Middle Tennessee Legal Blog
Medicare fraud case transferred to federal district court
In the legal sense, the term “fraud” connotes deceit and an underhanded act or scheme. When applied to specific areas of law, the elements change but reflect the general principle. In cases of Medicare fraud, a federal statute entitled the False Claims Act (FCA)...
Lack of intent as a defense in your fraud case
A federal fraud charge can leave you feeling scared and hopeless. Federal laws are complex and with a federal prosecutor on the other side looking for a conviction, it is easy to give up and assume that you have no defense. The reality is that you can be charged or...
The importance of post-divorce holiday traditions
Few times of the year bring back the trauma of divorce, as does the first holiday following the finalization of marital dissolution. A likely unwanted new normal seeps into celebrations, resulting in a range of emotions as a different dynamic begins. New traditions...
Strong character reference letters can help your criminal case
Tennessee residents who are facing white-collar crime charges have plenty of concerns. Avoiding prison time is often a defendant’s biggest goal. If you are charged with a white-collar crime, there may be available defenses, depending on your situation. However,...
5 mistakes to avoid in a high-asset divorce
Divorces in any family situation will lead to conflict and involve some degree of financial risk. High-asset families often have much more complex divorce proceedings because they have more property to discuss and a different standard of living that they have come to...
Can I get custody if I make more money?
High-income earners in Tennessee who are going through a divorce know their income affects many aspects of the divorce. It is a factor in alimony and child and spousal support orders. In some situations, it can even impact property division, for instance, if some of...
Complex, high-asset divorces may need forensic accountants
Many divorces are simple and straightforward. Some may only need the quick review of an attorney, rather than full litigation. However, for high-asset divorces between high-net-worth couples, divorce is rarely simple. Complexity is the hallmark of Murfreesboro,...
Can I bring marijuana on a plane?
At the beginning of October, President Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law. He also announced the review of whether weed should remain a Schedule I substance, illegal under the Controlled Substances...
Those accused of fentanyl crimes can face serious consequences
Fentanyl has received much attention in the media lately, with numerous reports of unlawful sales of the drug and overdoses. Due to its dangerous nature, those who engage in the distribution of fentanyl will be harshly penalized. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is an...
Rehabilitative alimony aims to ensure financial stability
Money issues are at the root of many divorces, and issues regarding finances do not always end when the divorce decree is signed. As much as we want to move forward in our new post-divorce lives, if you earn more than your ex, you may be required to pay rehabilitative...