Lessons From a Caregiver: When Preparation Becomes a Gift By: Amy Boulware I have been a caregiver for thirty-four years. At different times, that meant parenting, caring for my grandmother, helping my mother through cancer, and, in the last few years, supporting my father as he aged. I am Continue Reading
Impersonation Attempts Targeting Chambliss Contacts
Dear Valued Chambliss Clients and Friends of the Firm, I am writing to bring an urgent matter to your attention. Very recently, we identified a fraudulent text message sent to one of our contacts from an unfamiliar phone number, in which the sender impersonates a Chambliss attorney. The message Continue Reading
Lessons From a Caregiver: When Preparation Becomes a Gift
By: Amy Boulware I have been a caregiver for thirty-four years. At different times, that meant parenting, caring for my grandmother, helping my mother through cancer, and, in the last few years, supporting my father as he aged. I am also part of the circle of support for my mother-in-law, who Continue Reading
CMS Claims Attachment Rule: Frequently Asked Questions for Health Care Providers and Organizations
Q: What is the CMS claims attachment rule? A: The CMS claims attachment rule establishes HIPAA standards for documentation submitted to support electronic health care claims transactions and the digital signatures used in conjunction with them. The rule requires standardized electronic submission Continue Reading
CMS Finalizes Long-Awaited Standards for Health Care Claims Attachment Transactions
Key Takeaways "The 1980s called, and they want their fax machines back." – CMS Director Dr. Mehmet Oz On May 26, 2026, regulations went into effect that, for the first time, established HIPAA standards for documentation submitted to support electronic health care claims transactions and the Continue Reading
Elder Financial Exploitation and Scam Prevention: What Families Need to Know
By: Sally Brewer As National Elder Law Month comes to an end, a time dedicated to raising awareness around the legal needs of older adults and their families, we are highlighting a significant issue facing this population today: financial exploitation. Our estate planning team regularly works Continue Reading
Tennessee’s New Rules for Noncompetes and Other Restrictive Covenants — Changes Coming July 1
Picture this: Your star sales rep jumps ship to join your primary competitor. Is your noncompete enforceable? What about other restrictive covenants? Tennessee's new law, effective July 1, 2026, will sharpen answers to these questions. Over the past few years, some states and the Federal Trade Continue Reading
Chambliss Estate Planning Newsletter – May 2026
How Does Divorce Impact Estate Planning in Tennessee? Revocation Laws, Trust Considerations, and Next Steps By: Jennifer "Jenni" Chambers-Smith The dissolution of a marriage is not only a significant life event emotionally — it also has a substantial impact on an estate plan. While there Continue Reading
How Does Divorce Impact Estate Planning in Tennessee?
Revocation Laws, Trust Considerations, and Next Steps By: Jennifer "Jenni" Chambers-Smith The dissolution of a marriage is not only a significant life event emotionally — it also has a substantial impact on an estate plan. While there may be a sense of relief once a final decree is entered, Continue Reading
Protecting Client AI Use in Litigation
A Legal Analysis of Warner v. Gilbarco, Inc., - F.Supp.3d -, 2026 WL 373043 (E.D. Mich. Feb. 10, 2026) A recent federal court decision offers new early guidance on how courts may treat client use of artificial intelligence in litigation — but it also raises important unanswered questions. In Continue Reading