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New generic listing standards and in-kind mechanics may move crypto ETFs from one-off approvals to a predictable framework—potentially accelerating launches—while leaving substantive investor-protection guardrails intact.

Lozano v. Sappo clarifies that Tennessee’s twenty-year tax-payment statute (§ 28-2-110(a)) rarely defeats a prescriptive-easement claim at the pleadings stage and, even if it might apply, it functions as an affirmative defense that must plainly appear on the face of the complaint.

MidSouth Construction, LLC v. Burstiner underscores that in Tennessee, an arbitration award is virtually unassailable - unless a challenger proves one of the five defects enumerated in the Tennessee Uniform Arbitration Act, courts must confirm the award and will ignore every other objection, however compelling.

In a 2024 decision, the Tennessee Court of Appeals held that a factory-built CrossMod home is NOT a “mobile home” under a 1978 deed restriction, reinforcing the rule that only truly movable dwellings fall within such bans and offering fresh guidance for drafters, lenders, and homeowner associations.

In a significant clarification, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that the long-standing Continental Bankers test—not the Allen factors—governs veil-piercing claims in Tennessee, reinforcing the high bar for equitable liability.

How Tennessee courts approach the enforcement of limitation of liability, liquidated damages, exculpatory clauses, contractual limitations periods, and waiver provisions—and why understanding the nuances can mean the difference between a bulletproof deal and an unenforceable clause.

For decades, the internet thrived on a tacit agreement - content creators offered free, valuable information and let search engines crawl their sites in exchange for clicks and ad revenue. This article explores how emerging AI technologies and direct answer features are disrupting that model, prompting creators to rethink compensation and control over their content.

The release of an unexpected Chinese open-source AI model echoes our past "Sputnik" shock and underscores why America should embrace entrepreneurial ingenuity rather than stifle it with regulatory overreach.

An updated look at the current legal status of the Corporate Transparency Act, the dual court orders delaying enforcement, and how businesses can prepare for compliance while safeguarding privacy.

Why misaligned regulations encourage the rise of short-lived “memecoins” over genuinely useful blockchain-based innovations, and how a clearer policy framework could nurture real progress in crypto.

Exploring how ABA Opinion 512 may affect the use of retrieval augmented generation models and bespoke AI models trained on firm data in legal practice.

An in-depth analysis of Tennessee's Rule 0780-04-03-.05 and related statutory provisions, examining how recent regulatory changes exempt certain venture capital and private fund advisers from registration requirements.

Explore Tennessee's foreclosure laws, comparing judicial and non-judicial processes, key legal requirements, and the rights of borrowers and lenders.

See how the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) seeks to protect consumer data while balancing regulatory requirements for businesses.

Virtual realities, real crimes. How do we navigate the legal frontiers of VR assults and thefts? Are we ready?

Ever wondered what it means to say AI mimics human intelligence? Learn about the basics of machine learning models and how they work.

Southern governors have mobilized National Guard units in response to a series of natural disasters and civil unrest. The scale of the deployments is unprecedented in recent history.

Deep fakes are a growing concern in the digital age. How do we distinguish between real and fake content, and what legal implications do deep fakes pose?

A brief overview of the differences between AI, machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.