Tenured Teacher Hearings

As part of Tennessee First to the Top Act of 2010, significant changes were made to the way hearings on tenured teacher disciplinary issues are held. Although a teacher still retains the right to request a hearing after discipline has been issued, the way the hearing is conducted has changed. Previously, a tenured teacher could […]

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Equal Access to Intrastate Commerce Act

The state legislature has recently imposed limitations on the authority of cities and counties to adopt their own ordinances or resolutions extending nondiscrimination requirements to groups not currently protected by state law. Currently, the Tennessee Human Rights Act (“THRA”) prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their “race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or national origin.” […]

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LET’S MAKE IT EASIER: ADA Amendments Act and Regulations

Recently, while preparing materials for a presentation on the ADA Amendments Act and the newly released regulations, I told a colleague that I could merely walk in the room, say “everyone is disabled” and then walk out. That would be the extent of my presentation because as the regulations clearly state: The purpose of the […]

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Employment Law Alert – Fall 2009 Issue

This Employment Law Alert contains: Worker’s Compensation Update: Benefits Available To Unathorized Workers Before Purchasing Other Companies, Employers Should Consider Past Workers’ Compensation Claims View Employment Newsletter Fall 2009 Issue.

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Tort and Insurance Newsletter – Summer 2009 Issue

The following topics are covered in this newsletter:   Don’t Fall Into the Hospital Lien Trap – Court of Appeals Decision Requires Close Analysis Tennessee Supreme Court Reverses Favorable Ruling for Insurers and Holds That Initiation of Foreclosure Proceedings Does Not Constitude Increased Risk of Loss or Hazard Tennessee Supreme Court Holds Insurance Coverage Information […]

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Tort and Insurance Newsletter – Winter 2009 Issue

The following topics are covered in this newsletter:   Tennessee Supreme Court Expands Potential Liability for Claims of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Handling Information Requests From Other Insurers     View Tort Insurance Newsletter 2009.

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Tort and Insurance Newsletter – Summer 2008 Issue

The following topics are covered in this newsletter:   The Foreclosure Crisis and Insurance Claims: How Foreclosure Initiation May Affect a Mortgagee’s Interest New Medicare Reporting Requirements for Insurers   View Tort Insurance Newsletter Summer 2008.

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