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
A Huffington Post article I stumbled upon online featured a woman and her story on how she went from being $40,000 in debt to being debt-free. The woman, Lauren, evaluated her situation and expenses and found her grocery bill, nearly $1,000 a month, was just too much. “If I could go from spending $1,000 to $200 a month on groceries, I could quit my job and be a stay at home mom,” Lauren said. “So I learned how to feed my family on $50 a week for three years while we got ourselves out of debt.” Lauren did this by using coupons, which can be a smart tactic for saving money if done the right way. If done the wrong
Don’t want to end up like the many damaged cars in snow on your afternoon commute? You’ve probably heard all the rules before, but since we work on car accidents all the time, and since it snowed here in Memphis, we figure everyone can probably use a refresher. Besides getting your car and tires checked for the winter (a must if you haven’t already done it!), follow these tips for driving safely in snow and ice: Clear all the snow and ice from your car before you drive. Use your brakes carefully, leaving plenty of time to stop gently. Follow at a long distance so you have room to stop. Don’t use cruise control.
As a Memphis bankruptcy attorney, I see clients all the time who were trying to get out of debt but ended up in trouble. If your New Year’s resolution in 2013 is getting out of debt, make sure you do it the smart way. Here are some tips for making sure you don’t end up worse than you started out: 1. Cut Up Those Credit Cards. Don’t give yourself a way out. If you want to live on a real, money-backed budget, you need to be using real money. Start depending on debit or secured credit cards that limit the amount you can spend. If you absolutely must use credit, don’t spread it out among accounts – that just creates