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Non-compete agreements in Tennessee Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Tennessee? It depends. Generally speaking, non-compete agreements, also called ‘covenants not to compete’, are disfavored in Tennessee. See Hasty v. Rent-A-Driver, Inc., 671 S.W.2d 471 (Tenn. 1984). Courts interpret these agreements strictly in favor of the employee, in part because the...
Read More Continue ReadingChild Support Lawyer Memphis, TN Parents are eligible to receive child support payments from another parent as a result of divorce. Parents can also make a request for child support in a paternity action in juvenile court. Unfortunately, many parents go through the child support process without understanding how payments...
Read More Continue ReadingWhen can a subcontractor file a lien? Under Tennessee law, a subcontractor is considered an indirect lien claimant since he or she typically does not have a contract with the owner of the property. Even though a subcontractor does not have a contract with the owner, he or she might...
Read More Continue ReadingWhen Uber Fails to Give You a Safe Ride Many people take Uber as a way to get home after a party, to work if their car is in the shop, or if they enjoy having another person shuttle them to and from. Uber has become a popular resource that...
Read More Continue ReadingWhose fault is it anyway? Pedestrian hit by a vehicle. We have all heard news reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Here in Memphis, it seems pedestrians are hit at alarming rates. In one common scenario, the injured pedestrian is hit while crossing a public street outside...
Read More Continue ReadingDeadly Shooting at The Park at Hermitage Apartments in Nashville, TN Crime at Nashville, TN apartment complexes continues. Just this week, a man was shot in the back at a pool at The Park at Hermitage Apartments near Old Hickory Boulevard, just south of Interstate 40, in Nashville, TN. According...
Read More Continue ReadingAlimony Awards in Divorce: Family Law Memphis, TN Alimony family law Memphis, TN attorneys can help you understand the types of alimony. Alimony is financial support paid by one ex-spouse to the other after the marriage has legally ended. Alimony is also referred to as spousal support. Further, parties may seek alimony during a...
Read More Continue ReadingInjured by a USPS driver? You might be able to sue the USPS. Claims against the postal service can be tricky because the law with respect to these types of claims is unique. Unfortunately, injured parties cannot simply file a lawsuit against postal service like you would against any other...
Read More Continue ReadingMental Health Records in Custody Proceedings During custody proceedings, including divorce, Tennessee courts have a duty to protect the best interests of children. Courts must also respect patient privacy and encourage individuals to seek treatment. When one parent alleges that another parent has mental health issues, Courts balance the interests...
Read More Continue ReadingContact a Family Lawyer Memphis, TN if Life Insurance is Changed During Divorce Proceedings Tennessee Injunctions upon Filing Divorce. Ask a family lawyer Memphis, TN about Tennessee law, which requires these injunctions. At the time a spouse files a complaint for divorce in Memphis, TN, a set of automatic injunctions...
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