by josh.e | Apr 30, 2021 | Small Business
Another win! HB37 which restricts local authorities from labeling businesses essential or nonessential has become law this week. In 2020 alone, over 1200 Tennessee small businesses had to shut down permanently due to the COVID-19 shutdowns. With large companies like... 
by josh.e | Apr 26, 2021 | Criminal Justice Reform
On April 26th, the Tennessee House voted unanimously to pass reform to Tennessee’s civil forfeiture program. Highlights: 0:37 – Rep Sexton (R) explains the bill 2:44 – Rep Parkinson (D) explains why he supports the bill 5:44 – The floor vote... 
by josh.e | Apr 25, 2021 | Ballot Access, Criminal Justice Reform, Small Business, Updates
Here’s an update on what happened at the Capitol last week and what action items are coming up this week. (CAF) Attorney’s Fees HB1254/SB1361 changes attorney’s fees reimbursement on civil forfeiture cases from a $3k cap to a $10k cap. Jerry Sexton’s (R-Bean Station)... 
by josh.e | Apr 18, 2021 | Criminal Justice Reform
In today’s live stream, we break down what happened with Lafferty’s bill (HB409) for “transparent civil forfeiture” in Tennessee. This includes highlighting the inaccurate information shared with the House Civil Justice Subcommittee by the Dept... by josh.e | Apr 17, 2021 | Updates
Here’s an update on what happened at the Capitol last week and what action items are coming up this week. (CAF) Attorney’s Fees HB1254/SB1361 changes attorney’s fees reimbursement on civil forfeiture cases from a $3k cap to a $10k cap. Jerry Sexton’s (R-Bean Station)... 