CityScope Magazine recently published "Beyond the Basics" in their 2025 Annual Business Issue, a column featuring insightful interview questions from local human resources professionals. The column includes Eric Kaulfuss' go-to questions for assessing a candidate's growth mindset — what he views as Continue Reading
Treasury Department Will Not Enforce Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Businesses
After months of uncertainty, legal challenges, and changing deadlines under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the Treasury Department issued a press release on March 2, 2025, stating that it would not enforce any penalties or fines under the existing beneficial ownership information (BOI) Continue Reading
The Corporate Transparency Act is Back With a New Deadline of March 21, 2025
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas stayed its nationwide preliminary injunction on beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). With the stay, the Eastern District of Texas aligns itself with the Supreme Continue Reading
Hamilton County Herald Highlights Chambliss’ Paralegal Apprenticeship Program
The Hamilton County Herald recently published an article highlighting Chambliss' paralegal apprenticeship program in partnership with Chattanooga State Community College. The article "Different Routes to Establishing Paralegal Career" explores the two-track program for litigation and transaction Continue Reading
Aricia Gallaher Featured in HealthScope Magazine’s ‘Inspired’ Article
HealthScope Magazine recently published, "Natalie Martin Inspired by Aricia Gallaher," showcasing Aricia’s pivotal mentorship and leadership during Natalie’s early professional career. In the article, Natalie recalls how Aricia approaches her work and consistently handles challenges with grace and Continue Reading
New Executive Order Targets DEI, Reduces Affirmative Action Requirements
On Tuesday, January 21, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity." The new Executive Order condemns corporate and governmental policies on "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) and "diversity, equity, Continue Reading
Federal Financial Assistance Payments to Continue for Now
A memo issued yesterday by the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget directed federal agencies to pause financial assistance payments or reimbursements, effective at 5 p.m. today. However, this afternoon, a federal district court judge temporarily blocked enforcement of the memo Continue Reading
Who Gets the Iron Skillet? A Solution for Avoiding Family Conflict
By: Stephany Pedigo The Chambliss estate planning team often helps families navigate the complexities of administering a loved one's estate. Challenges can arise in addressing the personal property in the estate. Wills commonly provide that personal property is to be evenly distributed among Continue Reading
Chambliss Estate Planning Newsletter – January 2025
Who Gets the Iron Skillet? A Solution for Avoiding Family Conflict By: Stephany Pedigo The Chambliss estate planning team often helps families navigate the complexities of administering a loved one's estate. Challenges can arise in addressing the personal property in the estate. Wills commonly Continue Reading
Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Again by the Fifth Circuit
On December 26, 2024, three days after a Fifth Circuit panel lifted the nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a different panel of the same court vacated the stay order and reinstated the injunction. The court's decision to vacate its order Continue Reading