Posts by The Law Office of Perry A. Craft
Marijuana vs. CBD Charges in Tennessee
Many states have approved the use of recreational and/or medical marijuana. While there are advocates for approving these marijuana uses in Tennessee, the State currently does not permit anyone to possess, manufacture, distribute, or sell marijuana for any reason. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is derived from the hemp plant; unlike marijuana, it does not cause a…
Read MoreHow a Lawyer Can Help You Craft an Operating Agreement for Your Small Business
There are a few standard types of business arrangements for commercial companies and nonprofits. Each of these have unique issues and guidelines for conducting their daily operations. The main types of business structures are: A sole proprietorship A partnership A limited liability company A corporation There are financial, tax, operational, and practical issues that govern…
Read MoreTips for Buying a Used Vehicle
Motorized vehicles are extremely important in the United States; we rely on them as transportation to work, to school, to church, to the grocery store, and more. Nevertheless, not everyone can afford or chooses to purchase a brand new vehicle. As a result, some people turn to buying a used car, truck, or SUV. Buying…
Read MoreTips for Buying or Leasing a New Vehicle
Passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs are the principal mode of transportation in Tennessee and throughout the United States. People generally own or lease the vehicles they drive. They purchase or lease their vehicles as either brand new or used. Buying or leasing a passenger vehicle is a major expense for most people. Thus, before buying…
Read MoreSex-Based Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
The law requires that employers and public institutions treat men and women equally in jobs and other opportunities. The law promotes the idea that that the workplace advancements and other opportunities of any individual – male or female – ought to be based on a person’s merit and accomplishment, not based on a person’s sex…
Read MoreBe Truthful with Your Lawyer
The law can be confusing. If you are suing another person or business, being sued, or facing administrative suspension of a license to work in your job or if you have been charged with a crime, talk to a lawyer. For instance, in a civil case or a license revocation proceeding, if you miss court-imposed…
Read MoreWhat Is the Uniform Commercial Code?
Not all commercial or business-to-business transactions go smoothly. When a transaction involves goods or products, as opposed to services, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) applies and controls the transaction. The UCC specifies the rules that govern disputes for business and commercial transactions involving goods. Almost every state has adopted a version of the UCC. Although…
Read MoreWhat Is a Lemon, and What Can You Do If You Have One?
Cars, trucks, SUVs, buses, and other vehicles are extremely important. We drive them to work, to school, to errands, to the hospital, to visits with relatives, and more. The public often refers to cars, SUVs, or trucks with defects or serious problems as “lemons.” Under Tennessee’s Lemon Law, however, a “lemon” is a new vehicle…
Read MoreWhat is a “Disability” under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Tennessee Law?
Certain federal and state laws give rights and protections to individuals with disabilities. School children with disabilities most often rely upon the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004, but state statutes also give rights and protections to individuals with disabilities. The IDEA defines the meaning of the term “disability,” as…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Deposition
After a civil lawsuit is filed, the plaintiff and the defendant may require the other side and other witnesses to testify under oath, outside the courtroom, about the dispute or matter, or to testify in a deposition. Though no judge is present, the answers are recorded and the party or witness testifying takes an oath…
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