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Make sure you read and understand “boilerplate” language before you sign a contract. Many of my clients are surprised to find that they cannot enforce a contract in their home state or have agreed to limit their damages because they did not pay attention to the boilerplate language. Although it may be tempting to skip […] The post Don’t Skip Over Boilerplate Language in a Contract appeared first on Thomas J. Boylan Attorney at Law.

What are the contractor license requirements In Tennessee? If you bid on a construction job or supervise a project  that is worth $25,000.00 or more, you must be a licensed contractor. This includes subcontractors performing electrical, mechanical, plumbing HVAC, and roofing when their portion of the job is $25,000.00 or more. Masonry subcontractors need to […] The post Contractor License Requirements appeared first on Thomas J. Boylan Attorney at Law.

Tennessee law governing residential landlords and tenants will vary according to the county in which the property is located. In addition to local ordinances and federal regulations, Tennessee’s Uniform Residential Landlord Tennant Act (TURLTA) applies to counties having populations in excess of 75,000 according to the latest federal census. This includes Anderson, Blount, Bradley, Davidson, […] The post Tennessee Landlord/Tenant Laws in Urban Areas appeared first on Thomas J. Boylan Attorney at Law.

Background Information: The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is in charge of the rules and regulations regarding hemp production throughout Tennessee. Under the State’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Program, Tennessee allowed farmers to start growing hemp in 2015 under strict licensing and registration requirements. In June 2019, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture updated its rules and licensing […] The post General Tennessee Hemp Rules appeared first on Thomas J. Boylan Attorney at Law.