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Stephen Adams

Following Massive Scam, 5,550+ Trademark Applications Filed by “Low-Cost” Filers Invalidated

On January 25, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) concluded that low-cost trademark filing companies, ABTACH Ltd., 360 Digital Marketing LLC, and Retrocube LLC (collectively, the “Respondents”) were engaged in an…more

Scams, Trademark Registration, Trademarks, USPTO

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Stephen Barham

The Devil Is in the Details: Exercising Eminent Domain Powers in Tennessee

City and county attorneys and those representing other governmental entities within Tennessee may soon find themselves regularly exercising their eminent domain powers as infrastructure projects increase across the state and…more

Eminent Domain, Property Valuation, Public Use, Tennessee

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J. Mitchell "Mitch" Barton

FTC Regulation May Extend to Charities: What Nonprofits Need to Know

Were you paying attention to the recent news about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning noncompetition clauses (the Rule)? You may have missed this critical point the FTC included as part of the rollout of that new…more

501(c)(3), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), FTC Act, Fundraisers, Nonprofits

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Amy Boulware

Navigating Sleepless Nights: A Mother’s Guide to Special Needs Planning

I was driving to work on August 24, listening to Lady Gaga on my Pandora radio station, when suddenly, I had a strong urge to call my younger daughter, Hannah. We talk regularly, so it isn’t unusual that I call her on my way to…more

Conservators, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Special Needs Adults, Special Needs Children

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Sally Brewer

Navigating the Driving Dilemma: Strategies for Caregivers of Loved Ones With Dementia

While facilitating a monthly circle of support for caregivers, I’ve noticed one of the most distressing issues they face is the “driving dilemma,” meaning their loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia continues to drive a…more

Dementia, Estate Planning, Healthcare, Motor Vehicles

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James Catanzaro, Jr.

FTC Regulation May Extend to Charities: What Nonprofits Need to Know

Were you paying attention to the recent news about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning noncompetition clauses (the Rule)? You may have missed this critical point the FTC included as part of the rollout of that new…more

501(c)(3), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), FTC Act, Fundraisers, Nonprofits

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Grayson Chambers

Residential Landlords Should Prepare Now for 2021 Return of Evictions

For much of 2020, residential landlords have had little leverage to collect rent payments. Between the Tennessee Supreme Court instructing Sessions Courts to suspend eviction hearings and the Centers for Disease Control and…more

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Eviction, Landlords, Rental Property

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Shelton Swafford Chambers

New Guidance for Inherited IRAs

Historically, if one inherited an IRA, he or she was able to stretch the distributions over the beneficiary’s lifetime. However, under the SECURE Act, passed in 2019, those stretched out rules were changed for most individuals…more

Beneficiaries, Charitable Donations, Individual Retirement Account (IRA), New Guidance, Retirement Plan

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W. King Copler

How "Mean" Is the House Ways and Means Committee Tax Proposal?

On Monday, September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released a draft of its proposed tax legislation and a summary of the major provisions. The proposed legislation, if enacted, would push higher tax rates on…more

Asset Transfer, Corporate Taxes, Grantor Trusts, Income Taxes, Proposed Legislation

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Mark Cunningham

New Florida Law Gets Serious About Offsite Storage of Patient Information

On May 8, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new restrictions into law for health care providers that utilize resources outside the U.S. While the majority of the new law affects the real estate industry in Florida, it also…more

CEHRT, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), Governor DeSantis, Health Care Providers

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Cathy Dorvil

Advancing Health Care Access: Tennessee’s CON Law Overhaul

Tennessee legislators have made significant progress in reforming the burdensome certificate of need (CON) requirements for establishing new health care facilities and services in Tennessee. Tennessee’s CON law has historically…more

Certificate of Need, Health Care Providers, Healthcare, Hospitals

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Justin Furrow

[Webinar] Navigating Major Shifts — Unpacking and Understanding New Federal Rules on Overtime and Noncompetes - April 29th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am ET

Join us for an insightful webinar where we will explore recently issued federal regulations set to significantly impact the employer/employee relationship. First up, the Department of Labor is significantly raising the salary…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Cecilia Young Garrett

Changes to Trademark Act Include New Procedure to Challenge Applications

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the bipartisan COVID-19 relief and government funding bill which includes the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA). The TMA, which will become effective in one year, introduces…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Counsel, Lanham Act, Relief Measures, Trademark Act

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Douglas Griswold

New Florida Law Gets Serious About Offsite Storage of Patient Information

On May 8, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new restrictions into law for health care providers that utilize resources outside the U.S. While the majority of the new law affects the real estate industry in Florida, it also…more

CEHRT, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), Governor DeSantis, Health Care Providers

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Frederick Hitchcock

The Devil Is in the Details: Exercising Eminent Domain Powers in Tennessee

City and county attorneys and those representing other governmental entities within Tennessee may soon find themselves regularly exercising their eminent domain powers as infrastructure projects increase across the state and…more

Eminent Domain, Property Valuation, Public Use, Tennessee

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John Jackson

Following Massive Scam, 5,550+ Trademark Applications Filed by “Low-Cost” Filers Invalidated

On January 25, 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) concluded that low-cost trademark filing companies, ABTACH Ltd., 360 Digital Marketing LLC, and Retrocube LLC (collectively, the “Respondents”) were engaged in an…more

Scams, Trademark Registration, Trademarks, USPTO

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Courtney Keehan

PRF Phase 4 and ARP Rural Distribution Application Now Open

The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Application and Attestation Portal is now open for Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution applications. Distributions received can be used for changes in a provider’s operating…more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Fee-for-Service

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Andrew Leffler

Tennessee Banks and Others Participating in Fully Operational Main Street Lending Program

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has announced that the Main Street Lending Program (the Program) is now fully operational and ready to purchase participations in eligible loans that are submitted to the Program by registered…more

Applications, Bank of America, Loans, Main Street Lending Programs

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Jeffrey Maddux

SCOTUS Rules that Race-Conscious Admissions Violate the 14th Amendment

On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled that colleges and universities can no longer consider race as a specific basis in admissions. In what will likely alter the future of affirmative action in higher…more

Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act, College Admissions, Diversity, Educational Institutions

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Calvin Marshall, Jr.

OCR Finalizes Post-Dobbs HIPAA Regulatory Changes Impacting Health Care Organizations

On April 22, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced final regulatory updates to the Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of…more

Attestation Requirements, Covered Entities, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Disclosure, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

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Laura McKinney

Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act - December 2023

Increased reporting obligations are approaching quickly in an effort to crack down on money laundering and other illicit activity. These requirements, which are part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), will impact many…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Money Laundering, Reporting Requirements

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Louis Metcalfe

Client Update – New OIG General Compliance Guidance Released

November 28, 2023 | Legal Update On November 10, 2023, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released its widely anticipated General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG). The OIG had previously announced that it would update…more

Anti-Kickback Statute, Compliance, Fair Market Value, False Claims Act (FCA), Fraud and Abuse

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Martha Culp Millener

FINALLY… SEC Finalizes Crowdfunding Rules

On October 30, 2015, the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted final rules which will allow companies to offer and sell equity and securities through a crowdfunding exemption in the Jumpstart Our Businesses Act…more

Crowdfunding, Final Rules, Investors, JOBS Act, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Rebecca Miller

The Truth About Probate: Turning Fear Into Confidence

Avoiding probate is a goal frequently stated by our estate planning clients. When “probate” is mentioned, it conjures images of conflict, time-consuming legal battles, exorbitant fees, and endless headaches. Clients may also be…more

Asset Protection, Creditor Protection, Estate Planning, Probate, Transfer of Title

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Jason Mirmelstein

Small Business Administration Clarifies Many CARES Act Questions

As many are preparing to submit applications for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans under the Paycheck Protection Program in the CARES Act (the “Program”), the SBA has released guidance in the form of an “Interim Final…more

CARES Act, Interim Final Rules (IFR), SBA, SBA Lending Programs

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Nicholas Nester

Important Update: Changes to Tennessee Franchise Tax and Refund Opportunities

Legal Update Recent legislation signed into law may impact the way your Tennessee franchise tax is calculated and potentially allow you to receive a refund. Refund claims must be filed by November 30, 2024, so action should be…more

Department of Revenue, Franchise Taxes, Franchises, Refunds, Tennessee

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Stephany Pedigo

[Webinar] Estate Planning Doesn't Have to be Scary - October 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Planning ahead for the unknown can be frightening and intimidating. However, our team is here to expel the spine-chilling misconceptions of advance directives, estate planning, and estate administration. Sally Brewer, Stephany…more

Asset Protection, Beneficiaries, Conservators, Elder Issues, End-of-Life-Care

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Dana Perry

[Webinar] Estate Planning Hot Topics: Self-Care for Caregivers, and Financial Planning for Aging Parents and Their Adult Children - March 1st, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm ET

Dana Perry and Greg Willett of Chambliss will host two special guest panelists — Zach Hurst with The Trust Company and Tracy Wood with Alleo Health. We will cover topics such as self-care for caregivers, why it is important to…more

Adult Children, Caregivers, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Webinars

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William Pickering

Breaking News: President Biden Announces Plan to Require Large Private Companies to Mandate COVID Vaccine

In an 11-page memo released this afternoon, President Biden presented a multi-prong plan to combat the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Among other things, the plan indicates that there will be new COVID-related requirements…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Mandates, Executive Orders, Federal Employees, Healthcare Workers

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David Roberts

Securing the Future: The Advantages of Supplemental Needs Trust Planning for High Net Worth Families

In the world of estate planning, high net worth individuals and families increasingly recognize the importance of advanced planning, including the use of supplemental needs trusts (SNTs), as a powerful tool for ensuring the…more

Estate Planning, High Net-Worth, Medicaid, Social Security Income, Third-Party

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Isiah Robinson

Millennials — When Raising Young Children and Caring for Aging Parents Collide

Currently, there is no lack of opinion regarding the millennial generation. As a millennial, it is not hard to understand why. However, despite the potential dividing views on this particular generation, there is one common fact…more

529 Plans, Advance Health Care Directive, Estate Planning, Guardians, Millennials

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Jed Roebuck

PRF Phase 4 and ARP Rural Distribution Application Now Open

The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Application and Attestation Portal is now open for Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution applications. Distributions received can be used for changes in a provider’s operating…more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Fee-for-Service

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Mae Shelley

How Bermuda Prepared Me for Living in Tennessee

Recent severe storms with tornadoes causing extensive damage and several casualties in our area have reminded us that NOW is the time to prepare – if we haven’t already. Before moving to Chattanooga two years ago, I had the…more

Estate Planning, Natural Disasters, Property Insurance, Severe Weather

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Kathleen Siciliano

[Webinar] Navigating Major Shifts — Unpacking and Understanding New Federal Rules on Overtime and Noncompetes - April 29th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am ET

Join us for an insightful webinar where we will explore recently issued federal regulations set to significantly impact the employer/employee relationship. First up, the Department of Labor is significantly raising the salary…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Michael Stewart

What Landlords and Tenants Can Expect From Congress' Extended Eviction Moratorium and Emergency Rental Assistance Fund

In the latest COVID-19 relief act, Congress extended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) imposed eviction moratorium through January 31, 2021, and established a $25 billion fund to assist those who have missed…more

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Eviction, Landlords, Moratorium

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Logan Threadgill

The Importance of Getting Your License Before You Start Your Own Construction Business

Are you thinking about starting your own construction business? If so, whether in the commercial or residential setting, it is imperative to find out if you are required to have a license. Keep in mind each state has its own…more

Contractor's License, Contractor's State License Board, Contractors, General Contractors, Startups

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Mark Turner

Federal Reserve Makes Additional Money Available to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced the details of the Main Street Lending Program (the Program), which is a lending program authorized by the CARES Act for purposes of supporting the economy during the COVID-19…more

CARES Act, Comment Period, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Credit Facilities, Federal Reserve

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Gregory Willett

[Webinar] Estate Planning Hot Topics: Self-Care for Caregivers, and Financial Planning for Aging Parents and Their Adult Children - March 1st, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm ET

Dana Perry and Greg Willett of Chambliss will host two special guest panelists — Zach Hurst with The Trust Company and Tracy Wood with Alleo Health. We will cover topics such as self-care for caregivers, why it is important to…more

Adult Children, Caregivers, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Webinars

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Kirby Waddell Yost

Legal Insights for Emerging Startups

From initial formation through the sale of a business, Chambliss Startup Group is a trusted business partner for all stages of a startup's journey. From the complex situations to the fundamental questions – we are here for it…more

Early Stage Companies, Entrepreneurs, Startups

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