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
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
Charitable Remainder Trusts: Structural Nuances and Planning Considerations
By: David Roberts Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) remain a key strategy in philanthropic and tax planning, particularly for clients facing significant liquidity events or seeking to diversify highly appreciated, low-yielding assets. When structured properly, a CRT can allow donors to support Continue Reading
Staying Ahead in 2026: Legal Trends and Insights You Should Know
Entering a new year often brings change, as businesses and individuals navigate a legal landscape shaped by regulatory developments, technological advancements, and evolving expectations. Each area of law presents its own considerations, and staying aware of emerging trends can support more Continue Reading
Supporting Grief in the Workplace
By: Sally Brewer Grief is a complicated but universal experience. Still, how you and your colleague handle it around the water cooler is anything but typical. Let's take inventory of your approach to a coworker's loss. By sharing what I've experienced as a family caregiver and elder care Continue Reading
Health Care: Reminder to Providers and Health Plans: Upcoming Compliance Deadline for Updates to HIPAA Notices of Privacy Practice
Many providers and health plans are aware that recent regulatory changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule from 2024 were invalidated in court on June 18, 2025. However, as a reminder, one Privacy Rule change that survived and remains in effect is the requirement that providers and health plans that create Continue Reading
Intellectual Property: The Hidden Minefield in PR and Marketing
Every public relations (PR) campaign is also an intellectual property (IP) decision — even if it doesn't feel like one. A single social media post can spark a lawsuit. User-generated content can carry unexpected liability. Artificial intelligence (AI) is introducing new legal gray areas every day. Continue Reading
What’s New — Recent Legislative Changes Expanding ABLE Account Opportunities
By: Rebecca Miller Previously in "Understanding ABLE Accounts — What They Are and How They Work," we covered the basics of ABLE accounts — what they are, who qualifies, and how they help individuals with disabilities save for the future. Now, we turn to the exciting part: recent Continue Reading
Understanding ABLE Accounts: What They Are and How They Work
By: Rebecca Miller For individuals with disabilities and their families, saving for the future has long presented unique challenges due to the asset limits tied to essential government benefits. ABLE accounts — tax-advantaged savings accounts authorized under the Achieving a Better Life Continue Reading