Consumer Scams
America’s economy depends upon truthful and non-misleading information about the goods and services consumers buy. Many transactions run smoothly. Unfortunately, some transactions are scams, and consumers are not getting what the seller leads them to believe that they were buying. Scammers use a wide variety of schemes to trick consumers, but here are some common…
Read MoreTwo Recent Tennessee Supreme Court Decisions on Minor Traffic Violations and Probable Cause
Following the same road as the United States Supreme Court, the Tennessee Supreme Court essentially told police, sheriffs, and deputies that they may stop a driver for virtually any minor traffic violation occurring on Tennessee roads. In one case, the Court upheld a stop by police of a motorist who, while driving on the interstate,…
Read MoreNew Rule Brings Good News for Visa Holders and Petitioners
Many individuals find the immigration process challenging and confusing. To make it a little less complicated, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has changed some of its regulations for current holders of and petitioner of H-1B1, E-3 and CW-1 nonimmigrant visas and EB-1 immigrant visas. Beginning February 16, 2016, the following changes go into effect:…
Read MoreDomestic Violence
In America, the courts treat domestic violence very seriously. Domestic violence is abusive behavior and tactics one individual uses in order to maintain power and control over his or her spouse or significant other. Exact tactics vary among abusers; however, victims are subjected to and endure verbal, physical, psychological, emotional, and sexual abuse. How often…
Read MoreContaminated Gasoline at Mapco in Nashville
Cars are necessities in America; people rely on them to go to work, to go to school, to run errands, and more. Cars require regular gasoline fill-ups to run, so people stop at gas stations to fill up their fuel tanks. People usually do not encounter problems at gas stations. But once again, Tennessee drivers…
Read MoreChanges in Immigration and Economic Landscapes Are Affecting Tennessee
Increasingly, the world’s economy is becoming interdependent and global. Tennessee is witnessing this economic change. As a result, international companies are moving to Tennessee, and thousands of immigrants are living and working in Tennessee. Many immigrants enter the United States as refugees and have been given asylum in this country. Most refugees arrive in this…
Read MoreNashville Attorney Perry A. Craft’s Upcoming Seminar on the U.S. Supreme Court
Attorneys keep current on changes and developments in law. To that end, attorneys attend continuing legal education seminars and spend time reading court decisions, amended or new laws, or regulations and analysis of these developments. By staying abreast of changes in the law, attorneys can better counsel and represent their clients. For the last 10…
Read MoreUpdated Measures for Relief for Victims around the World
Immigration issues often come up in political campaigns. This year, the candidates for public office have been asked about their views on immigration. Sometimes, candidates promise real reform and discuss pathways to citizenship; others blame immigrants for the nation’s problems; some try to sit on the fence. In the midst of this flurry of talk…
Read MoreNo Child Left Behind Act
Traditionally, the states bore responsibility for educating children; however, for some time, the federal government has required the states to do more. Not every child learns at the same pace, and some children are disadvantaged. In an attempt to narrow the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children, Congress has passed several laws, most recently the…
Read MoreGas Problems at Mapco
Cars, trucks, and SUVs are necessities in America. They are expensive to buy, maintain, and run. Most vehicles require regular gasoline fill-ups. Most of the time, citizens do not experience problems with the gasoline at gas stations. Nevertheless, problems with bad gasoline do occur. Recently, a Tennessee driver experienced a major problem with her car…
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