CLE Programming

Attorney Timothy Crenshaw and Timothy Gibbons will discuss potential pitfalls when drafting allegations relating to specific construction issues that may unintentionally result in loss of insurance coverage, including allegations of intentional conduct, defects, water damage, and the scope of work.

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Updates from the 6th Circuit Social Security Law and new regulations are necessary for today's practice in disability law. This year's program offers these topics along with ethics and best practices in vocational expert testimony. You will also hear from a panel of resource representatives to help you identify assistance for your clients. Judge David Ettinger will address on the record issues and Judge Jane Stranch will speak on Sixth Circuit Social Security law.

Open records, open meetings, Tennessee's Clean Water Act and ethics are on the agenda for this year's annual forum. We will also have a briefing of this year's legislative updates and best practices and rules for parliamentary procedures. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with practitioners and local government attorneys across the state.

Updates in employment law, the latest in mergers and acquisitions, career options for in-house counsel and privilege considerations when working with corporate subsidiaries are on the agenda for this year's annual forum. We will also hear from Professor Joan MacLeod Heminway of The University of Tennessee on data security and its impact on the role of in-house counsel along with a review of corporate governance. This year's roundtable discussion will offer various perspectives on contract management and procurements.

Join tort and appellate lawyers from across the state to learn about the topics that will impact your practice. You will hear about the latest updates on the appellate court's new e-filing process, updates in tort law, a review of the claims evaluation process and practice pointers for insurance coverage and bad faith. Hon. Neil Thomas, Hon. Kyle Hendrick and Former Chief Justice Janice Holder will discuss effective lawyering in front of juries and Dean Bill Koch of Nashville School of Law will address ethical considerations and professionalism in appellate practice.

The 2018 Intellectual Property forum will include presentations on patent, trademark, and copyright issues. Practitioners may attend any or all of the presentations based on their learning needs.

The morning sessions will address viral trademarks, how to protect software using intellectual property and Supreme Court updates on trademarks and copyrights. The afternoon sessions will address blockchain technology, Supreme Court updates on patents, and patent eligibility subject matter.

The 15th Annual Tennessee Bar Association Bankruptcy Forum will take place April 27-29, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.Please make plans now to join us in this wonderful and relaxing setting for an informative and unique presentation of current issues of interest to a wide variety of bankruptcy attorneys. Ten hours of CLE credit are available for this program, including three hours of ethics.

Join estate planning and probate practitioners from across the state at TBA's annual forum. Speakers will address family law issues, IRA planning and best practices, Medicare benefits and our legislative update with Albert Secor of Southeastern Trust Company. The popular probate panel returns with Chancellor Jeffrey Atherton, Judge Kathleen Gomes and attorneys Matthew Thorton and Jennifer Exum to offer guidance and answer questions. You will have the opportunity to visit with colleagues, learn from sponsors and share ideas during lunch.