Legal Matters

In Tennessee, when the amount of money disputed or owed is more than $25,000, a case typically is filed in Circuit Court.  In Circuit Court, the parties can request – and force – their opponents to participate in discovery.  Discovery in civil cases means sending out and answering interrogatories (requiring the other side to answer…

There are several ways to resolve disputes.  Mediation is one such way. Often, courts order parties to mediate their disputes.   Mediation is a voluntary negotiation moderated by an independent individual not affiliated with either of the two disputing sides.  Each side must agree to the resolution.  The two disputing sides and the independent third party…

Be ready and be on time when you go to court. Be ready and be prepared:  Plan what to wear before the day of court. Make sure that your clothes are clean and appropriate for court.  Do not wear tank tops, T-shirts, see-through clothing, torn-up clothes, shorts, short skirts, provocative dresses, or clothing with vulgar…

Now, more than ever, drivers must stay focused on driving.  The roads are crowded, very crowded.  Traffic in cities during rush hours and other times often crawls or is at a standstill.  In the last four decades, the number of vehicles on America’s roads has more than doubled; nevertheless, the number of miles of roads…

Freedom of speech – the ability to freely speak one’s mind – is protected by the Bill of Rights.  Freedom of speech allows citizens to voice their opinions and criticize or praise politicians, elected officials, their policies and practices, and more; nevertheless, there are limits.  For instance, shouting “fire” in a crowded theater is not…

Cars are necessities in America; people rely on them to go to work, to go to school, to run errands, and more. Cars require regular gasoline fill-ups to run, so people stop at gas stations to fill up their fuel tanks. People usually do not encounter problems at gas stations. But once again, Tennessee drivers…

In all fifty states, federal, state, and local courts hear and resolve disputes.  The law allows for most cases to be heard in state courts, for some cases to be heard in either state or federal courts, and for a relatively few (though many) cases to be heard only in federal courts.  Sometimes, more than…

Many workers do their jobs and cause few problems. Nevertheless, some employees do not do their jobs well and cause problems at the workplace. Each problem employee’s nature and situation differs. So, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for every problem employee and his or her situation. However, here are some tips that might assist you…