One of the responsibilities of the Tennessee Attorney General is to answers legal questions posed to him about Tennessee law. These questions are usually posed by members of the Tennessee Legislature. While the AG’s opinions are respected by the courts, they are not binding. This means that judges in Tennessee do not have to agree […]
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Patents grant inventors the right to use, sell, manufacture, distribute, import, and export a new invention for a fixed period of time. In other words, the patent legally prevents others from using, selling, manufacturing, distributing, importing, or exporting the patented invention. These rights can be enforced by a court if the patent holder learns of […]
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This week we celebrated again the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. Many are familiar with Martin Luther King’s letter from a Birmingham jail. King wrote his famous letter while being held on contempt of court charges. A judge had ordered King and his followers to not hold any further protests in Birmingham. However, King […]
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How many times have you signed your name without really reading what you’re signing? We’ve all done it. “Just sign here,” the salesman says. So you sign. It must be standard language, right? Or the bank loan officer says, “we need your signature here…and here… and here…and here…” Most polite people don’t want to waste […]
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Do you have uninsured motorist coverage? Many people don’t know the answer to this important question. Uninsured motorist coverage protects you if you are injured in a vehicular accident due to the negligence of another driver who doesn’t have insurance. Like most states, Tennessee requires all motorists to maintain auto insurance. However, there are always […]
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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that starts in the thin lining that covers internal organs. Once the cancer has been established it can spread to other parts of the body. Diagnosis of Mesothelioma often occurs after the cancer has metastasized to the lungs or lymph nodes. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos […]
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When the Founding Fathers drafted the Bill of Rights they included the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. This limitation, as with all limitations in the U.S. Constitution, is directed toward government. In other words, the Constitution limits the authority of government and government’s employees, including police officers. The Founding Fathers believed […]
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This is probably the most common question that we receive from potential clients dealing with their auto insurance company. Without going into a long discussion about what compensation you are legally entitled to, the average value of jury verdicts for similar injuries, and the specifics of your situation, the general answer is in all likelihood […]
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Having an experienced, reliable legal advocate is essential for you to receive the best possible settlement for your injuries. Thank you for considering our firm to represent you in connection with your personal injury claim. Should you choose our firm, we will work hard to get the best outcome we can and to be as available as […]
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Any inventor, of any nationality, is welcome to apply for a patent with the United States Patent Office and the patent applicant may be represented by any patent attorney who is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. If you are a potential foreign applicant to the USPTO, here are a […]
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