Civil Litigation

Kyle Rittenhouse’s Civil Liability Following ‘Not Guilty’ Ruling

Kyle Rittenhouse was found “not guilty” on all five criminal charges, including two counts of homicide, one count of attempted homicide, and two counts of reckless endangerment of safety. Rittenhouse is now protected by the Fifth Amendment’s “double jeopardy” clause; he will not be prosecuted again for these same offenses. However, the justice system allows for civil liability, even when

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I’ve Been Sued, Now What?

If you receive a summons and complaint or have been threatened with a lawsuit, you should know how a lawsuit works and what to expect. A lawsuit or even the threat of litigation can be an extremely stressful experience. Here are some tips on what to do if you’ve received a summons and are being sued: 1. Review the Complaint.

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When Home Improvement Providers Don’t Play Fair

Because it would be unjust for a consumer to receive home improvement services without paying compensation to the provider, actions involving mechanic’s and materialmen’s liens are commonplace in Tennessee courts. When a home improvement service provider doesn’t play fair, The Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) can be a useful tool for consumers. TCA § 47-18-101, et. seq. While a review

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Kyle Rittenhouse’s Civil Liability Following ‘Not Guilty’ Ruling

Kyle Rittenhouse was found “not guilty” on all five criminal charges, including two counts of homicide, one count of attempted homicide, and two counts of reckless endangerment of safety. Rittenhouse is now protected by the Fifth Amendment’s “double jeopardy” clause; he will not be prosecuted again for these same offenses. However, the justice system allows for civil liability, even when

Read More »

I’ve Been Sued, Now What?

If you receive a summons and complaint or have been threatened with a lawsuit, you should know how a lawsuit works and what to expect. A lawsuit or even the threat of litigation can be an extremely stressful experience. Here are some tips on what to do if you’ve received a summons and are being sued: 1. Review the Complaint.

Read More »

When Home Improvement Providers Don’t Play Fair

Because it would be unjust for a consumer to receive home improvement services without paying compensation to the provider, actions involving mechanic’s and materialmen’s liens are commonplace in Tennessee courts. When a home improvement service provider doesn’t play fair, The Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) can be a useful tool for consumers. TCA § 47-18-101, et. seq. While a review

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