Posts by The Law Office of Perry A. Craft
Severance Packages for Business Owners – What to Know
In the past, severance packages were considered only by large corporations and businesses when employees left a company. However, today both small and mid-sized companies use severance agreements to safeguard their corporate interests and keep an employee departure as amicable. Without a proper severance agreement, costly consequences may follow such as damaging your company’s reputation…
Read MoreIEPs and Autism: Ensuring Your Child’s Program Is Right for Them
All children in the United States are entitled to a free public education (FAPE), one that is appropriate for their needs and abilities. These rights are afforded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which created the Individualized Education Program (IEP). If your student is eligible for special education services, they may and often…
Read MoreWhen Social Media Meets Zero-Tolerance Policies
Tennessee state law requires that schools create zero-tolerance policies for students. Zero-tolerance, in essence, means that schools will not permit students to bring or use any drugs or weapons to their schools or on school busses. The zero-tolerance law also applies to the “battery” of the teachers and staff. Students who violate their school’s zero-tolerance…
Read MoreMarijuana vs. CBD Charges in Tennessee
Many states have approved the use of recreational and/or medical marijuana. While there are advocates for approving these marijuana uses in Tennessee, the State currently does not permit anyone to possess, manufacture, distribute, or sell marijuana for any reason. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is derived from the hemp plant; unlike marijuana, it does not cause a…
Read MoreHow a Lawyer Can Help You Craft an Operating Agreement for Your Small Business
There are a few standard types of business arrangements for commercial companies and nonprofits. Each of these have unique issues and guidelines for conducting their daily operations. The main types of business structures are: A sole proprietorship A partnership A limited liability company A corporation There are financial, tax, operational, and practical issues that govern…
Read MoreTips for Buying a Used Vehicle
Motorized vehicles are extremely important in the United States; we rely on them as transportation to work, to school, to church, to the grocery store, and more. Nevertheless, not everyone can afford or chooses to purchase a brand new vehicle. As a result, some people turn to buying a used car, truck, or SUV. Buying…
Read MoreTips for Buying or Leasing a New Vehicle
Passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs are the principal mode of transportation in Tennessee and throughout the United States. People generally own or lease the vehicles they drive. They purchase or lease their vehicles as either brand new or used. Buying or leasing a passenger vehicle is a major expense for most people. Thus, before buying…
Read MoreSex-Based Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
The law requires that employers and public institutions treat men and women equally in jobs and other opportunities. The law promotes the idea that that the workplace advancements and other opportunities of any individual – male or female – ought to be based on a person’s merit and accomplishment, not based on a person’s sex…
Read MoreBe Truthful with Your Lawyer
The law can be confusing. If you are suing another person or business, being sued, or facing administrative suspension of a license to work in your job or if you have been charged with a crime, talk to a lawyer. For instance, in a civil case or a license revocation proceeding, if you miss court-imposed…
Read MoreWhen do the Rehabilitation Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Apply?
Individuals with disabilities are humans, make valuable contributions to society, and deserve to be afforded the same respect, common decency, and opportunities as the respect, common decency, and opportunities given to individuals without disabilities. Federal and state laws, such as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004,…
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