fulfilled. The bail bond agency provides the security and assurance that the defendant will show up in court at the designated time. The State [...]
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a series of worldwide events, one of which includes mandatory stay-at-home orders to assist in preventing the spread of the virus. This has left many Americans in a sedentary position, either forced to work from home or unemployed. In addition, most activities that involve socialization have come to a screeching [...]
Many courts across the nation have changed the way they operate temporarily in response to COVID-19. Every court or court jurisdiction, including those in Tennessee, are making modifications based on local and regional circumstances. These have included limiting courthouse access, closing courthouses, canceling non-case related operations and activities, allowing videoconferencing of court proceedings and rescheduling [...]
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses across the nation, including in Tennessee, have been forced to close their doors temporarily. As the nation attempts to restart a shutdown economy, Tennessee has begun phased openings of businesses in just the last couple of weeks. The state is now in the midst of the first [...]
With the coronavirus pandemic dominating the news for the past month and for the foreseeable future, it’s important to keep some normalcy in our lives. This includes keeping up with current, non-pandemic-related news. Today we wanted to share some information regarding consumer safety and product recalls. Although we may not see it at the top [...]
With the COVID-19 pandemic requiring millions to stay indoors and, if going outdoors, to wear face masks, law enforcement is facing some unique challenges. Some criminals are using these new face mask recommendations in an attempt to hide their identities while committing illegal activities. With so many Tennessee citizens wearing surgical masks, homemade fabric masks, [...]
COVID-19 is a public health crisis that affects all of us. However, there are some vulnerable populations this pandemic may impact more than others, and that includes the part of our community that has addictions to drugs and alcohol. These individuals face unique challenges that can put them in at-risk situations for contracting and spreading [...]
Last month, for the first time since the rule was actually established, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has lifted their hours-of-service (HOS) law. This 1938 federal law mandates the number of hours a trucker can work, in an effort to keep both truck drivers and the passengers of other vehicles on our roadways [...]
As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspects of our lives, both personal and business. In response to this health crisis, courts around the country and here in Tennessee are adjusting as necessary in order to keep all of our citizens safe. On March 25, the Tennessee Supreme Court issued a notice [...]
