June 2nd, 2023
By James V. Thompson, Partner Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC A recent lawsuit filed by the EEOC against Otis Elevator Company alleges violations of and retaliation claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) against a former employee based on Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (“ADHD”) impairments. U.S. EEOC v. Otis Worldwide… Read More
June 2nd, 2023
In meeting with clients to discuss estate planning, I always explain that a person’s Will disposes of only a portion of the persons assets. Jointly owned assets with another person with right of survivorship would pass by contract to the survivor. Also, there are many assets that pass through beneficiary designation, such as IRA’s, 401k… Read More
May 17th, 2023
The state of Tennessee remains stunned by the horrific, senseless shootings and resulting deaths of six innocent victims at Covenant School in Nashville. An active shooter situation is a nightmare, for any organization. FBI statistics reveal that active shooter incidents are on the rise in the U.S. (The FBI defines an active shooter as one… Read More
May 2nd, 2023
The First Amendment prohibits the government from making any “law . . . abridging the freedom of speech . . . .” U.S. Const. amend I. The free-speech clause also prohibits the government from compelling speech. In other words, the government cannot tell you what to say. Rumsfeld v. Foundation for Academic and Institutional Rights,… Read More