More On the Liability of a Social Host
(Or, Do Not Bring a Knife to a Gunfight)
By:  Dennis R. McClane

The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
Net Operating Loss Carrybacks and the Homebuyers’ Tax Credit
By:  Darsi N. Sirknen

IN RE ESTATE OF TANNER:
The Tennessee Supreme Court Addresses the Recovery of Medicaid Benefits
By:  J. Eric Butler

FONCES
New tax laws affect family-owned LLCs with rental income.
By:  Richard S. Matlock & Darsi N. Sirknen

Red Flags Rule
The FTC’s initiative for fighting identity theft.
By:  Eric L. Reagan

A Primer on Mechanics’ and Materialmen’s Liens
The requirements for remote contractors to perfect a lien claim under Tennessee law.
By:  W. Michael Baisley

The Importance of Witness Preparation
Why time devoted to preparing a witness is well worth it.
By:  Howard E. Jarvis

Summary Judgment in Tennessee
The summary judgment standard in Tennessee is now tougher.
By:  Meghan H. Morgan

Top Ten Contract Tips
Avoiding the potential traps and pitfalls for the unwary.
By:  J. Nicholas Arning, Jr.

IRS Collection Function
Dealing with IRS collection actions.
By:  J. Eric Butler

Significant Tax Changes in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
A discussion of the key tax provisions in the legislation.
By:  Kevin N. Perkey

COBRA Subsidy Provisions Included in the Recovery Act
The new government-funded COBRA premium assistance program.
By:  Sonda L. Gifford

Current Economy Creates Interesting Estate Planning Opportunities
Tax strategies to combat decreasing stock values.
By:  Robert S. Marquis

Key Changes in the New FMLA Regulations
A new set of regulations interpreting the Family and Medical Leave Act.
By:  Sonda L. Gifford

The Winds of Change
How an Obama White House may change the employment and tax laws.
By:  J. Chadwick Hatmaker, Dale C. Allen, and Robert S. Marquis

IRS Examination and Collection Functions
A basic overview.
By:  J. Eric Butler

Commercial Leases
Landlords and tenants need to notice each other.
By:  Dean T. Howell

Preserving and Producing Electronically Stored Information
Numerous issues have arisen regarding the requirements for retaining and producing electronically stored information.
By:  Robert L. Vance

Income and Estate Tax Benefits of Conservation Easements
Use of the conservation easement to qualify for charitable deductions.
By:  Darsi N. Sirknen

Making Sure You and Your Employees Are On the Same Page
The Importance of Proper Documentation.
By:  J. Keith Coates

Construction Contracts
What’s new for owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors.
By:  J. Ford Little

Estate Freeze Techniques - Part 2
Use of GRATs and DIGITs as part of an effective estate plan.
By:  O.E. “Sonny” Schow, IV

New “No-Match” Rules?
The Current State of the On-Again, Off-Again Regulations.
By:  Sonda L. Gifford

Do You Know the Rest of the Story?  Should You?
Practical and legal considerations when searching the internet for information about job applicants.  
By:  J. Chadwick Hatmaker

Estate Freeze Techniques - Part 1
Use of GRATs and DIGITs as part of an effective estate plan.
By:  O.E. “Sonny” Schow, IV

Return Preparer Penalties
A change in the playing field between the IRS, taxpayers, and their advisors.
By:  Dale C. Allen