We have a lot of parents working with our firm, and they are money-saving Memphians who enjoy time out with family. For that reason, they know a lot of great online resources for parents in the area. Here are some of our favorites: My Memphis Mommy This coupon blog helps you save money on grocery and household expenses, making it a great Memphis blog for parents and non-parents alike. Dining with Monkeys This Memphis-based site has restaurant reviews and tips for eating out in Memphis, all geared specifically to parents. Picky eaters welcomed. MidSouthMoms MidSouthMoms has resources for moms in Memphis from moms in Memphis, including forums and tips. I Love Memphis
A lot of people in our office support non-profits and charity work. This week, we’re spotlighting Mia’s Children Foundation, an organization co-founded by attorney Darrell Castle and his wife and office manager Joan Castle. According to their mission statement, Mia’s Children is a non-profit organization founded on the dream of seeing young people in Bucharest, Romania, who have limited resources grow up in a loving, encouraging environment and become happy and healthy members of Romanian society – physically, emotionally, spiritually. Darrell and Joan Castle began Mia’s Children with Mia Scarlet in 1998 after meeting Mia in Memphis. Their time with Mia led to a cross-continental friendship and partnership with Mia and her husband Costel in Bucharest, Romania. The Castles became
On Memorial Day, Memphis has a number of special services where you and your family can join with active military and veterans to honor the people who have sacrificed their lives in serving the country. Here are a few ways to commemorate the holiday. Memphis Memorial Park Memorial Day Service Located conveniently at Poplar and Yates, Memorial Park’s service begins at 11am on Monday and includes bagpipes and other music, remarks from Senator Brian Kelsey, wreath laying and military honors. Find more information on the Memorial Park homepage, which has access to the service’s program schedule. West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Service The West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery is located on Forest Hill-Irene between Winchester and I-385. As
This weekend a new BBQ World Champion will be crowned. It’s Barbeque Fest, the Super Bowl of BBQ, and people are flocking to Tiger Lane in a party mood. But any time of year, our city is tops when it comes cooking meat. Tourists and locals know Memphis as a barbeque hub, and for good reason. So in honor of the festival, here are our staff favorites for the best BBQ in Memphis: Neely’s Cori and Hollis recommend Neely’s for their BBQ nachos and BBQ bologna sandwich. Central BBQ Joan and Amanda recommend Central BBQ for their amazing food. Other pluses: outdoor seating, initiatives in recycling and biodegradable to-go containers, and our close ties with one of the co-owners who
We love March Madness time here in our office. This week, we’re enjoying some friendly competition as we all fill out brackets and see whose comes out on top. There may be a little trash talk here and there, but it’s all in fun. However, for many people, March Madness isn’t as fun and is a more serious kind of game, and I’m not talking about the players and coaches who are actually competing. I’m talking about the people who gamble on sports. For those people, March Madness is a big event for them. It can go well, but sometimes it can be damaging to their life. Statistics from the Nevada Gaming Commission place legal wagering on March Madness at
Gambling and the 2008 Recession As a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer, I’ve seen gambling destroy people’s lives and lead them into serious debt. I know firsthand the connection between gambling and bankruptcy. But I also saw the pattern change a little after the 2008 recession. Nearby Mississippi casinos saw a decline in revenue after the recession, and by 2012 Tunica had been hit pretty hard. Perhaps those numbers showed a loss of extra income to use for entertainment like casinos. They might also suggest we all wanted to be more conservative with our funds at that point. But even with a decline in revenue at the casinos, we didn’t see a major decline in bankruptcies. That’s because gambling can be an especially
The Commercial Appeal reports that rising gas prices in the Memphis area have led to long waits at the gas station for thrifty residents who want the lowest costs. Sounds familiar to us. Our office was only a block away from the traffic nightmare that occurred when a church offered free gas around the holidays via the Shell Station at Poplar and Perkins. Drivers waited in line for hours, and city police turned out to help guide vehicles through the rain and ensuing car accidents. It may not always be a worthwhile investment to exchange time in line for money at the pump, but it shows how many people in Memphis are pinching every penny to help cover basic costs
More General Motors car recalls by: Darrell Castle On Thursday, General Motors announced MORE recalls, this time in the form of 2.7 million cars, which brings the year’s recall total for GM to 11.2 million. This recall blitz began in February when GM was accused of knowing about a faulty ignition switch problem for a decade before reporting the issue and sending a recall. In that decade, the faulty ignition switch was linked to dozens of injuries from cara accidents, including several fatalities. Now, GM has seemingly learned its lesson and is taking no chances with any safety concern, immediately recalling cars when there’s a problem. “Ever since the the switch crisis, GM has decided that they are going to
If you have any questions or think you have a case, you can talk to one of our experienced Memphis personal injury attorneys by filling out the “Get in Touch” form below or by calling us at (901) 327-1212. Video Transcript Hello, my name is Darrell Castle and I’m an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee, and on this video today I’m talking about General Motors and the controversy surrounding that company recently, where it is accused of essentially allowing 13 people to be killed in these cars, and several others injured because of a faulty electrical switch, which we’re told now that General Motors could have replaced for less than $1 per unit. I’ve seen
A lawsuit in Pennsylvania has brought into the spotlight a common and underhanded tactic drug companies use to control trade of their expensive brand-name medications. Basically, major drug companies have been paying smaller generic manufacturers to delay their sales. When the generic companies accept the buyout, they agree to wait before releasing their generic brand to the market. Their decision prolongs the length of time before we the consumers can buy pharmaceuticals for a reasonable price. In the meantime, we have to pay ballooned rates for drugs that monopolize the industry. Our insurance companies get stuck with larger bills and we’re caught with higher co-pays for as long as big pharmaceutical companies feel like making us wait. The US Court