Category Archives: Law News

Tennessee Updates Law Providing Victims’ Restitution and Compensation

Tennessee Updates Law Providing Victims’ Restitution and Compensation

Prior to 2022, TCA § 40-25-105 did not address restitution paid to the victim of a crime in its ordered schedule of payments from a convicted defendant. HB 870/SB 893 sought to change this. Passed in 2021, and in effect as of January 1, 2022, § 40-25-105(a) now places a victim’s right to restitution as […]

2022 Tennessee Bar Association’s Leadership Law Program

2022 Tennessee Bar Association’s Leadership Law Program

Zack England is honored to be a member of the 2022 Tennessee Bar Association’s Leadership Law Program. The program is in its 19th year and has had over 500 graduates. Members are nominated by alumni of the program and then chosen over a rigorous selection process. TBALL is proud to be comprised of a diverse alumnus […]

New Permitless Constitutional Carry Law in Tennessee

New Permitless Constitutional Carry Law in Tennessee

As of July 1st, 2021, Tennessee has become 1 of 20 states which recognizes “permitless” or “Constitutional Carry”. Essentially, the new law removes the requirement for one to obtain a permit to carry a handgun, whether openly or concealed. It also increased the penalties for some crimes related to firearm theft. As a gun owner, […]