FLORIDA ATTORNEY FEES When drafting contracts in Florida always ensure you provide for the correct attorney fee clauses. This ensures you can recoup your attorney fees and costs if there is a dispute over the contract or agreement. Florida generally follows the rule that each side pays its own fees unless a statute or contract […]
Car Accidents in Florida and Tennessee
Car Accident Filing Deadlines in Florida and Tennessee Two states. Two very different clocks. Here is what every crash victim should know before it is too late. By Kelli Haas, Kelli Haas & Associates — licensed in Florida and Tennessee Picture two nearly identical crashes. Same rear-end collision, same neck and back injuries, same insurance […]
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 LAWS FOR TENNESSEE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 IN TENNESSEE On July 1, 2024, several new laws will go into effect to crack down on crime and ensure public safety. The changes include a variety of enhancements for different offenses, limited sentencing reduction for inmates, and increased punishment for assault against a police officer. One of the […]
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 TENNESSEE LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
KHA provides you up to date information for all the new Tennessee laws. Below are the newest ones of which you should be aware: SB0868 – Penalties for text and telephone solicitations This law provides that text messages from solicitors may not be made between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.. They also […]
REMOTE EMPLOYEES UPDATE
A top ten topic I have dealt with for my business clients during and post the height of the pandemic is remote employees. Specifically, that advice surrounds compliance with employment laws and liability surrounding those employees. The best thing any business owner can do is keep track of all communications and agreements. Here are some […]
NEW 2023 FLORIDA LAWS
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 […]
Benefit Corporations Certified as B Corps
Did you know that there are three types of for profit corporations in Tennessee? Our clients form C Corporations, S Corporations, and For Profit Benefit Corporations. Many people believe that the For Profit Benefit Corporation is a “B Corp”. Actually, the For Profit Benefit Corporation then applies to be certified as a B Corp. Even […]
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 […]
