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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

Understanding Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform: Key Legal Changes for Civil Lawsuits

If you’re a property or business owner in Georgia, a new tort reform bill, signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on April 21, 2025, may affect you. It impacts how current and future civil tort lawsuits are handled in Georgia. This…more

Attorney's Fees, Damages, Georgia, Liability, Negligence

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J. Mitchell "Mitch" Barton

Important Tax Compliance Update for Church Operations: New State Ruling Impacts Lodging and Food Services

Prior to this opinion, you might have assumed that funds your church charged for providing food, beverages, or lodging related to a religious activity were tax-exempt and not liable for state sales tax. We are writing to inform…more

501(c)(3), Churches, Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax Exemptions

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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.

Federal Financial Assistance Payments to Continue for Now

A memo issued yesterday by the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget directed federal agencies to pause financial assistance payments or reimbursements, effective at 5 p.m. today. However, this afternoon, a…more

Appeals, Compliance, Enforcement, Federal Funding, Financial Assistance Policies

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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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Bradley Davis

[Event] Labor and Employment Seminar - March 13th, Chattanooga, TN

Join us for an engaging and informative labor-and-employment seminar designed to keep you abreast of the ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscape! This complimentary event is tailored for executives, management, and HR…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Artificial Intelligence, Continuing Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues

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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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Tammi Egenriether

Important Tax Compliance Update for Church Operations: New State Ruling Impacts Lodging and Food Services

Prior to this opinion, you might have assumed that funds your church charged for providing food, beverages, or lodging related to a religious activity were tax-exempt and not liable for state sales tax. We are writing to inform…more

501(c)(3), Churches, Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax Exemptions

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Justin Furrow

[Event] Labor and Employment Seminar - March 13th, Chattanooga, TN

Join us for an engaging and informative labor-and-employment seminar designed to keep you abreast of the ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscape! This complimentary event is tailored for executives, management, and HR…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Artificial Intelligence, Continuing Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues

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Cecilia Young Garrett

Understanding Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform: Key Legal Changes for Civil Lawsuits

If you’re a property or business owner in Georgia, a new tort reform bill, signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on April 21, 2025, may affect you. It impacts how current and future civil tort lawsuits are handled in Georgia. This…more

Attorney's Fees, Damages, Georgia, Liability, Negligence

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Naudia Gray

CTA Reporting Rule Narrowed to Foreign Companies Only

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released its anticipated interim final rule for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)..…more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act, Filing Deadlines

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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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Susan Jones

[Event] Labor and Employment Seminar - March 13th, Chattanooga, TN

Join us for an engaging and informative labor-and-employment seminar designed to keep you abreast of the ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscape! This complimentary event is tailored for executives, management, and HR…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Artificial Intelligence, Continuing Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues

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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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Lisa Kiner

Important Tax Compliance Update for Church Operations: New State Ruling Impacts Lodging and Food Services

Prior to this opinion, you might have assumed that funds your church charged for providing food, beverages, or lodging related to a religious activity were tax-exempt and not liable for state sales tax. We are writing to inform…more

501(c)(3), Churches, Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax Exemptions

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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

CTA Reporting Rule Narrowed to Foreign Companies Only

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released its anticipated interim final rule for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)..…more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act, Filing Deadlines

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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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Kenshandra Mitchell

[Event] Labor and Employment Seminar - March 13th, Chattanooga, TN

Join us for an engaging and informative labor-and-employment seminar designed to keep you abreast of the ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscape! This complimentary event is tailored for executives, management, and HR…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Artificial Intelligence, Continuing Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues

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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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Peter Newman

Health Care Providers Win Record $2.8 Billion Settlement in Landmark Antitrust Case Against Blue Cross Blue Shield

On October 14, 2024, a class of hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers (Provider Plaintiffs) reached a proposed $2.8 billion settlement of antitrust claims against the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and other…more

Antitrust Litigation, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Care Providers, Reimbursements

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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

[Event] Labor and Employment Seminar - March 13th, Chattanooga, TN

Join us for an engaging and informative labor-and-employment seminar designed to keep you abreast of the ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscape! This complimentary event is tailored for executives, management, and HR…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Artificial Intelligence, Continuing Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues

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David Roberts

Estate Planning for Blended Families: Key Considerations to Protect Your Loved Ones

We all remember “The Brady Bunch” — the picture-perfect story of two families seamlessly coming together under one roof, complete with a catchy theme, and every conflict resolved neatly in 22 minutes. But in reality, blending…more

Beneficiaries, Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Estate Planning, Guardianships

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Jed Roebuck

Health Care Providers Win Record $2.8 Billion Settlement in Landmark Antitrust Case Against Blue Cross Blue Shield

On October 14, 2024, a class of hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers (Provider Plaintiffs) reached a proposed $2.8 billion settlement of antitrust claims against the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and other…more

Antitrust Litigation, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Care Providers, Reimbursements

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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

[Event] Labor and Employment Seminar - March 13th, Chattanooga, TN

Join us for an engaging and informative labor-and-employment seminar designed to keep you abreast of the ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscape! This complimentary event is tailored for executives, management, and HR…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Artificial Intelligence, Continuing Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues

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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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