by design | Sep 8, 2025 | Columnist, McKeehan
What is a Motion in Limine? By Jedidah McKeehan You may have seen a courtroom scene in a movie or TV show where a lawyer suddenly yells, “Objection!” and the judge responds with, “Sustained!” or “Overruled!” While those moments make for good drama, a lot of what...
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...
