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Estate Planning and Personal Property
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Estate Planning and Personal Property

Prior to meeting with us, many of our clients have felt overwhelmed by estate planning. Often, they are more concerned about the smaller aspects of estate planning than the larger ones. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). We help our clients plan to protect all of their interests, both big and small. Frequently, clients have sentimental items that they wish to pass to family or friends upon their death. While these items may be of little financial…
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Oak Court Mall in East Memphis to be put up for auction
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Oak Court Mall in East Memphis to be put up for auction

Oak Court Mall empty sits Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Memphis.Oak Court Mall will be going up for auction at the end of the year, according to a foreclosure notice dated Dec. 6. The mall, located at 4465 Poplar Ave., has struggled to attract and retain tenants in recent years and the owner, Washington Prime Group, filed for bankruptcy last year. The Ohio-based company struggled significantly during the early stages of the pandemic, losing $133.9 million in the first nine months of 2020. Originally opened in 1988, Oak Court Mall is anchored by Macy’s and Dillard’s. The property started…
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Red Flags in Physician Contracts
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Red Flags in Physician Contracts

In recent years, we’ve seen physician contracts increase in length, complexity and burdens on employed physicians. There are lots of red flags that physicians need to be aware of when reviewing their potential contracts. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Physician contracts contain a wide variety of terms and obligations and can be very specific. It is essential that physicians review their proposed employment contracts with a specialized attorney so they fully understand the potential consequences and…
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BCBS names Jenni Bradley to head strategy, planning and more Chattanooga-area career moves
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BCBS names Jenni Bradley to head strategy, planning and more Chattanooga-area career moves

BCBS names Bradley to head strategy, planning BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has promoted Jenni Bradley to director of strategy and planning in the provider network management division, according to a news release. Bradley will oversee teams responsible for developing and maintaining relationships that support BlueCross provider networks in providing high-quality care to members. She’ll also work on contracting efforts and coordinated strategies that encourage evidence-based treatment in practices and healthcare facilities across the state, the release stated. “We’re excited to have Jenni leading development and support of innovation concepts that enhance how we work with providers on behalf of our…
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Estate Planning Terms to Know
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Estate Planning Terms to Know

Estate planning is an incredibly important tool, not just for the wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing guardians for minor children, choosing healthcare agents to make decisions for you should you become ill, minimizing taxes so you can pass more wealth onto your family members, and stating how…
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Vote on SECURE Act 2.0 could help you save for retirement while paying off student debt
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Vote on SECURE Act 2.0 could help you save for retirement while paying off student debt

Americans saddled with student debt who have trouble saving for retirement could get a major boost, but it’s up to Congress to do its job – and quickly. Congress has until year-end to pass the SECURE Act 2.0, a package of proposed retirement changes to help Americans save more for retirement. Tucked into the broad package is a measure that would allow employers to count employees’ student loan payments toward their retirement match, effectively increasing retirement contributions for those employees. Currently, companies can only match employee contributions. Student loans have become a flashpoint, with the Biden administration saying it wants…
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Are You Providing Patients with their Records Quickly Enough?
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Are You Providing Patients with their Records Quickly Enough?

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) continues to enforce their HIPAA Right of Access initiative on behalf of patients. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Healthcare providers have been warned about complying with the HIPAA Right of Access as set out in the 21st Century CURES Act. Now, providers are seeing words in action. Since beginning the enforcement initiative, the OCR has brought forth 38 actions with financial penalties against healthcare providers in violation of the Right…
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BCBS names Jenni Bradley to head strategy, planning and more Chattanooga-area career moves
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What to Do When You Get Into a Motor Vehicle Accident

(Photo | Courtesy of Elk Ridge Chiropractic & Wellness) Accidents on the road are regrettably common occurrence. That’s nothing new. You and/or someone you know might have been involved in an accident — or multiple — over the years. Whether it’s a minor fender bender at a traffic signal, black ice that slides you into a tree, or something far more serious, the sad truth is, when we’re on the road, things happen — and they happen a lot. According to the state of Oregon’s crash data reports, between 2016 and 2020 (the most recent data pull), there have been…
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