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 [...]
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is struggling – especially small businesses. In an effort to help the American people, the United States Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 25, 2020. The goal of the CARES Act is to provide direct financial relief to citizens [...]
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a crime in Tennessee. Convictions can result in local jail or prison time, a criminal record which can make it hard to find a job or a place to live, fines and court costs, and the need to work with a probation officer on release from custody. There are often [...]
Brake failures are one of the leading causes of truck accidents. When brakes fail, the truck can crash into any vehicles in the front of the truck. The truck driver can lose control of the truck causing the truck to veer off the road, to jackknife, to rollover, or for cargo to spill from the [...]
Tennessee theft crimes are not limited to the taking of cash, property, or someone’s identity. A common example of theft of services included obtaining food or beverages from a restaurant and then leaving without paying for the meal or drinks. Another example includes staying in a hotel and then leaving without paying for the accommodations. [...]
Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. For any parent whose child dies in a car accident, due to a fall, due to a defective product, due to medical error, or for any reason – the loss of a child is virtually unbearable. Each day that goes by, a parent will miss the child [...]
Filing an insurance claim after an auto accident can be somewhat intimidating. If the other driver is covered by Allstate insurance, filing a claim and receiving adequate compensation to cover your damages may be a challenge you are not expecting. In fact, Allstate has garnered a reputation in the industry and among insurance reviewers as [...]
Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the State of Tennessee is a serious offense that carries with it some severe consequences. You may face criminal penalties if you have been arrested for DUI – penalties that can affect your future and your bank account. When it is all said [...]
A former executive of Juul Labs, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the company on October 29, claiming it knowingly sent out more than 1 million tainted e-cigarette nicotine pods. This lawsuit was filed as the company endures major criticism of contributing to a quickly spreading youth nicotine addiction problem related to vaping. Juul is also [...]
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