Artificial Intelligence (AI) creates opportunities for health-related businesses in areas such as consumer engagement, patient monitoring, diagnosis and treatment decision augmentation, research and drug discovery, staffing, scheduling, revenue cycle management and more. These opportunities pose numerous challenges, with data privacy and security ranking high on the list. The path to AI success in health care includes a governance framework that reduces risks in a way that supports overall business and patient care goals. This free webcast on Monday will provide a brief overview of AI systems and discuss the privacy and security risks associated with using them in health care or wellness applications.

The 22nd edition of the Alimony Bench Book is now available. Published by the TBA’s Family Law Section, the book provides a ready resource for dealing with alimony cases in Tennessee. Current Family Law Section members can access their copy at no cost on the Family Law eCommunity page but must be logged into their TBA account. Others may purchase an electronic copy for $25 from the TBA Store.

The TBA Health Law Section will host a free webinar on Dec. 11 on artificial intelligence (AI), and how health care-related businesses can build a viable AI Governance Program. AI applications have long been used to create health plans and technology services for decision support, back-office transactions, claims processing, supply management, surgical robotics and more. The growth in AI technology, however, has led to enforcement actions and lawsuits, making it important for companies to be aware of new standards. One hour of general CLE credit is available for a $50 processing fee.

The TBA Elder Law Section will host a free webinar for TBA members on Dec. 14 to explore ethical issues when representing older clients. The presentation will delve into questions involving what to do when you suspect a client is mentally impaired, who the client really is when family members show up for the legal consultation, the ethical duties required when children pay for work done for their parents, and more. One hour of dual CLE credit is available for a $50 processing fee. Learn more and register here.

The TBA Appellate Practice Section will host a free webinar on Dec. 12 at noon CST to review of the nuts and bolts of e-filing in Tennessee appellate courts. Panelists will provide tips on best practices and share feedback from appellate court clerks on how to successfully navigate the appellate e-filing system. Questions are welcome. Learn more and register.

The TBA Criminal Justice Section will host a free webinar on Sept. 6 regarding juvenile justice for criminal law practitioners. The one-hour event will cover the basics for lawyers tackling their first juvenile case, including best practices, transfer hearings, new laws and more. Panelists include federal prosecutor and TBA Criminal Justice Section Immediate Past Chair Sean Deitrick, supervisor of the Knox County Public Defenders Office's Youth Defense Unit Christina Kleiser, Williamson County Juvenile Court Judge Sharon Guffee and juvenile defense attorney Wenke West. One hour of general CLE credit is available for a $50 processing fee.

The TBA Committee on Racial & Ethnic Diversity (CRED) will host "Overview of Landlord and Tenant Laws," a free webcast with committee member Christina Magrans-Tillery. Topics for the June 9 program include rights and obligations of parties, repairs, eviction process and discrimination issues. Learn more or register here.

Join the TBA Attorney Well Being Committee on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. CDT for a free webinar on how to find a therapist who fits your individual needs. The program will feature three speakers: Adam Hill, an estate planning lawyer who teaches mindfulness techniques to attorneys; Chase Pittman, a lawyer and coach at Tin Man, a Tennessee-based company focused on helping people learn leadership skills through one-on-one mentoring, education, training and consulting; and Lauren Castor, a clinical case manager with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP). Sign up here to join the discussion.

Join members of the General, Solo & Small Firm Section this Thursday from 11:30 a.m. CDT to 12:30 p.m. CDT for the first in a series of roundtable sessions aimed at fostering a sense of community among small firm and solo attorneys across Tennessee. Topics include developing future programming that will address the major challenges small firm practitioners face, such as finite resources and building a post-pandemic practice. Come to the roundtable ready to chat with your colleagues about your answers to these questions and help create a list of concerns that the group can work through together. Sign up here.

The 21st edition of the Alimony Bench Book is now available. Published by the TBA’s Family Law Section, the book provides a ready resource for dealing with alimony cases in Tennessee. Current Family Law Section members can access their copy at no cost on the Family Law eCommunity page, but must be logged into their TBA account. Others may purchase an electronic copy for $25, a hard copy in loose-leaf format for $40, or a hard copy in a binder for $50 from the TBA Store.