Virtual Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners

December 16-17, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. | Virtual

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

December 16, 2021
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Hot Topics in Healthcare Liabilities

Discover all the latest developments in healthcare liabilities as Alan Bean presents what’s new and trending in this ever-challenging practice area.

9:05 a.m.-10:05 p.m.
Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Practice

Should you or should you not? Explore all the what-ifs and ethical considerations in real estate practice with David Anthony.

10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
15-Minute Break
10:20 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
Tennessee Prompt Pay Act & Construction Lien Act

Curious about the Tennessee Prompt Pay Act and other rights and responsibilities in the construction arena? Join Chris and Joe as they answer all of your pressing questions on this and more!
11:25 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
Privacy Law Updates

Suing someone for invading your privacy seems like a daunting task, but Tennessee law does provide some options for navigating this challenge in today’s world. From HIPAA to the FTC, join Tara as she provides an update on what’s new in privacy law.

12:25 p.m.-12:55 p.m.
30-Minute Break
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hemp and Marijuana Law Update

Defense attorney Joe Fuson is back with his popular hot topic and everything you need to know about hemp & marijuana laws in Tennessee.

2:05 p.m.-3:05 p.m.
Land Use – What’s New in Tennessee

Planning, controlling and the rights of property! Join George as he discusses his best tips for establishing community standards, zoning regulations, handling disputes and more.

3:05 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
15-Minute Break
3:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
Commercial Leasing & Tenant Bankruptcy

Session description coming soon!
4:25 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
Ethical Considerations in Custody Cases

Custody cases can be tricky to navigate. Learn what to do and what not to do when taking on these types of cases, including: entering the relationship, identifying who is the client, obligation of the attorney with regards to child sexual abuse and more.

Day 2

December 17, 2021
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Crypto Currency & Estate Planning

Session description coming soon!
9:05 a.m.-10:05 p.m.
Ethics in Personal Injury from the TBPR

Find out the most common violations of the Rules of Professional Responsibility that arise in personal injury cases, such as: diligence and communication issues, IOLTA and expediting litigation, candor toward the tribunal, impartiality and decorum of the tribunal, and communications about legal services.
10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
15-Minute Break
10:20 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
Conservatorships in a Post-Pandemic World

Session description coming soon!
11:25 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
Compensable Injuries in Workers’ Comp

What’s an injury worth? Find out how to navigate this and more with returning favorite, Kitty Boyte!
12:25 p.m.-12:55 p.m.
30-Minute Break
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Product Liability Law

In this session, George will provide an overview and refresher of commonly asserted product liability claims in Tennessee. The discussion will include and an analysis of the tests that plaintiffs must satisfy to carry their burden when establishing liability, common defenses to product liability claims, and a review in recent cases from the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

2:05 p.m.-3:05 p.m.
Intersection of Workers Compensation and Employment Law

Discover how employment law and workers’ compensation law intersect and what you need to know about both going into 2022!
3:05 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
15-Minute Break
3:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
Medical Benefits in Workers’ Comp Cases

Session description coming soon!
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