October 2nd, 2023
Over the years, non-compete agreements have become a common fixture in employment relationships. Until recently, the legal principles controlling the use of non-compete agreements was governed by state law. “For example, in Tennessee, although disfavored as a “restraint on trade,” courts generally enforce non-compete agreements so long as the terms “are reasonable under the particular… Read More
September 27th, 2023
[A]n employer cannot evade liability by cultivating a workplace that is broadly hostile and offensive. Sharp v. S&S Activewear, LLC, 69 F.4th 974, 982 (9th Cir. 2023) Hostile Work Environment The phrase “hostile work environment” is a legal term of art denoting a particular type of legal claim – one where an employee is subjected… Read More
September 8th, 2023
Wednesday morning, our Firm was rocked to its core. Words cannot begin to express how completely devastated we are to share with you the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved partner, Nathan Evan Shelby. It has been a privilege to work alongside Nathan throughout his 16 years with the Firm and witnessing his many… Read More
July 26th, 2023
In the Estate of Nathleen Skinner, the court dealt with an interesting set of facts on disposition of human remains. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner both executed Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare. Each Power of Attorney authorized the attorney-in-fact to direct the disposition of the grantor’s remains pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Title 68, Chapter… Read More