From Confusion to Exclusion: Another Twist in the CTA Saga - BOI Exemption for Domestic Businesses
On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department issued an interim final rule exempting domestic companies from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting.
Doubling the Stakes: Tennessee’s Proposed Increase to Noneconomic Damages Caps
If enacted, HB0005 will significantly reshape the liability environment in Tennessee by doubling the statutory caps on noneconomic damages. Visit our blog to learn more. www.meridian.law/blog
Tom Shumate Recognized as Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee and top 50 lawyers in Nashville by Super Lawyers Magazine
Tom Shumate recognized as Top 100 Lawyer in Tennessee and Top 50 Lawyer in Nashville by SuperLawyers.
Tom Shumate Included in 2025 edition of best lawyers®
For the second year, Tom Shumate has been recognized by The Best Lawyers.
Game over or game on? The future of noncompetes
In a recent article published in the Tennessee Bar Journal, Tom Shumate examines the 3-2 Federal Trade Commission decision which narrowly approved the issuance of a revised final rule (“Rule”) that prohibits most post-employment noncompete agreements nationwide. While this action was immediately met with cheers by most employees and jeers by most employers, Tom discusses how its immediate, short-term impact may be overstated.
Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act: What Business Owners Need to Know
Ensure your business is ready to comply with the new federal Corporate Transparency Act and understands the reporting requirements of the Beneficial Ownership Information Report. Contact us if you have any questions or need support navigating the deadlines.
Meridian Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers
Meridian Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists.
WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT AND PUMP ACT
What employers need to know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
dalton darnell spends his summer with meridian
Dalton Darnell spends his summer with Meridian Law, PLLC.
Samantha mccaleb spends her summer with Meridian law
Meridian Law welcomes our 2023 Summer Associate, Samantha McCaleb.
Money, Money, Money, Money: Navigating Commissions as Final Wages in “The Great Resignation”
As employers offer bonuses, commissions, and other incentive structures to attract and retain talent, it becomes crucial to proactively determine how they will treat these forms of compensation when the employment relationship ends.
Shumate elected NBF 2023 BAR FELLOW
Tom Shumate named to the Nashville Bar Foundation Fellows Program
Tom Shumate Selected for Leadership Connect 2023 Cohort
Tom Shumate, has been selected to Leadership Connect, 2023 Cohort
Attorney’s Fees Alone Can Constitute Damages for Inducement to Breach a Non-compete.
Attorney’s Fees Alone Can Constitute Damages for Inducement to Breach a Non-compete
More than a SLAPP on the Wrist: Lessons from Nandigam v. Beavers
Anti-SLAPP lawsuits don’t always require litigation.
No Need to Ask for Forgiveness if You Have Permission to Access Data under The Supreme Court’s Interpretation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
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