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
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
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
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
Artificial Intelligence and Privilege: What Clients Need to Know
A Legal Analysis of United States v. Heppner, --- F. Supp. 3d ---, 2026 WL 436479 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 17, 2026) A recent federal court decision is a reminder that using AI tools in connection with legal issues can pose real risks. On February 17, 2026, Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the United States District Continue Reading
Chambliss Estate Planning Newsletter – March 2026
Charitable Remainder Trusts: Structural Nuances and Planning Consideration By: David Roberts How a Charitable Remainder Trust Works At its core, a CRT is an irrevocable split-interest trust. It pays a specified amount to one or more noncharitable beneficiaries for a term of up to 20 years Continue Reading
Chambliss Estate Planning Newsletter – January 2026
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 Continue Reading