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Firearm Rights Restored in Tennessee for “Non-Violent Felony” Offender
April 21, 2022“Can I get my firearm rights restored?” This is one of the most common questions we get asked. A recent case has expanded people who are eligible for their Second Amendment rights to be restored. In short, you may be eligible to get your firearm rights restored if you have a felony conviction that does […]
read moreMalicious Prosecution
January 31, 2022Case: Kenneth J. Mynatt v. National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 39 Et Al. Facts: Plaintiff sued Defendants for malicious prosecution after a criminal charge against Plaintiff prompted by Defendants was “retired” and then dismissed. Defendants moved to dismiss the suit, contending that the retirement of the criminal case was not a termination in the Plaintiff’s […]
read moreCompetitive Cable and Video Services Act
January 31, 2022Case: City of Knoxville v. Netflix Certified Question of Law From Federal Court: “Whether Netflix and Hulu are video service providers, as that term is defined in the relevant provision of the CCVSA, Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-303(19).” Review Granted: January 19, 2022. Prediction: The Hot List generally does not offer predictions in certified questions […]
read moreGovernmental Tort Liability Act
January 31, 2022Case: Penny Lawson et al. v. Hawkins County, TN et al. Facts: After a fatal road accident, Plaintiffs sued municipal Defendants for negligence, gross negligence, and recklessness in Defendants’ response to a road washout that led to Decedent’s death. The trial court dismissed the case on the grounds that claims of recklessness could not proceed […]
read moreWithdrawal of Voluntary Dismissals
January 31, 2022Case: George Gary Ingram v. Dr. Michael Gallagher et al. Facts: In this healthcare liability action, the plaintiff initially sued the doctor and the hospital. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the action without prejudice against the hospital. The doctor subsequently filed an answer to the complaint, stating that the action should be dismissed under the GTLA […]
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