By: Alexis B. Crutchfield Are you looking for a way to decrease your income tax obligation after retirement while supporting your alma mater or a favorite charity? A charitable gift annuity may be the right answer for you. The American Council on Gift Annuities defines a charitable gift Continue Reading
SCOTUS Rules that Race-Conscious Admissions Violate the 14th Amendment
On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled that colleges and universities can no longer consider race as a specific basis in admissions. In what will likely alter the future of affirmative action in higher education, the justices ruled that the admissions programs at the University of Continue Reading
Bad Dog! Toy Maker in the Trademark Dog House Over “Bad Spaniel’s” Parody
Photo Credit: Bloomberg.com On June 8, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling that a dog chew toy in the shape of a JACK DANIEL'S whiskey bottle and marketed under the name BAD SPANIEL'S, intended as a parody, would not be afforded heightened protections typically granted to Continue Reading
Cathy Dorvil Discusses CLDC Impact in EDGE Magazine
EDGE Magazine recently published "CLDC Aims to Build Diversity, Inclusion in Legal Community and Throughout the City," an article highlighting the Chattanooga Legal Diversity Consortium (CLDC) and their mission to improve minority representation in our local legal community. Cathy Dorvil, who has Continue Reading
New Florida Law Gets Serious About Offsite Storage of Patient Information
On May 8, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new restrictions into law for health care providers that utilize resources outside the U.S. While the majority of the new law affects the real estate industry in Florida, it also includes key updates to the Florida Electronic Health Records Continue Reading
WDEF News 12 Highlights Paralegal Apprenticeship Program at Chambliss
WDEF News 12 featured Chambliss in their recent "Driving Our Economy Forward" segment following the progression of Chambliss' paralegal apprenticeship program in partnership with Chattanooga State Community College. The two-track program announced in November 2022 is Tennessee's first Continue Reading
Distinctiveness and Why It Matters to Your Brand Published in EDGE Magazine
Stephen Adams and Drew Ellis recently authored "Distinctiveness and Why It Matters to Your Brand" for the June 2023 issue of EDGE Magazine. The article provides guidance on selecting a strong trademark for business owners. It also discusses the "distinctiveness spectrum," which evaluates a potential Continue Reading
Estate and Succession Planning Considerations for Business Owners
By: David B. Roberts Estate planning is important for everyone but is especially vital for the future success of small businesses. Proactively planning for the death or retirement of business owners removes uncertainty surrounding ownership transitions and allows owners to set their businesses up Continue Reading
Chambliss Estate Planning Newsletter – May 2023
April Showers Bring May Flowers... to Chambliss! Thank you to everyone who attended our elder law event! Special thanks to Flowers by Gil and Curt for providing the lovely blooms and arrangement assistance. Check out some photos from the event! Estate and Succession Planning Considerations Continue Reading
Jim Catanzaro Adds Speech and Hearing Center to Volunteer Service in Chattanooga Community
The Hamilton County Herald recently published "Catanzaro Guiding Speech and Hearing Plan," an article highlighting Jim Catanzaro's newest volunteer endeavor as board chair of The Speech and Hearing Center. In the article, Jim discusses how volunteering allows him to combine his personal and Continue Reading