With state, local, and federal governments beginning a new emphasis on infrastructure growth and improvements, many individuals owning property along roadways, railways, and other infrastructure areas, may soon find themselves confronted with a governmental entity seeking to take possession of their Continue Reading
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 country. The ability to condemn private property for public use is an Continue Reading
Now Open: Provider Relief Fund Portal for Reporting
On July 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opened its Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Remember, this first 90-day reporting window — closing on September 30, 2021 — is for reporting by Provider Continue Reading
Health Care Providers Must Comply With OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standards by July 5
On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its long-awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). A notable feature of the ETS, in addition to the timing of its issuance over a year into the pandemic, is that it applies only to employers providing health Continue Reading
Brad Davis Published by the Washington Legal Foundation
The Washington Legal Foundation recently published Brad Davis in its latest Legal Opinion Letter. In his article "Federal Court Finds Arbitration Act’s Transportation-Worker Exemption Inapplicable to Local Delivery Driver," Brad discusses a recent decision from the Southern District of Florida, Bean Continue Reading
Initial PRF Reporting Deadline Extended to September 30; Other New Deadlines Provided
On Friday, June 11, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced four new deadlines for using and reporting on Provider Relief Fund (PRF) distributions. The new guidance was issued through an updated Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements and Continue Reading
Jeffrey Maddux Profiled in EDGE Magazine for Chattanooga Bar Leadership
EDGE Magazine recently published "Jeffrey Maddux hopes to rebuild connections in leading the Chattanooga Bar Association," an article discussing Jeffrey Maddux's current practice and the plans he has for his year as the president of the Chattanooga Bar Association. Describing Chattanooga as having a Continue Reading
Estate Planning Update – 06.09.21
Join us on July 15 for an Estate Planning Webinar! Elder Planning ABCs for Higher Net Worth Families Join Chambliss and High Ground for a webinar that will cover how to begin discussing elder planning before crisis. It can be a delicate conversation to have with your parents, loved ones, or Continue Reading
Tennessee Further Solidifies Itself as a Top State for Trusts
For years, we have known that Tennessee has one of the most robust trust codes in the country. While this is surprisingly not one of the main topics at dinner tables nationwide, more than just Tennessee residents can share these incredible attributes. Due to new legislation Gov. Bill Lee signed into Continue Reading
Tennessee Health Care Legislation 2021 Update — General Assembly Passes CON Reform Bill
During the recently concluded 2021 legislative session, the Tennessee General Assembly passed several significant bills that will affect health care practices in Tennessee. The bills passed include a fairly significant update to Tennessee's certificate of need (CON) statute that is currently Continue Reading