The TBA’s Immigration Section will host a one-hour webcast on March 31 exploring what attorneys need to know in this period of enhanced immigration enforcement to counsel clients and be on the look out for notario fraud, which can be prevalent in immigrant communities. Make plans now to join Edith Johnson with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee in Knoxville to learn more. The webcast will run from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. Immigration Section members get registration discounts. Not a section member? Join here.

The TBA will host the next installment of its IP Webcast Series on March 19 from 11 a.m. to noon CDT. The webcast will focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on prior art and its implications for patent law. The course also will look at the future of AI-generated disclosures. For more information and to register visit the TBA website. Intellectual Property Section members save on registration costs. Not a member? Join now!

The TBA will host the “Applying for Clemency in Tennessee: Process and Practical Tips” webcast on March 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. CDT. The event will feature a panel discussion on the clemency process, offering practical guidance and key considerations for those seeking clemency in the state. For registration, speaker details and the agenda, visit the TBA website.

The Intellectual Property Webcast Series 2025: From FTC to ROI will take place on April 10 from 11 a.m. to noon CDT. This online event will cover key topics in intellectual property, with more details to be announced soon on the TBA website.

Elder Law Basics 2025, a virtual CLE program designed for attorneys new to elder law or seeking a refresher, will take place on April 10 from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. CDT. The program will cover key aspects of elder law, with experienced practitioners providing insights on recent developments and best practices. Registrants will receive connection details and course materials the week of the event. For information and to register visit the TBA website.

The TBA Young Lawyers Division will host a new installment in its Rookie Series on April 4 at noon CDT. "Beyond the Courtroom: Exploring Different Career Paths with a Law Degree" will feature a panel of young attorneys who are shaping their careers in fields beyond the courtroom. From in-house counsel and lobbying, to sitting on the bench as a judge and working in academia, panelists in a variety of fields will offer insights into the wide range of opportunities available to law students and young attorneys. The program is free for all TBA members. CLE credit is available for a fee of $50. Get more information and register.

The TBA Corporate Counsel Section will hold its annual forum virtually on March 28. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT, will include sessions on the complexities of attorney/client privilege for in-house counsel, an employment law update, a Supreme Court update and a look at how AI can impact contract negotiations. Participants include Nashville lawyer John Edwin Gerth with Epstein Becker Green, Atlanta lawyer Alex Koskey and Memphis lawyer Matthew White with Baker Donelson, and University of Tennessee professor Hemant Sharma. Section members receive discounts on registration costs. Not a member yet? Join here.

The TBA Intellectual Property Section will continue its webcast series on March 19 with a session on "The Impact of AI on Prior Art.” The webcast will run from 11 a.m. to noon CDT. Watch for more details coming soon.

TBA’s annual Elder Law Forum will take place in person July 25 at the Belmont College of Law. This event will offer insights from top professionals and an opportunity for attendees to network with other lawyers in the elder law practice area. Forum topics will include Medicaid and TennCare, undue influence, office systems and AI, Veterans Affairs benefits and ethics. Elder Law Section members receive a discounted rate to attend. Register now!

More defendants in copyright actions are attacking the copyright registration application and deposit materials and using referral to the copyright office under 17 U.S.C. 411 to hinder or defeat copyright claims. TBA's IP Webcast series continues on March 5 at noon CST with Knoxville attorney John Wood of Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis on Protecting Your Copyright Registration. Wood will review current cases attacking copyright registrations and discuss how to avoid these issues. Intellectual Property Section members save on registration costs. Not a member? Join now!