Tort & Insurance Newsletter – Dec 2013 Part I
The Great Outdoors: A Review of Tennessee’s “Recreational Use” Statute We in Tennessee know our state has an abundance of beautiful land to enjoy. We also know that any outdoor excursion comes with the risk of injury or an accident. But not many may know Tennessee has a “recreational use” statute that could offer… Read More
Tort & Insurance Newsletter – Dec 2013 Part 2
Tennessee Legislature Further Limits Joint and Several Liability This summer, the Tennessee Legislature further cemented the position that joint and several liability is abolished in almost all circumstances in Tennessee. This occurred through enacting a new statute (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-11-107) and overruling at least two Tennessee Supreme Court cases. Those cases allowed… Read More
Fall 2013 Medical Malpractice Newsletter
SUPERVISION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: WRITTEN PROTOCOLS Utilization of advanced practice nurses and physician assistants in clinics, assisted living facilities, and hospital settings is increasing. If you are practicing as a mid-level provider or serving as a supervising physician, then it is imperative that you know and comply with Tennessee’s Rules and… Read More
What Will the Affordable Care Act Mean for You and Your Business?
Major provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that could impact your business will go in effect January 1, 2014. Rainey Kizer attorneys Geoffrey A. Lindley and Matthew R. Courtner answer important questions related to the ACA (also referred to as “Obamacare”) in this article appearing the HR Professionals magazine. A link to the magazine article: … Read More
