Everett Hixson III

Tennessee has joined a growing list of states imposing statutory guardrails on non-compete agreements. With the passage of Public Chapter No. 934 (House Bill 1034), effective July 1, 2026, the General Assembly has introduced...more The Tennessee Court of Appeals’ decision in Torres v. YMCA of Middle Tennessee provides an important reaffirmation of the strength of liability waivers under Tennessee law and offers guidance for defense counsel and insurers...more The Tennessee Court of Appeals’ recent decision in Margaret Daniel et al. v. Rick’s Barbeque, Inc., et al. serves as a reminder that some premises liability claims can, and should, be resolved as a matter of law. In affirming...more On February 27, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board published a rule in the Federal Register—Withdrawal of 2023 Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status, 91 Fed. Reg. 9707 (Feb. 27, 2026) (the “2026 Rule”)—which...more