By: Stephany Pedigo Days ago, I watched our baby girl back out of our driveway in her trusty SUV that once belonged to her grandparents to venture boldly to a new state and new chapter in her life. This fall marks the third and final time we will send one of our precious children off to begin Continue Reading
Chambliss Estate Planning Newsletter – September 2023
A Parent's Tale — Preparing for the College Send-Off By: Stephany Pedigo Days ago, I watched our baby girl back out of our driveway in her trusty SUV that once belonged to her grandparents to venture boldly to a new state and new chapter in her life. This fall marks the third and final Continue Reading
Cecilia Garrett Chairs Chattanooga Bar Association’s Book Club for Busy Lawyers
The Hamilton County Herald recently published "CBA Brings Book Club With Tale of Murder in Chattanooga," which highlights Cecilia Garrett's role as chair of the Chattanooga Bar Association's (CBA) book club. The article discusses how Cecilia's appreciation for reading influenced her to lead a book Continue Reading
Cecilia Garrett Balances Legal Practice, Professional Associations With Family Life
The Hamilton County Herald recently published "Garrett Masters Art of Staying Busy," featuring Cecilia Garrett's practice and how she manages a full, diverse schedule. In the article, Cecilia discusses how various internships influenced her path to litigation law and how she balances her career with Continue Reading
Chambliss Estate Planning Newsletter – July 2023
A Win-Win Situation: How Charitable Gift Annuities Provide Benefits for Both Donor and Recipient By: Alexis 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 Continue Reading
Supreme Court Clarifies Employer Test for Religious Accommodations
For almost 50 years, employers (and courts) considering requests for religious accommodation have evaluated whether the requested accommodation imposed more than a de minimis burden on the organization. If so, the accommodation constituted an undue hardship and could be denied. But on June 29, 2023, Continue Reading
A Win-Win Situation: How Charitable Gift Annuities Provide Benefits for Both Donor and Recipient
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