Don't miss this week's Legislative Updates podcast, hosted by the TBA’s director of public policy and government affairs, Berkley Schwarz. Clay Byrd of Adams and Reese joins the show to give a rundown of important deadlines, upcoming events and other news from the Tennessee General Assembly. The show livestreams on the TBA’s Facebook page every Thursday. Legislative Updates is part of the Tennessee Bar Association Podcast Network and can be found on the TBA's website or wherever you listen to podcasts, simply by searching "TBA Legislative Updates."

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Catch up on bar news, upcoming events and attorney shout outs with the TBA’s BarBuzz podcast, a monthly show from the TBA Podcast Network. Other shows on the network include Sidebar, a podcast featuring human interest stories from Tennessee attorneys and HealthyBar, which focuses on attorney well-being. Tune in to these programs on the TBA’s website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher or anywhere you listen to podcasts by searching the show title or “Tennessee Bar Association”.

Dec. 15 is the deadline for enrollment in TBA’s association group health insurance plan. This exclusive plan may save employer members as much as 30% on the cost of health insurance. No health questions and no pre-existing condition exclusions! Start by getting a quote, or contact us at tbams@tnbar.org, 423-629-2400 x264, to ask questions.

This month's episode of the TBA BarBuzz podcast is now available. BarBuzz is a monthly show from the TBA Podcast Network that recaps legal happenings from across Tennessee, upcoming events at the bar, attorney shout outs and more. Other shows in the network include Sidebar, a podcast featuring human interest stories from Tennessee attorneys, and HealthyBar, which focuses on attorney well being. All three shows are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn and the TBA's website. Simply search the show's title or "Tennessee Bar Association" wherever you listen to podcasts.

The period to submit an application to join the 2019 class of the TBA's Public Service Academy has been extended to next Thursday, Aug. 15. The Public Service Academy aims to train 25-30 attorneys over two weekends in the fall on the ins-and-outs of running for local public office. Last year's class saw attorneys from across the state receive training on topics like fundraising, messaging, work-life balance and more. For more information or to apply, visit TBAPSA.org.

This will be your last issue of TBA Today unless you renew your membership now. Your TBA membership expired June 30, and the one-month grace period for renewal is now ending. To keep receiving TBA Today, as well as your free, unlimited access to Fastcase online legal research, your discounts on all TBA CLE courses and your subscription to the Tennessee Bar Journal, take a few minutes now to renew your membership online or call 615-383-7421.