This time around, the case involves unethical pressure on members of the local board of zoning appeals. The case comes to us from Indianapolis, where a former law enforcement officer was elected to a position with the city council.

Cheatham County v Cheatham County Board of Zoning Appeals, 2012 WL This very unusual case involves two decisions by the...

Unfortunately, everyone struggles with the applicability of the First Amendment to the federal Constitution in the context of sign regulations....

A recent Tennessee Court of Appeals decision involving the common law writ of certiorari highlighted a case decided by the...

One question my contractor clients often ask me is, “how can I ensure I get paid?” Unfortunately, there is nothing...

Contractors, like many others, are regulated professionals. In order to engage in "contracting", a person must have a license, which requires the passage of an exam and proving financial security.

A couple of years ago, I posted a comment on an interesting sign case involving a spray-painted message on the...

Tennessee is experiencing significant growth, and is expected to continue to grow. This growth should lead to more commercial, industrial...