The TBA will host its 30th Annual Labor & Employment Law Forum on May 1 in Nashville. The daylong program, held at the Tennessee Bankers Association building, will feature sessions on return-to-the-workplace issues, Federal Trade Commission noncompete rules and trade secrets, wage and hour developments, and an ethics session addressing sexual harassment and assault. The program will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT and attendees may earn up to five general and one dual CLE credits. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

The TBA’s 21st Annual Bankruptcy Law Forum will take place April 24-25 in Gatlinburg. The two-day program offers attorneys updates on developments in bankruptcy law while allowing time to explore the Great Smoky Mountains. The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn and includes a Friday evening networking reception and dinner as part of the registration cost. Attendees may bring guests for an additional charge. Lodging reservations must be made by midnight March 24 to ensure accommodations. For more information on speakers and to register, visit the TBA website.

After its IP webcast series installment on April 1, the TBA Intellectual Property Section will host its next series session on April 8 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. CDT. This webcast will explore how LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Tech. Operations LLC changed the obviousness test for design patents and what the change means on a practical level for design patent practitioners. Attendees also will learn how examiner training post-LKQ may impact design prosecution and how to handle obviousness rejections in the current landscape. The webcast will feature speaker Elizabeth Shah, a patent attorney with the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Bookoff McAndrews. Intellectual Property Section members save on registration costs. Not a member? Join now!

Make plans now to join colleagues on April 10 in Nashville for the inaugural Business College, sponsored by the TBA's Young Lawyers Division (YLD). The program is designed as a practical refresher and foundation course for new and young attorneys, or for any lawyer who wants to brush up on the basics of transactional law. Geared toward real-world practice, the program focuses on core concepts, ethical considerations and emerging issues in business law, with hands-on guidance and takeaways attendees can use right away to more confidently and efficiently handle a wide range of business legal matters for their clients. Visit the TBA's website for more information and to register.

Elder Law Basics 2026, a virtual CLE program designed for attorneys new to elder law or seeking a refresher, will take place on April 10 from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. CDT. The program will cover key aspects of elder law, with experienced practitioners providing insights on recent developments and best practices. Registrants will receive connection details and course materials the week of the event. For information and to register visit the TBA website.

The TBA Intellectual Property Section will host the next installment of its webcast series on April 1 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The session will focus on post-grant patent strategies in light of new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rules and trends. The program will examine recent procedural updates, including director-centric institution decisions and efforts to curb parallel validity challenges, and will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various post-grant proceedings. The webcast will be presented by Rhett Sexton of Merchant & Gould in Knoxville. For more information and to register, visit the TBA website.

Canada is one of Tennessee’s largest international trading partners, and as trade and entry policies change through new agreements, tariffs, retaliatory measures or legislation, it is imperative to plan ahead, manage risk and compliance, and maintain competitiveness. This webcast, hosted by TBA's International Law Section on March 26, will address what Tennessee lawyers must know about cross-border tax issues, income tax and estate tax considerations, planning for purchases of real estate, crossing the U.S.-Canada border, traveling with criminal records and general best practices. Register on the TBA's website.

The 2026 Estate Planning & Probate Forum will take place at the Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin next week. The event on Friday will provide seven hours of CLE, including one hour of dual credit, and offers sessions on litigation and estate planning, public receivership, a probate panel and a legislative update. Speakers include Section Chair Robert Malin, Rebecca Blair, Chancellor William Cole, Arthur Cook, Jennifer Exum, Donald Farinato, General Sessions Court Judge Toby Gilley, Zachary Glaser, Lisa Helton, Robin Miller, David Parsons, Al Secor, Andrea Sinclair, Jared Smith and Ashley Stearns. Section members receive discounted registration. Get more information and register on the TBA's website.

The TBA is offering replays of four sessions from its Conference on AI & the Law, beginning with “AI-Generated Evidence and the Courts” on Feb. 25 at noon CST examining deepfakes, disputed AI-created evidence and best practices for lawyers and judges. On Feb. 26 at noon CST, “AI Gadgets, Toys and Apps (and some that wish they were AI)” will explore emerging AI-powered tools and their practical value for legal professionals. Two sessions follow on Feb. 27: “AI Policing vs. Policing AI” at noon CST will focus on law enforcement’s use of artificial intelligence and its admissibility in Tennessee criminal trials, while “AI, Legal Ethics and UPL” at 3 p.m CST will address ethical rules governing lawyer use of AI and questions surrounding the unauthorized practice of law. Attorneys can register for the replays through the TBA website.

Join the TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) for the next installment of The Rookie Series with "Family Law: Trends and Challenges" on March 5 at noon CST. The one-hour webcast will provide an overview of family law, covering key areas such as marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and property division. Participants will learn about the legal principles that govern family relationships and the role of the courts in resolving disputes. The session will include practical examples and a brief discussion of current trends and challenges in family law practice. For more information and to register visit the TBA CLE website.