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The term “implicit bias” references the way that someone’s unconscious attitudes about others (often based on stereotypes) can affect their actions. It’s a problem in many facets of society — and the court system is no exception. That’s why the American Bar Association (ABA) is using social justice to urge the ABA and individual states to require […]

Police are on the lookout for drivers who aren’t following the rules of the road. Taking this one step further, if they have reason to believe you’re under the influence of alcohol, it won’t be long before you find yourself pulled to the side of the road. If you’re stopped for suspicion of DUI, it’s […]

For many Nashville residents filing their annual returns, they cringe at the high cost of taxes that have to be paid. Yet, many also worry that they are missing something or claiming an exemption that they don’t truly qualify to receive. They are concerned the Internal Revenue Service will come after them for unpaid taxes. […]

Many people who misuse company funds start small. Maybe after charging a meal with a client and gas for a business trip, they also decided to charge gas purchases for their personal vehicle or a lunch that didn’t involve a client or work. This kind of financial fraud involving expense accounts, credit cards or cash allowances from […]

The Nashville Bar Association is proud to announce Patrick T. McNally as the 2020 Jack Norman, Sr. Award recipient. He is a 1977 graduate of Wake Forest University and a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law and has been practicing criminal defense law ever since. Since 2010, he has practiced at […]

Marijuana is still illegal in Tennessee. It is important to remember this if you are making a cross-state road trip to visit Nashville and enjoy its fantastic live music scene. Just because some of the big-name musicians that played here have a reputation for smoking pot, does not mean you can. Nashville tried to decriminalize the possession […]