January 1, 2024, the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) went into effect. This new legislation effects a large number of entities. The purpose of the CTA is to create a national database of companies in the United States that identifies the human beings behind...
The last few years have seen a rapid increase in the availability of so-called “3D” or “4D” ultrasounds. These procedures provide keepsake imaging for expectant parents and are generally performed outside of traditional doctor’s...
Pending legislation can often be a harbinger of change, even if it doesn’t pass the first time around. This legislative session has seen several bills that, while unsuccessful this time, might still be of interest to legislators and lawyers next session…...
The General Assembly is back in session and that means that more than a few items of interest will be considered in the next few months. Here are some matters under consideration that will impact the legal system and the ability of Tennesseans to have access to...
Big changes are coming to Tennessee’s appellate courts in 2017. While news of the move to electronic filing is not new, the recently filed proposed amendments to the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure have some significant changes to make way for the...
Here are a few items of interest to the tort law practitioner stemming from the Tennessee General Assembly’s last session… There are two new laws that relate to healthcare liability actions. One such law (HB0713/SB0889, sponsored by Rep. Wilburn,...
Following the adoption by Tennessee voters in 2014 of a constitutional amendment giving the legislature confirmation power over the governor’s judicial appointees, the General Assembly has been tasked with determining how the legislature will exercise this authority. ...