Think Like a Reporter
It’s official. I have now practiced law longer than I have worked as a journalist. It’s an odd personal milestone, [...]
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Energy Company Ensnared by False Claims Act
The False Claims Act (FCA) is often thought of as a healthcare fraud enforcement statute. This is not surprising, [...]
Businesses Are Not “Individuals” and Cannot Bring TCPA Claims for Purchase of Goods, Tennessee Supreme Court Says
During the 2012 presidential campaign, Mitt Romney famously said, “Corporations are people, my friend.” [...]
The Contract Controls: TN Supreme Court Rules That Economic Loss Doctrine Bars Fraudulent Inducement Claim
The economic losses that arise from a breach of contract can be varied and extensive, including disruptions to a [...]
Gold Standard for Crisis Messaging
For the last two weeks, every night at 7 pm, my boys and I have enjoyed watching the Olympics. They check the [...]
Recent Healthcare Fraud Charges May Be a Warning to Middle Tennessee Healthcare Executives
Earlier this month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee (USAO) announced that it had [...]
Avoid the Ostrich Method
I came across this picture recently and couldn’t help but laugh at how many times I’ve had clients who have wanted [...]
What You Wish You Knew Before Filing a Business Lawsuit
When business disagreements turn into lawsuits and commercial litigation, various idioms may come to mind: “Cutting [...]
Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Crisis
For those of you operating on a school schedule because of your children, summer break is finally here! While [...]
Breaking Up Is Hard to Calculate: Recent Case Clarifies How to Value a Terminated Member’s Interest in a Tennessee LLC
Disputes between members of a Tennessee limited liability company (LLC) can come and go. Disagreements between [...]
