Confidentiality agreements have come under fire during the #MeToo movement as one way abusive men have been able to hold on to their jobs, and keep harassing more women.

State lawmakers are listening. They introduced bills in at least 16 states this year to restrict the use by private employers of non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. They became law in six states: Arizona, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington.

2. Independent Schools’ Success Based On Rigorous Academics, Innovation - Saturday, September 23, 2017

Independent schools in the Memphis area are recording strong enrollment numbers as parents seek rigorous academics, small class sizes and educational approaches that prepare their children for the highly competitive college entrance process.

3. The Week Ahead: June 5-11 - Monday, June 5, 2017

Hello, Memphis! This week, we’re getting into the swing of things with the FedEx St. Jude Golf Classic, jumping into the ring at the Germantown Charity Horse Show and catching a free flick at an outdoor movie screening. Check out the rest of our top picks in The Week Ahead…

4. Agricenter Holding Fundraiser June 17 - Saturday, June 11, 2016

Feast on the Farm, Agricenter International’s annual fundraiser, will be held on Friday, June 17, from 7 to 11 p.m. at ShowPlace Arena, 105 S. Germantown Parkway.

5. Agricenter Holding Fundraiser June 17 - Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Feast on the Farm, Agricenter International’s annual fundraiser, will be held on Friday, June 17, from 7 to 11 p.m. at ShowPlace Arena, 105 S. Germantown Parkway.

6. Events - Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, June 12, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. U.S. District Judge John Fowlkes will speak. Cost is $18 for nonmembers.

7. Events - Saturday, February 9, 2013

Memphis Child Advocacy Center will hold its Works of Heart valentine auction, featuring works by more than 100 local artists, Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar Ave. Visit memphiscac.org.

8. Events - Wednesday, September 7, 2011

The Small Business Chamber will hold a power lunch titled “Doing Business with the Memphis Latino Community” Thursday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Sally Baker Brenner at 748-8889.

9. Talk Back Scheduled for Shakespeare Production - Friday, April 15, 2011

Theatre Memphis will hold a free Talk Back session after the Sunday 2 p.m. production of William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” in the Theatre Memphis Next Stage, 630 Perkins Road Extended.

10. Evolve Systems Grows Memphis Location - Friday, November 19, 2010

Evolve Digital Media has more than doubled its Memphis location at Apple Tree Center in Hickory Hill.

The Memphis-based company expanded its lease from 2,520 to 6,327 square feet at 6073 Mount Moriah Road Extended. Tyler Tapley, associate with CB Richard Ellis Memphis, represented the landlord, Apple Tree Center Partnership.

11. Events - Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “Financial Solutions for Business Owners” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

12. Events - Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Memphis Flyer senior editor Michael Finger will speak. Lunch is $18 per person and reservations are required. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

13. Events - Monday, September 7, 2009

The Seventh Annual Chick-fil-A 5K Run/Walk will be held today at 9 a.m. Downtown. Registration will be held in the entry plaza of AutoZone Park. The race will begin on Front Street at Gayoso Lane. The race benefits Junior Achievement. To register, visit www.chickfila5k.com.

14. Weak Retail Report Cards Likely, Analysts Say - Thursday, September 3, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - It may be the beginning of the year for students, but for retailers, it's report-card time. Analysts expect the early grades on the back-to-school selling season to be weak when retailers report August results Thursday.

15. Events - Thursday, July 16, 2009

Christian Brothers University will present the fourth session of its Family Business Enrichment Series today from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Spain Auditorium in Buckman Hall. The topic of the lecture is “Integrating Closely Held Businesses Into Personal Financial and Investment Strategies.” For reservations, call 321-3999 or e-mail rsvp@cbu.edu.

16. Events - Friday, March 20, 2009

MemphisInvest will hold a property-buying conference today from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at its in-house training center, 130 Timber Creek Drive. The conference is free and seating is limited. To register, call 751-7191 or e-mail cjwhenderson@yahoo.com.

17. Wilson Named CBU Dean Of Graduate, Professional Studies - Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Dr. Patrick Wilson has been named dean of the Graduate and Professional Studies program at Christian Brothers University.

Wilson will lead the marketing, recruitment and retention for evening undergraduate programs and graduate programs as well as have responsibility for the financial planning and administrative operations.

18. Events - Friday, September 28, 2007

The Arc of the Mid-South will hold its 12th Annual Benefit and Awards Gala today at 7 p.m. at the Memphis Area Home Builders Association, 776 N. Germantown Parkway. Tickets are $50 for general admission and $75 for VIP admission, and can be purchased online at www.arcmidsouth.net or by calling 327-2473.

19. Events - Thursday, September 27, 2007

The Executive Employment Law Seminar Series will continue today from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. This week's topic is "Non-competes." The event is $25 per person, payable at the door. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling Sheila Lindsey at 683-1850.

20. Events - Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Talk Shoppe will meet today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic is "Using the Mastermind Principle to Propel Your Business to Success." For more information, contact Jo Garner at jo.garner@comcast.net.

21. Archived Article: Real Recap - Tuesday, June 21, 2005
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Turley Begins Shrine Building Conversion

66 Monroe Ave.

Memphis, TN 38103

Cost: $9.5 million

Borrower: Shrine Investment Co.

Lender: First Tennessee Bank NA

Trustee: Thomas F. Baker IV

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22. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, September 6, 2002
An opening reception for local artists Elizabeth Alley and Mary Reed is 6 p

An opening reception for local artists Elizabeth Alley and Mary Reed is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Perry Nicole Fine Art in Chickasaw Oaks Plaza, 3092 Poplar Ave. The exhi...

23. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 23, 1998
March 23 March 23 The League of Women Voters will meet at 7 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station Public Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. The speaker will be Gay M. Johnston, executive director of the Memphis Literacy Council. For more information, call 327-689...

24. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 25, 1997
Aug Aug. 25 The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants will sponsor a course titled "Getting the IRS Off Your Clients Back: Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise, Bankruptcy and Other Strategies" at the Marriott. Registra...