The Hamilton County Herald recently published "A New Path to Happier Outcomes," an article highlighting Jim Exum's motivation for becoming a Rule 31 General Civil Mediator and how his experience as a litigator has helped him expand his practice. Jim often addresses complex cases as a member of Continue Reading
Estate Planning Newsletter – March 2023
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act By: Nick Nester Increased reporting obligations are on the horizon as Congress attempts to crack down on money laundering and other illicit activity. These requirements are part of the newly enacted Corporate Continue Reading
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act
Increased reporting obligations are on the horizon as Congress attempts to crack down on money laundering and other illicit activity. These requirements are part of the newly enacted Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). They will impact many entities, including LLCs formed for investment purposes or to Continue Reading
WDEF News 12 Features Chambliss for ‘Driving Our Economy Forward’
WDEF News 12 highlighted Chambliss in their recent "Driving Our Economy Forward" segment, which profiles local businesses collaborating to meet workforce needs through unique partnerships. “Chambliss is essentially a Chattanooga law firm,” said Mark Cunningham, president and managing Continue Reading
Navigating Veteran Disabilities Under the PACT Act
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act expanded the benefits offered to veterans exposed to toxic substances in Iraq and Afghanistan. For post-9/11 combat veterans, the PACT Act extends the period of time they have to enroll in Veterans Affairs (VA) health care to 10 years Continue Reading
Estate Planning Newsletter – January 2023
Navigating Veteran Disabilities Under the PACT Act By: Colter Parker The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act expanded the benefits offered to veterans exposed to toxic substances in Iraq and Afghanistan. For post-9/11 combat veterans, the PACT Act extends the period of time they Continue Reading
Bill Aiken Recognized for Over Four Decades of Community Commitment
The Chattanoogan recently published "Life with Ferris: Billy Aiken Works Tirelessly for His Community," an article spotlighting Bill Aiken's numerous contributions over the past four decades. In addition to managing his full-time legal practice, Bill also maintains a commitment to impacting Continue Reading
Drew Ellis Published by Knoxville Bar Association
Drew Ellis recently authored an article for the Knoxville Bar Association's (KBA) monthly DICTA publication. In "Do as I Say, Not as I Do," Drew discusses technology aids in fitness and how the attachment to such gadgets often hinders participation or enjoyment of fitness activities. He also shares Continue Reading
New Guidance for Inherited IRAs
Historically, if one inherited an IRA, he or she was able to stretch the distributions over the beneficiary’s lifetime. However, under the SECURE Act, passed in 2019, those stretch out rules were changed for most individuals inheriting IRAs. Under the SECURE Act, the general rule is that the Continue Reading
Estate Planning Newsletter – November 2022
New Guidance for Inherited IRAs By: Shelton Chambers Historically, if one inherited an IRA, he or she was able to stretch the distributions over the beneficiary's lifetime. However, under the SECURE Act, passed in 2019, those stretch out rules were changed for most individuals inheriting Continue Reading