When most people think about Title IX, their minds go to women’s athletics. It's the aspect of the law that is most often highlighted, ensuring equal opportunities in sports for women in educational institutions. However, there's another critically important part of Title IX that deserves just as much attention: This law also serves as a powerful tool to protect victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment on Read More

It’s that time of year again. Every commercial on TV seems to have a “Back to School” theme, Target is stocked up on all the pens, pencils, binders, and other school supplies, and Tennessee schools are almost ready to open back up for our children. Of course, with this time of year comes concerns about how the family schedule will look and what to do when our children get sick, have serious health issues, or have Read More

In 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (H.R.4445) into law. This bill plays an important role in the work we do at Hunter Law Firm as our law firm recently handled one of the very first cases related to this law in Tennessee. Employers have long forced employees to sign binding arbitration agreements that limit the exposure of certain heinous acts Read More

It’s been a busy two years in Department of Labor rulemaking, especially as it pertains to Wage & Hour laws and regulations. One area in particular we’ve been speaking with clients and colleagues about is the evolving overtime exemption which takes effect on July 1, 2024. It’s a topic Hunter Law Firm Founder and Attorney Anne Hunter spoke about at the Tennessee Bar Association Labor & Employment Forum in Read More

In the court of public opinion, settlement agreements often bear the weight of misunderstanding and premature judgment. People often assume incorrectly that when a case concludes with a settlement, the survivor was “in it for the money,” or they may interpret the settlement as an indication that no wrongdoing actually occurred and that the other party just paid to end the case. The truth is far more empowering: Read More

At Hunter Law Firm, we often navigate the challenging waters of sexual assault cases with dedication, legal acumen, and empathy. We frequently handle cases within university and workplace settings – but our unwavering commitment to advocate for victims’ rights expands to other settings when cases present themselves. These individuals were unjustly deprived of a secure environment, essential for their personal and Read More

As a trained and experienced mediator, I know what it takes to prepare for and ultimately earn a favorable outcome in a Tennessee mediation room. Mediation is a crucial alternative to ugly courtroom disputes, offering a private and controlled environment for parties to resolve their issues. Despite its more informal setting, I've noticed a common trend: many individuals approach mediation unprepared, thinking Read More

As a law firm, our team is proud to find a number of different ways to use our legal knowledge and experience to serve the people of Tennessee. This often includes providing co-counseling with other lawyers and law firms on cases that our experience aligns with. The same is true in reverse where we will consult and bring in other firms to co-counsel when necessary. Co-counseling combines the wealth of knowledge and Read More

The beginning of the year is one of the busiest times on the job market. Companies frequently use the end of the year to review their finances and make decisions about staffing that reflect their future goals. This, of course, leaves many hard-working Tennesseans without a job, forced to pursue new opportunities. During these critical transition periods, it's important to be prepared and vigilant about your rights. Read More

At Hunter Law Firm, you’ve likely noticed the frequent use of the first-person “I” in previous articles. That’s because you were hearing from me, Anne Hunter, the founder of Hunter Law Firm and proud legal counsel to the people of Tennessee. Going forward, you’ll be seeing more “we” across the board, because we’re excited to be expanding who we are, how we represent you, and what we’re able to offer to clients moving Read More