What Is a Deed of Trust?

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deed of trust in Tennessee

When you buy or sell property in Tennessee, you may start hearing a host of unfamiliar terms. Closing? Contingencies? Disclosure? Deeds of trust? Earnest money? We focused this article on deeds of trust to help you begin to understand the legal terms you may encounter during the transaction process. Deeds of trust are similar to...

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What Are the Different Types of Zoning in Real Estate?

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The different types of zoning real estate in Tennessee

Like real estate, zoning comes down to three things: Location, location, location. You probably would not want to buy a house right next to a water treatment facility, nor would you want to open up a restaurant by a waste management facility. Zoning laws make your job easier (or harder) by dividing a town, city,...

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Why Corporate Governance Is Important to Professional Corporations

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Asking about the importance of corporate governance.

Strong corporate governance policies can be the glue that holds your business together. Good governance can help business owners develop trust between employees and managers, as well as foster excellent communication between owners and other stakeholders. Developing coherent corporate governance policies not only gets your company started on the right foot, but also creates a...

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Understanding Due Diligence in Business

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Researching about due diligence in business.

Buying and selling goods, services, and even businesses are how companies get ahead these days. And in this digital economy, it gets easier and easier to find out virtually anything about anyone. That said, there will always be a role for good, old-fashioned due diligence in business. Simply put, some transactions are too valuable and...

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What You Should Know About the Conservatorship Process

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Process of conservatorship.

Seeing a loved one lose their ability to live independently or manage their own affairs is heartbreaking. Whether they’re mentally incapacitated or suffering from a disability, your loved one is vulnerable. But you can do something to protect them. In this blog, we explain what you need to know about Tennessee’s conservatorship process.   What Is...

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Is Probate Needed When There Is A Will?

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Asking a question if probate necessary when there is a will.

Probate can be a time-consuming and expensive process. Fortunately, not all estates have to go through probate. After a loved one dies, is probate necessary when there is a will? Not necessarily. In this blog, we’ll explain how probate works, when it is required, and when it is not. What Is Probate? Before discussing when...

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Ways to Respond to an EEOC Charge and Why You Need a Lawyer

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Ways to Respond to an EEOC Charge and Why You Need a Lawyer

If you receive an Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) Notice of Charge of Discrimination, one of your employees has formally accused you of job discrimination. This is not a time to panic, but it is a time to get organized because you must submit a good response to protect yourself. This is also a time...

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A Guide to Social Media Policy for Employers

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A Guide to Social Media Policy for Employers

With the advent of social media, everyone has a public platform to broadcast the details of their lives and their views to the world—your employees have this platform too. What your employees say and do online has the potential to reach over 4 billion social media users across the globe. So what rights do you...

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Exempt v. Nonexempt FLSA Current Salary Thresholds and Duties

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Understanding an exempt v. nonexempt FLSA current salary thresholds and duties.

Federal law gives rights to employees regarding pay. These rights come from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These rights extend to government and private employees, but they do not extend to everyone. Employees who do not have wage rights under the FLSA are “exempt” employees. If you have concerns about employee wage rights under...

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DOL and IRS Independent Contractor Test

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A woman reviewing about being an independent contractor vs being an employee.

Whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is an important question to answer. Correctly answering this question is crucial for both businesses and workers. If a business or worker fails to correctly classify the working relationship, there can be steep implications at the local, state, and federal levels. To help make sure you...

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