by design | Aug 25, 2025 | Columnist, McKeehan
How Contempt Works in Tennessee By Jedidah McKeehan When someone refuses to follow a court order in Tennessee, one of the tools available to address that issue is filing a motion for contempt. But what exactly does that mean, and how does it work? Being held in...
by design | Aug 4, 2025 | Columnist, McKeehan
What is Bifurcation? By Jedidiah McKeehan You may hear a lawyer or judge use the word “bifurcation” during a court case and think it sounds like something out of a science textbook. But in the legal world, bifurcation is actually a pretty straightforward concept....
by design | Jun 30, 2025 | Columnist, McKeehan
What is Sequestration? By Jedidiah McKeehan If you find yourself sitting in a courtroom, you might hear a lawyer stand up and say, “Your Honor, we request the rule of sequestration.” That phrase probably doesn’t mean much to most people, but it can have a big impact...
by design | Jun 2, 2025 | Columnist, McKeehan
Shoplifting in Tennessee By Jedidiah McKeehan Shoplifting may seem like a minor offense, but under Tennessee law, it can carry serious consequences, especially when the theft targets retail stores. A specific law, Tennessee Code Annotated section 39-14-146, increases...
by design | May 5, 2025 | Columnist, McKeehan
Writing a Codicil to a Will By Jedidiah McKeehan Estate planning makes sure assets are distributed according to an individual’s wishes. In Tennessee, people who have drafted a will may need to make changes without rewriting the entire document. Personally, I recommend...
by design | Apr 21, 2025 | Columnist, McKeehan
Background Checks of Child Care Workers By Jedidiah McKeehan If you are a new parent, or maybe even an experienced parent, and you have concerns about whether your children are safe with the workers in their daycare, you may want to review Tennessee Code Annotated...
