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CLE Home Login My Account TBA Website CLE Catalog Faculty Directory CLE From the Tennessee Bar Association Find Your Course Courses By Date Courses By Topic Courses By Format Courses By Location 1-Click Course Packages Search All Courses Program Spotlight Taylor Swift is a Genius. Even About Legal Ethics : Everyone knows that Taylor Swift is a music genius. But she’s made some pretty smart moves in the courtroom too. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he talks about how the ethics rules are invoked in some of Taylor Swift’s run ins with the legal system. You don’t have to be a Swiftie to watch the program…but you might end up one when you’re done! Topics include: Being awesome at what you do and competence (Rule 1.1) Copyright cases and frivolous claims (Rule 3.1) Foregoing an FTX deal by doing diligence (Rule 1.3) The Ticketmaster debacle and the idea of pro bono work (Rule 6.1) Improper behavior and Rule 8.4(g) SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership and save on this course. Not a TBA member? Join now to start saving. The Rookie’s Guide to Entertainment Law : Embark on a rewarding legal journey with The Rookie Series. This curated series sheds light on the foundational pillars of various legal disciplines. Each segment offers a comprehensive look into the heart of practices ranging from the structured world of employment law to the nuances of family law. Specially curated for the next generation of Tennessee’s legal professionals, this series promises more than knowledge—it paves the path to excellence. Dive deep, sharpen your legal acumen, and take a step closer to mastering your chosen field. Enroll today and chart a distinguished path in the legal landscape. In this installment of the series focused on entertainment law, acquaint yourself with these essentials and learn from the experience of our panelist; including an overview of contracts, intellectual property rights, licensing and dispute resolutions in this practice area. SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership. Not a TBA member? Join now to start saving! The day will begin with an interesting dual credit session for business lawyers which offers observations on professional responsibility and ethics using characters, transactions and business dealings from HBO Max’s Succession. Programming will include a session covering Tennessee summary judgement, evidentiary privilege, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence from the perspective of the Board of Professional Responsibility. This curated series sheds light on the foundational pillars of various legal disciplines. Each segment offers a comprehensive look into the heart of practices ranging from the structured world of employment law to the nuances of family law. Join us in Jackson, Cookeville and Chattanooga for 3 hours of CLE; local judges, premier speakers and substantive topics such as estate planning basics, law practice management, courtroom best practices, ethics and more! Need to Certify Your Course? 1) Please make sure you are logged into your TBA Account. 2) Visit your Account homepage and click the Certify button next to the course. Manage your CLE The TBA now offers more tools for you to keep track of what courses you have completed or plan to take in coming weeks and months. Join the Faculty If you are interest in speaking at a CLE program, writing an online program or just have a program idea you would like to share, email CLE Director Jennifer Vossler . Tuition Assistance Request a tuition assistance grant application from the TBA Tuition Assistance Program (available to TBA Members with a self-declared law-related income level of $50,000 or less). Help Your Colleagues Log in to your account to donate unused Prepaid Credits to the TBA Tuition Assistance Program. Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Haskell Join Matt for the Dispute Resolution Forum, May 9 in Nashville. REGISTER TODAY! Matt Haskell is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Labor and Employment practices. He represents companies in the transportation, communication, life sciences and healthcare industries, as well as small businesses and governmental entities in employment, personal injury, construction, and civil rights lawsuits and general commercial litigation in both federal and state courts. In the area of transportation law, Matt defends railroads in federal and state court claims, including FELA, FLSA, Title VII and Federal Railway Safety Act claims. He has defended actions pertaining to emergency response and accident investigations, wrongful death and catastrophic injury, product/premises liability and toxic torts, as well as railroad right-of-way and property matters, among many others. He also advises clients in accident investigations in preparation for ensuing litigation. Matt also focuses his practice in trade secrets and unfair competition, helping companies, from international corporations to sole partnerships, assert and defend their rights. He also represents numerous businesses and individuals in personal injury defense and other commercial disputes. Matt is a certified Rule 31 mediator. He mediates disputes both in and prior to litigation, particularly in the areas of personal injury, construction, civil rights, employment, and business litigation. Matt has also represented parties on both side of disputes in many mediations, and he understands the dynamics necessary for each party to be heard and find resolution. Faculty...