UPDATE FROM KHA’S FLORIDA OFFICE Florida has new laws affecting lobbying restrictions and motorists and other changes that will take affect Januar 1, 2023. Other laws passed involve land-preservation money, allowing local governments to publish legal notices online instead of in newspapers and ending a controversial practice in the property-insurance system. Below are the changes […]
NEW TENNESSEE LAWS TAKING EFFECT JAN 1 2023
On January 1, 2023 more new laws will go into effect. These laws relate to medical records, subscription service cancellations, early retirement for emergency communications personnel and mail-order pharmaceuticals. They will be enforced starting in 2023. “Dallas’s Law,” is the most well known. This law was was named for Dallas “DJ” Barrett, who died after […]
Mental Health and Children
MENTAL HEALTH AND OUR CHILDREN I don’t normally include my family on my blogs. But with the passing of Twitch I wanted to share this photo of my daughter with him. This loss has hit home for many young people especially in my world, those that love dance. I have seen countless photos like this […]
FIREWORKS LIABILITY
I have kids and have set off many fireworks. It is fun. However, there is a risk to people and property when you light something up. Neighbor relations are invaluable. So think before you aim that firecracker. Fireworks are dangerous. The explosions and fire destroy property and people can be injured. In some states, and […]
JUNETEENTH FEDERAL HOLIDAY
We receive questions about holidays from our business clients all the time. The next federal holiday is Juneteenth. This year, it is celebrated on June 20, 2022 for employment purposes. Juneteenth celebrates when slaves were freed, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. Recognition of Juneteenth gained traction after the […]
NEW LAWS IN TENNESSEE
On July 1 the following new laws will take effect in Tennessee: HB 1895: Allows the state to withhold money from schools if they don’t use a student’s sex at the time of birth for sports participation. SB 2153: Bans transgender females from participating in higher education female sports. HB 0210: Local school systems now have […]
KHA’S FLORIDA OFFICE HELPS TENNESSEE CLIENTS
KELLI HAAS LOVES HELPING TENNESSEE CLIENTS WITH FLORIDA INTERESTS It’s no secret Kelli Haas loves practicing in both her Brentwood, Tennessee and Sandestin, Florida offices. Kelli was first licensed in Florida and has formed her law practice to be able to practice from both offices. A growing trend that Kelli loves is helping her Tennessee […]
MANDATORY VACCINATIONS IN EMPLOYMENT LAW
KHA’s business/employer clients have asked whether they can require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Employers have an obligation to ensure that their employees have a healthy and safe work environment. Failing to do so could lead to an employee complaint or lawsuit against the company. Can an employer require employees to be vaccinated? The […]
KHA CONTINUES ACCESSIBILITY TO CLIENTS
There is a lot going on right now. There is some potential uncertainty again for businesses and schools regarding new mandates. Do not forget that we have been here before and we can weather any storm. Whatever it may be: employee policies, business practices, liabilities, school issues, financial assistance, KHA is here for you. I […]
GOVERNOR LEE LIFTS BAN ON SCHOOL SPORTS EFFECTIVE FEB 1
SCHOOL SPORTS BAN LIFTED AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2021 With the decline in COVID cases in Tennessee, Governor Lee lifts the ban on school sports attendance so that more than immediate family can attend school sports. This is great news for cheer, dance, friends, and family. Thank you Governor Lee. We are here to help […]
