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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

US Privacy Footprint Continues to Expand: Tennessee and Minnesota Join the State Law Club

The US “comprehensive” law landscape continues to expand, with two more states—Tennessee (July 1) and Minnesota (July 31) —joining the “comprehensive” privacy law club. Five of these -Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire,...more

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Tennessee Allows Hospital-Based Physician Employment and Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill No. 979 into law on May 21, 2025, enacting significant changes to Tennessee's corporate practice of medicine prohibition. Prior to this law, certain hospital-based physicians –...more

Dickinson Wright

Tennessee’s New Law Moves Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Under ABC Authority January 1, 2026

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At the close of the 114th General Assembly, Tennessee enacted sweeping reforms to the regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs), transferring oversight from the Department of Agriculture to the Alcoholic...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

New Tennessee Law Eases Physician Employment Restrictions for Certain Hospitals

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On May 21, Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 979 (HB 979) into law.  Notably, provisions of this law aim to address physician shortages and improve access to specialized medical care in rural and underserved areas in...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Tennessee Law Now Allows for Licensure and Employment of Anesthesiologist Assistants

On May 21, 2025, Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill No. 979 (the Bill) into law. In addition to amending laws regarding the employment of Hospital-Based Physicians (see this article), the Bill also introduces a new provider...more

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What to Know About Licensing and Selling Under Tennessee’s New Hemp Derived Cannabinoid Law

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Tennessee enacted new legislation governing HDC - hemp derived cannabinoids, the state’s term for legal CBD and hemp that contains less than 0.3% THC. The new law does not take effect until January 1, 2026...more

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T-Minus Two Months: Another State Enters the National Stage – Preparing for the Tennessee Information Protection Act

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Effective July 1, 2025, Tennessee enters the national privacy conversation with the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA), becoming the latest state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. However, this...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Tennessee enacts new home loan rate

On April 28, the governor of Tennessee signed into law HB 908 to amend the maximum effective interest rate for home loans originated in the state. The new law sets the rate at four percentage points above the average prime...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Tennessee Enacts Sweeping Changes to Regulation of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products

At the conclusion of the 114th General Assembly, Tennessee legislators passed SB1413/HB1376, a lengthy bill overhauling the regulation of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products (HDCPs). The bill was controversial and while some...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Tennessee expands consumer protection against deceptive practices

On April 11, Tennessee enacted HB 911 (the “Act”), amending certain consumer protection measures. The Act introduces changes focusing on deceptive and unfair practices, motor vehicle-related misrepresentations, and regulatory...more

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Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Jackson Facility Enter into Agreed Final Order

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and Bowling Convenience, Inc. (“BCI”) entered into an April 4th Agreed Final Order (“AFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Underground Storage...more

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Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Knoxville Facility Enter into Agreed Final...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and Ziptron Energy, Inc. (“ZEI”) entered into an April 4th Agreed Final Order (“AFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Underground Storage Tank...more

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Waiting Game: Tennessee’s New Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Rules Delayed Again

At the end of last year, it seemed like Tennessee’s final hemp-derived cannabinoid (“HDC”) rules would (finally) take effect as scheduled on December 26, 2024. As we discussed in an earlier blog post, since 2023 when the...more

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Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Order Addressing Williamson County...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued a Proposed Order and Assessment (“Order”) for alleged violations of the Tennessee Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Act and relevant rules. See Case...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Rocky Top Update – A Summary of the Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission’s October Meeting

As we’ve noted before, Tennessee is likely to be the last Deep South state to legalize medical cannabis. But given the pace at which states have legalized (38 states plus the District of Columbia), last doesn’t necessarily...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Delta Great? Tennessee Legislature Passes Industry-Friendly Bill to Regulate Psychoactive, Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

While it appears likely that Tennessee will be the last Deep South state to legalize medical cannabis (as we wrote about here), it has always been a favorable state for the hemp industry. The Tennessee Legislature just came...more

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