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ObamaCare at the Supreme Court: Recap of Day 2 My friend Hans von Spakovsky has been attending the oral argument at the Supreme Court and has summary of what how things went yesterday in his article over at PJ Media. One interesting quote in particular from the article: Both before...
Read More Continue ReadingToo Many Cooks in the Kitchen There are a lot of different phrases and slogans to describe a situation where you have too many people in charge. Democracy may be preferable in some situations, but your estate plan is often not one of those situations. People often tell me they...
Read More Continue ReadingTexting while driving… some practical solutions Every cell phone owner has repeatedly heard about the dangers of texting while driving, yet texting continues to be one of the major contributing factors in vehicle accidents. Here are some eye-opening facts that show the true dangers of texting while driving: Five seconds...
Read More Continue Reading25 Documents to have before you die I ran across this Wall Street Journal list today and am reminded of how important it is to get certain life affairs in order. The start of the new year is as good of a time as any. Number one on their list should...
Read More Continue ReadingLaw FAQ: I bought a car yesterday but now think I made a bad decision. I have 3 days to get my money back, right? No. There is no “cooling off” period in Tennessee that gives you the right to back out of a car purchase simply because you’ve had...
Read More Continue ReadingIs my car a lemon? Tennessee’s Lemon Law is intended to protect new car purchasers from the occasional vehicle that, for some reason or another, has problems that are beyond repair. The core of the Lemon Law is at T.C.A. § 55-24-102, which states as follows: If a new motor...
Read More Continue ReadingHalloween – Your Legal Duty of Reasonable Care Halloween is always a great time of year – costumes, hayrides, haunted houses, and candy! However, homeowners should be mindful of the responsibility they owe visitors to their property. Later this evening, many of you will have a variety of ghosts, princesses,...
Read More Continue ReadingAm I liable for a Car Accident Caused by my Child or Spouse? It depends! Tennessee follows the family purpose doctrine, which can result in a family member, such as a parent or spouse, being held liable for damages caused by another family member’s negligent operation of a vehicle if...
Read More Continue ReadingBeyond a Reasonable Doubt If you are like me, your Twitter Feed and Facebook page have been littered lately with well intentioned people reciting snippets of news stories decrying the Troy Davis execution based on the idea of #Toomuchdoubt. I would encourage you to read the Court’s Order for yourself. ...
Read More Continue ReadingLaw FAQ: What is an estimated tax payment, and who is required to make them? What is an estimated tax payment? Estimated tax payment is the method used to pay tax on income that is not subject to withholding. Functionally-speaking, you can view estimated tax payments as a substitute for employer...
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