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U.S Army Veteran and Adams and Reese attorney Lance Felicien continues our "Vets to Ventures" series with an article on the resources available to #entrepreneurs with service-connected #disabilities.     A service-connected disability - defined by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - is an illness or injury caused by, or worsened, because of active military service. There are programs that support these vets as they return to the workforce. Lance provides resources from the #VA, U.S. Small Business Administration, Warrior Rising, Texas Veterans Commission, United States Department of Defense, among others.   Read >> https://lnkd.in/gsY-Bj7X   #VetstoVentures #Army #Navy #Marines #AirForce #SBA #DOD #Veterans

Adams and Reese attorneys Chris D’Amour and Brooke Duncan III share proactive measures to help businesses navigate the financial risks of strikes. Their article, “Insurance Considerations for Companies That May Face Strikes,” published in Law360, covers strike insurance coverage, contingency planning, alternative supply sourcing, and more.    Read now for tips on preparing your business: https://lnkd.in/ggJ82gFc.   #Insurance #StrikePreparedness #BusinessContinuity

At Adams and Reese, we believe that our firm’s growth is closely connected to the health and prosperity of the communities we serve. During this year’s American Bar Association's National Pro Bono Week, we proudly highlight our attorneys' dedication to providing essential legal support to those in need.   Through our HUGS program and CA&RE initiative, we actively engage in a wide range of #probono and #volunteer efforts across our footprint, giving back to our communities with both hands-on involvement and dedicated legal aid.    To learn more about our pro bono initiatives, visit our Pro Bono page https://lnkd.in/gyvRTPMi.   #ProBonoWeek #Community #LegalAid

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) deadline is Jan. 1, 2025. Is your business ready to report its Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)? If not, the time is now.   Our corporate services attorneys Sean Buckley and Brian Smithweck discuss the fast approaching deadline and the steps that businesses need to take to comply with the new federal law. The CTA requires most businesses to report and e-file information about their owners and controllers to FinCEN at https://lnkd.in/e4zShHzk. Failure to comply may result in significant civil penalties of $500 per day (up to $10,000) and imprisonment for up to two years for willful violations.   Read more >> https://lnkd.in/gsgevPkd   #CTA #FINCEN #BOI #CompanyReporting #Owners #CorporateServices

At the recent Nashville Business Journal AI Summit, Adams and Reese #AI Team Leader Jin Yoshikawa shared key insights on the importance of AI education across all levels of business. "Every person, from the CEO to the COO, should be trained on the risks and rewards of using AI."    Jin was joined on the panel by Matt Cybulsky, PhD and Scott E. Augenbaum. The Adams and Reese AI team helps clients navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Learn more from the panel recap >> https://lnkd.in/gnvURSdx   #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEthics #IPLaw #AICompliance

Congratulations to Adams and Reese Partner Martin Stern - honored by Louisiana Appleseed with a 2024 "Good Apple Legacy Award" at the nonprofit's Good Apple Gala Luncheon held Oct. 17th in New Orleans.   Martin received the honor as one of the founding boarding members of the statewide nonprofit. Louisiana Appleseed engages attorneys to focus on policy-level solutions that increase access to justice, opportunity, and education. Martin is a past director of both the national and Louisiana chapters of Appleseed.    Adams and Reese colleagues Bill Shea, Jeff Richardson, Alexandra Lamb, Roland Vandenweghe, and Paige Sensenbrenner joined Martin at the event. Bill is the Immediate Past President of the Louisiana Appleseed Board.   At Adams and Reese, Martin serves as the Appellate Team Leader, the firm's General Counsel, and as a longtime Partner in #NewOrleans.   #ProBono #LouisianaAppleseed #AccesstoJustice #LegalEducation

Adams and Reese partnered with friend and long-time client Honeywell on a legal literacy program and clothing drive for Dress for Success Houston. Our Real Estate and Corporate Law Partner Cassandra Walsh teamed up with Gindi Eckel Vincent (Honeywell GC of Sustainable Technology Solutions) to lead a pro bono seminar on #realestate law matters. Adams and Reese #Houston attorneys joined forces with Honeywell GC's to provide one-on-one consultations about #landlord and #tenant rights. Our attorneys included Jane Haas, Alissa Caña, J.D., Emory Powers, Isaac Segura, Katie Hamilton, Skylar Holland, and Lance Felicien. Adams and Reese legal assistant Clara Garza Mata provided a keynote on the impact that Dress for Success has had on her business career. Adams and Reese and Honeywell also held a collection drive to donate interview attire. Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gUf4vNf9 #BeyondtheSuit #Empowerment #ARintheCommunity #Houston #DressforSuccess #BreakingBarriers #ProBono

We are hearing a popular question from our clients - does my liquor license or beer permit include the sale of THC infused beverages? In a word, no. Your business needs an HDC retail license from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.   #HDC is hemp-derived cannabinoids, which is #CBD and other hemp-derived #THC products that can legally be sold in #Tennessee. Do not mix THC beverages with #alcohol. The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has informally indicated that it takes no issue with restaurants and bars selling properly licensed legal THC products; however, mixing THC with alcohol could result in a citation.   Read more in our "Last Call" blog by Will Cheek >> https://lnkd.in/gnNR9Kq7   #Tennessee #Nashville #Restaurants #Bars #Hotels #AlcoholVenues #LastCall

We continue our #WhyAdamsandReese series with Annabelle (Belle) Harris, member of the Litigation Practice Group in our Memphis office.   "I chose Adams and Reese because of its environment of inclusivity, professionalism, and collaboration. It’s a place that challenges me to go beyond what I think I’m capable of, while also encouraging and supporting me."   Belle primarily practices in tort, commercial, and insurance litigation, representing businesses and insurance companies.   She is a graduate of The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and Tulane University.   Meet Belle >> https://lnkd.in/gSXdJmbZ   #WhyAdamsandReese #Memphis #Litigation #CommercialLitigation #InsuranceLaw 

Adams and Reese attorney Christopher Joseph joined fellow LCLD Pathfinders at the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinder Fall Meeting, held in #DC on Oct. 9-10. LCLD Pathfinders connects high-potential, early-career attorneys to #leadership skills and relationship resources, networking with fellow rising stars across the nation in a #professionaldevelopment program. Chris is a member of our Intersection of #Business and #Government practice group and an attorney in our #BatonRouge office. Learn more about Chris' involvement in LCLD Pathfinders >> https://lnkd.in/gH4A4YVa #LCLD #Pathfinders #LegalLeadership #RisingStars #LCLDNation