Ah, April Fools’ Day, a day on which people commonly play practical jokes because what better day to play a practical joke then on the day when people are expecting it. So tricky! Nonetheless, at The Law Offices of John Day, we thought we would play along. Which of these Tennessee roadway/safety laws is an April Fools’ joke? Can you spot the fake? Continue reading
The Rule of Law: Why Should You Care?
The Rule of Law is critical to democracy. At its core, it means that everyone must follow and obey the law regardless of how much money you have, regardless of what position you hold and regardless of who you know. By adhering to the Rule of Law, we essentially agree that everyone is going to play by the same rules. The Rule of Law affects our lives every single day. It affects our rights; it affects our economy, and it affects our trust in our government. As lawyers, we are deeply committed to the rule of law and judicial independence and here are some reasons why you should be committed to those things as well: Continue reading
$30,000, No Strings Attached
Following the Delta airlines crash at the Toronto airport last week, Delta has reportedly offered all passengers $30,000 “no strings attached and it does not affect rights”. Offers like this are rare and they raise a lot of questions such as: Is this an admission of liability by Delta? Can the passengers still pursue legal action against Delta? Was Delta required by aviation law to make this offer or is it a gesture of good will? Read on for some answers. Continue reading
Winter Weather Driving Tips
If the forecasts are correct, a snowstorm is headed for Nashville and the rest of Middle Tennessee. While the kids will be ecstatic for a snow day, many of us are not that lucky and will have to venture out. Avoid accidents and stay safe by taking a few moments to remind yourself of winter weather driving tips and other safety considerations. Continue reading
Hosting A Super Bowl Party This Sunday? Do You Know Your Legal Responsibilities?
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. Whether you are an Eagles fan, a Chiefs fan or you are just excited about the dips and commercials, if you are hosting a party, do you know legal responsibilities if you are serving alcohol? What about if your dog bites someone at the party? What about if your buffalo chicken dip gives everyone food poisoning? Read on to learn how Tennessee law handles some of these questions. Continue reading
What Happens If You Are Hit By a Drunk Driver in Tennessee?
Drunk driving accidents are on the rise across the country, and Tennessee is no exception. Tennessee ranks 12th in the nation for drunk driving accidents, and nearly 27% of all fatal Tennessee car accidents involve a drunk driver. Continue reading
Bear Accident Is Like a Law School Exam Question
Whether out of boredom with teaching the same subject each year or to keep the exam sufficiently different every year to prevent collusion between students, law professors have historically used unusual scenarios as questions in their final exams. But then again, sometimes real life provides the most unusual facts. Continue reading
50 More Weeks to Lose Weight, Learn a Language and Organize Your Garage
How are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions? Every year, most of us make resolutions about how to improve our minds, health and lives. And each year, around this time, most of us tend to lose steam. Lasting change is hard, but we have some easy things you can do to substantially protect your financial well-being in 2025. Read on for 3 easy resolutions. Continue reading
The Guiliani Case: What Not to Do in a Lawsuit
Yesterday, former New York mayor and disbarred lawyer Rudy Guiliani was found in contempt of court. By way of background, Mr. Guiliani lost a defamation trial and now owes $148 million dollars to two poll workers he falsely accused of helping to steal the 2020 election. Following the judgment, the lawyers for the poll workers have tried to determine the nature and extent of Mr. Guiliani’s assets so that those assets can be seized and sold to pay them for the sums owed. To date, the judge has not yet ruled what penalties he will impose on Mr. Guiliani for his contempt, but he could face jail time. In addition, the judge could strike his defenses in a January 16th trial over his Florida condo and whether it is a primary residence thereby exempting it from seizure. All this legal maneuvering provides a great opportunity to remind anyone who is involved in litigation of some Dos and Don’ts. Continue reading
A Safe Ride Home on New Year’s Eve
Do you have plans to go out for New Year’s Eve? As you celebrate the end of 2024, be sure to start 2025 safely and responsibly. According to the National Safety Council, on New Year’s Eve, 42% of fatal car crashes are alcohol-related, which is triple the rate of other days throughout the year. The Murfreesboro office of the Law Offices of John Day wants to help get you home safely. For the 8th consecutive year, we are offering Uber rides home on New Year’s Eve. Read on for details and the Uber code. Continue reading