TURN THE PAGE AND DON’T LOOK BACK As an attorney practicing for over 30 years, Kelli counsels many clients through change and moving forward to better their businesses, their lives, and their personal growth. It’s not always an easy thing to do, but it is usually the most rewarding. It’s important in that process to […]
NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JAN 1, 2025 IN TENNESSEE
NEW LAWS IN TENNESSEE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 The State of Tennessee has several new laws going into effect in 2025. Some of the 18 new laws are pretty mundane, others controversial. Age verification for pornography Last year, Tennessee lawmakers passed a law requiring age verification for pornography websites. But to restrict children from accessing […]
NEW LAW – CORPORATE REPORTING A MUST
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduces new reporting requirements aimed at enhancing corporate transparency and preventing the illicit use of anonymous shell companies for money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illicit activities. Key provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act include: Beneficial Ownership Reporting: The Act requires most corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and similar entities […]
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, Helping small business grow
Kelli Haas is proud to represent James and Debbi Whitlock and their car wash businesses growing under Great White Express. The Whitlocks are good people who Kelli now calls friends. There have been crazy highs and lows watching the Whitlock’s businesses grow, and it has all been for the good. James Whitlock was in the […]
The Supreme Court Ruled Against Large Employer Mandatory Vaccine or Testing
THE SUPREME COURT HAS SPOKEN Large employers have been awaiting the decision and it is here. The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide. Employers who had decided to not […]
President Biden Vaccine Mandate Halted
On Friday, a U.S. appeals court upheld the decision to put a hold on the federal order by President Biden for companies with 100 workers or more to require COVID-19 vaccines. The Court rejected a challenge by President Biden’s administration. This comes after many states have begun passing anti-vaccine discrimination laws. The order does not […]
FEDERAL VACCINATION AND TESTING MANDATES MONITORED
FEDERAL VACCINATION AND TESTING MANDATES Employers are now debating mandatory vaccination and testing for their employees. It is a balance between safety and legal rights for their employees and best business practices. President Biden’s executive order requires vaccinations for all federal employees and those working at healthcare facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid. Private companies, […]
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 […]
The Tennessee Supreme Court and Governor Issue New Covid Orders
SUPREME COURT UPDATED ORDER The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued an updated order governing court practices during the pandemic as follows: (1) The suspension of all jury trials is extended through the close of business on Friday, February 26, 2021, subject only to exceptions which may be granted by the Chief Justice on a case-by-case […]
