Cheatham County v Cheatham County Board of Zoning Appeals, 2012 WL This very unusual case involves two decisions by the...
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Sign Regulations and the First Amendment
Unfortunately, everyone struggles with the applicability of the First Amendment to the federal Constitution in the context of sign regulations....
Cert petitions: First applications
A recent Tennessee Court of Appeals decision involving the common law writ of certiorari highlighted a case decided by the...
The Mechanics of Mechanics’ Liens
One question my contractor clients often ask me is, “how can I ensure I get paid?” Unfortunately, there is nothing...
Contractor’s Licenses and Lien Rights
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.
Sign Ordinance Upheld
A couple of years ago, I posted a comment on an interesting sign case involving a spray-painted message on the...
Encountering a burial ground during construction: Is your project dead?
Tennessee is experiencing significant growth, and is expected to continue to grow. This growth should lead to more commercial, industrial...
McBride v Farragut BZA
McBride v. Farragut Board of Zoning Appeals, (Tenn App November 29, 2012) The petitioning homeowner, lived in a residence constructed...
Equal Protection, Class of One
Loessel v City of Frankenmuth, 692 F. 3d 452 (6th Cir. 2012) This is an interesting case where a city...