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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SECOND ROUND PPP BEING RELEASED NEXT WEEK
If you applied for the first round of the PaycheckProtection Program, you may be entitled to apply for, and receive funds, for the second round. You need to show a 25% reduction in net income for at least one quarter in 2020. Gather your information, contact your financial institution that processed your first PPP, and […]
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 […]
