



Low Expectations for Tennessee Last YearFor over a decade I had been referring to myself as a “long-suffering” Volunteers fan. Like most of us, I felt sad when the University of Tennessee fired Phil Fulmer after the 2008 season. He had been extremely loyal to the school and the program, and I didn’t feel he was treated well during…




A few years back one of our California clients experienced a data breach at their local bank and became increasingly concerned about making sure their assets were protected from potential identity thieves. These particular clients have English accents and it would be hard to impersonate one of them on the phone, but in any event we developed a special password…

Eight years ago this weekend my father passed away in a horrible car crash. My brother Tim and I worked diligently to settle items in the estate, closing down a plastic surgery practice, dealing with fallout from various business interests, winding up the domestic relations order from his recent divorce and working through the probate process. All this took over…

Five of Chattanooga’s own gave their lives last year for their country and our community. Memorial Day is a time to recognize those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. It’s one of the few federal holidays that everyone is in agreement on: a day set aside to honor the military men and women who died while serving…