A troubling case in Chattanooga has sparked concern and outrage among local residents and clients of Massage Envy at Hamilton Place. According to recent reports, a former employee, Kenneth Spears, is under investigation for allegedly using his cell phone to secretly record clients while they were dressing and undressing in a private massage room. Multiple […]
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Tennessee’s General Assembly passed hundreds of bills that were signed into law by Governor Lee during the 2024 Legislative Session! As part of a mini-series on the content and consequences of Tennessee’s new laws, let’s take a look at what is newly illegal in Tennessee. While some of these crimes were previously illegal, they are […]
Chattanoogans are deeply concerned about their safety in the city. For many, it feels like crime rates have been on the rise for years now, with no promise that anyone is safe from being victimized. Certain high-profile cases, including murders, have fostered fear in the hearts of those in our community who once saw Chattanooga […]
In a landscape where many states have adopted more lenient marijuana laws, Tennessee remains steadfast in its prohibition. Understanding Tennessee’s stance on marijuana possession is crucial for residents and visitors alike. In this guide, we’ll delve into Tennessee’s weed laws, potential penalties, defense strategies, and nuances that individuals should be aware of when navigating the […]
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Tennessee will drastically change criminal trials moving forward. In State of Tennessee v. Tony Thomas and Laronda Turner (No. W2019-01202-SC-R11-CD), the state Supreme Court reviewed the convictions in a triple homicide that took place in 2015 as they pertain to two of the defendants. One of the […]
Tennessee’s General Assembly passed the Drug of the Living Dead Act this past April, which went into effect as of July 1, 2023. The act adds xylazine and its chemical equivalents to the list of Schedule III drugs prohibited by Tennessee state law. The act comes in response to the Biden administration’s recent designation of xylazine as […]
Tennessee has been making many efforts in recent years to crack down on reckless and aggressive driving on our roadways. Tennessee’s roadways are some of the most dangerous ones in the country – see the state’s traffic fatality tracker to learn more about how accidents affect our state. Last year, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a new […]
If you’ve recently engaged in a verbal argument with someone, or if you said some things you didn’t quite mean in the heat of the moment, you may now be worried that you can be held legally responsible for the things you said. Indeed, it is possible to be charged with assault if you threaten […]
After last year’s failed attempt by the legislature to enact an outright ban on the new delta-8 and delta-10 THC products, Rep. Lamberth and Sen. Briggs have recently proposed HB 0403 / SB 0378, which seeks to regulate their production and sale instead. The bill was filed just last week, and would treat products containing “hemp-derived […]
Best and Brock want to remind you of a January 1st change in the law regarding minor car accident reports in Tennessee.
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