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10/07/2026

In our latest post, Butler Snow LLP attorneys Benjamin Mitchell and Matthew Sitton discuss the practical questions healthcare executives should ask before signing an AI vendor agreement. From data rights and HIPAA compliance to vendor obligations, pricing structures, risk allocation, and exit planning, they outline a roadmap for evaluating AI contracts and avoiding costly surprises down the road.

Healthcare organizations are buying more AI tools to handle everyday business tasks. These tools can help with scheduling, patient intake, billing, claims, records, and other office work. They can save time and reduce work fo ...

10/05/2026

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has adopted amendments to its Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit regulations. In our latest blog, Butler Snow attorneys summarize key updates related to isolated wetlands, permitting requirements, and construction-related exemptions. Read more from J.W. Luna, Hart Knight and Tim Roth here:

On June 16, the Tennessee Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas (“Board”) formally adopted proposed amendments to the State’s Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit (“ARAP”) rules, codified at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-40-07. ...

10/02/2026

A new California law may reshape website privacy litigation. In our latest BizLitNews blog, Butler Snow attorney Melody McAnally explains how SB 690 curtails certain private C**A claims and what businesses should consider moving forward. Read more:

Businesses operating websites and mobile applications have faced a growing wave of lawsuits under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (C**A), a 1967 statute enacted long before the modern internet. Plaintiffs increasingly ...

10/02/2026

Butler Snow attorney J.R. Johnson will serve as a guest speaker at the Professional Advocacy Association of Texas and Texas State University Public Policy and Advocacy Program on October 24. He will participate in a panel discussion titled “Ethics and Reputation in a Career of Advocacy.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4AHrtfx

Butler Snow attorney J.R. Johnson will serve as a guest speaker at the Professional Advocacy Association of Texas (PAAT) and Texas State University Public Policy and Advocacy Program on October 24, 2026. Johnson will particip ...

09/30/2026

Butler Snow attorney Michael Hewes recently served on the faculty of the International Association of Defense Counsel 2026 Trial Academy, held August 1-7 at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law in Columbia, South Carolina.

As a faculty member, Michael provided instruction and mentorship to attorneys participating in the week-long program, helping them strengthen trial advocacy and courtroom skills through hands-on training and mock trial exercises.

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Butler Snow attorney Michael B. Hewes recently served on the faculty of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) 2026 Trial Academy, held August 1-7 at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of ...

09/29/2026

In our latest post, Butler Snow LLP attorney Jonathan Werne examines how OIG used data analytics and statistical extrapolation to turn a 100-claim hospital audit into a $12.4M repayment recommendation, and what hospitals can do now to strengthen Medicare compliance. https://bit.ly/4ruF99g

The HHS Office of Inspector General’s (“OIG”) September 2026 audit of Methodist Hospital located in San Antonio, Texas (“Hospital”) shows how a relatively small claim review can lead to a much larger repayment recommendation ...

09/28/2026

A remarkable tribute to an extraordinary legal career.
Family, friends, former colleagues, and members of the Texas legal community gathered at The Supreme Court of Texas on September 10, 2026, to celebrate the dedication of a commissioned portrait of Butler Snow LLP attorney Craig Enoch, painted by renowned artist Ned Bittinger. Coordinated by the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society, the ceremony honored Craig’s more than five decades of distinguished service to the law, including 10 years on the Texas Supreme Court.
The occasion brought together those who have been part of Craig's remarkable journey, recognizing not only his accomplishments as a jurist and advocate, but also his lasting impact as a mentor, civic leader, and trusted voice in the legal profession.
Butler Snow LLP is proud to celebrate Craig's enduring contributions to the law and the State of Texas. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor and lasting legacy.

09/25/2026

Butler Snow LLP was a proud sponsor of the John Hemphill Dinner, held September 10th at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin. This annual gala, hosted by the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society, celebrates Texas legal history, funds educational outreach, and brings together members of the judiciary, attorneys, and historians. Attorneys Shelby O'Brien, Amanda Taylor, Jose Luzarraga, and Melissa Lorber were joined by Practice Management Partner and COO Paula Daniel, and Firm Chair Chris Maddux.

09/24/2026

Butler Snow is pleased to announce that Precious Thompson was recently inducted into the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame. This recognition honors exceptional alumni whose accomplishments, leadership and commitment to serving others reflect the organization's lasting impact. Read more: https://bit.ly/46EAAzV

09/24/2026

Can a business challenge a Texas agency action in court before the administrative process ends? Butler Snow attorney JR Johnson examines a recent Texas Supreme Court decision addressing that question in our latest BizLitNews blog. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dTO66t

When a Texas regulator takes a position with serious consequences for a business, the administrative proceeding may not be the only place to challenge it. In some disputes involving agency rules, Texas law allows a business t ...