There is a proposed bill in the Tennessee General Assembly that reads: BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE: SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 23-3-101, is amended by adding the following at the end of subdivision (3): However, it shall not be considered the […]
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From March, 2014: Ice is covering many of the Middle Tennessee roads this morning. Some small businesses have elected to close for the day to keep their employees and customers safe. Having a weather policy within your employee handbook is important for days like today, in which many employees may […]
Does your company allow employees to bring and use their own smart phones, tablets, laptops, or computers to work? With the increase in popularity of these devices, many employers allow their employees to use their own devices to help increase productivity. If the company allows data to be accessed through […]
Another local attorney, Jason A. Lee, recently posted a great blog regarding the downward trend in the number of case filings in Tennessee. Click here to read his blog. Of the 120,000 or so cases between Chancery and Circuit Court, only around 320 had a jury trial, with about 16,000 […]
Many people each year decide to break away from Corporate America and start a small business. I offer free consultations for small business owners to discuss all aspects of formation, and how a proper legal structure on the front end can prevent many problems down the road. I counsel business […]
Did you know Tennessee laws prohibit companies from sex discrimination in Tennessee? Below is the statute that states out what the prohibited acts are. There is also federal protection under the Equal Pay Act. Both laws seek to ensure men and women who perform the same or similar jobs are […]
Each year, every company in Tennessee must file an annual report. For most companies, these reports are due by April 1st. It is a great time of the year to review your business structure and documentation with a business attorney to make sure everything is in place. The Tennessee Secretary […]
There are many things to consider when choosing the name of a corporation in Tennessee. When reviewing a name, it is good to check the Secretary of State’s list of businesses to make sure no other company has the same or similar name. There is also a statute that sets […]
Having an operating agreement is an important step for any LLC in Tennessee with more than one member. Some important questions that need to be answered in an operating agreement are: 1) Names of Members 2) Percentage of Ownership 3) Titles and job descriptions of each. Job descriptions should include […]