How to Blow the Whistle and Make a Difference
Jun 29, 2022
A whistleblower is anyone who has and reports insider knowledge of illegal activities occurring in an organization. Often the term is used to refer to anyone who risks their job, reputation, or other...
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A Non-Suit in a Nutshell
Jun 11, 2022
A nonsuit is a legal term that refers to the dismissal of a lawsuit. There are two types of nonsuits: voluntary and involuntary. A voluntary nonsuit refers to when the plaintiff chooses to willingly...
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Overview of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
Jun 11, 2022
Founded in 1968, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transfers civil actions involving one or more common questions of fact that are pending in different districts, to a district court for c...
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Are Personal Injury Settlements Proceeds Taxable?
Jun 11, 2022
Unless an exception exists, the general rule is that the proceeds received from most personal injury cases are exempt from both federal and state taxes. The general rule unless an exception exists, th...
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What Constitutes Wrongful Termination?
Dec 10, 2021
Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired illegally. The vast majority of states are what are called “at-will employment states.” In an at-will employment state, an employer can terminate...
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Failure to Warn Claims in Product Liability Cases
Dec 08, 2021
A claim brought for a failure to warn is a products liability claim that does not allege that the product has physical flaws or defects, but rather alleges that the manufacturer failed to provide adeq...
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Are Personal Injury Settlements Proceeds Taxable?
Nov 27, 2021
Unless an exception exists, the general rule is that the proceeds received from most personal injury cases are exempt from both federal and state taxes. The General Rule Unless an exception exists, th...
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Tennessee Personal Injury Statute of Limitations and Exceptions
Nov 18, 2021
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Tennessee is set forth in Tennessee Code Ann. Code § 28-3-104 which provides that any action involving “injuries to the person” shall be brough...
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Type of Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Nov 05, 2021
In a personal injury lawsuit, plaintiffs can get compensation for certain types of damages related to their injuries. There are several different types of damages you could get in a personal injury la...
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What Is a Mass Tort?
Oct 31, 2021
A civil lawsuit involving many injured plaintiffs brought against one or a several defendants, who are usually corporate manufacturers. Examples of Mass Tort Litigation • asbestos and mesothelioma la...
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