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Trace Bandel and Chad Jackson succeeded on a recent Rule 56 Motion for Summary Judgment
Trace Bandel, Attorney at Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC, working with Chad Jackson, took lead and succeeded on a recent Rule 56 Motion for Summary Judgment, based on a lack of legal duty owed by the firm’s client to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff initially...
Andrew Hebar
Morgan, Akins & Jackson is pleased to welcome Andrew J. Hebar as a Partner in our new Knoxville location. Andrew brings two decades of experience in workers' compensation defense, general liability, subrogation, and employment law. Andrew has a diverse...
Nate Bohlander of Morgan, Akins & Jackson Authors First Book About Improving Client Service
Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC is thrilled to announce that Nate Bohlander, Esq., a Partner in the firm’s Philadelphia office, recently published his first book titled “Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Thirty Essential Tips for Counsel to Best Serve Their...
Chad Jackson
Morgan & Akins, PLLC is excited to announce a significant milestone in its history. Effective August 1, 2023, the firm will be changing its name to Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC, reflecting the addition of Chad M. Jackson as a named partner and ongoing director of Southeast Litigation.
BWC Appeals Board Decision for Morgan & Akins
On December 28, 2020, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board issued a ruling affirming the trial court’s finding that no workers’ compensation benefits were due to the employee as he willfully violated the employer’s safety rules.
Governor finalizes The Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act
On August 17 the Governor signed the Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act (“the Act”). Under the Act, an individual or legal entity (a "person") will not be liable for loss, damage, injury, or death (collectively referred to hereinafter as an "injury") that arises from...
Wendy Smith featured in CLM Magazine for a recent presentation at their CLM WC/RRH Virtual Conference.
https://abovethelaw.com/2020/06/respect-the-right-to-disconnect/?rf=1
Wendy Smith was a featured speaker in the ICS webinar series “COVID-19, The Influential & Crucial Global Pandemic”
https://abovethelaw.com/2020/06/respect-the-right-to-disconnect/?rf=1
Changes to Tennessee’s Workers’ Compensation Laws Signed into Effect on June 22, 2020
https://abovethelaw.com/2020/06/respect-the-right-to-disconnect/?rf=1
MSO Educational Webinar
Business Interruption Claimsin the COVID-19 World Tuesday, June 23nd 2020 - 2:00 PM (EST)Business interruption insurance policies have been around in one form or another for almost 100 years. During that time, our country and the world have gone through numerous...
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