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Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Janice Holder administers the oath of office to new TBA President Gail Vaughn Ashworth during the Lawyers Luncheon Friday in Memphis. Read more and see photos from the event |
Sixth Circuit upholds state's lethal injection process
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today vacated a lower court's ruling that Tennessee's lethal injection process is unconstitutional. In 2007, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee supported a claim by death row inmate Edward Jerome Harbison that the state's lethal injection process violated his Eighth Amendment right. In overturning the decision, the appeals court also vacated an injunction against Harbison's execution. One judge departed from the majority's opinion arguing that the court relied on a recent Supreme Court decision upholding Kentucky's lethal injection process without investigating what differences might exist between Kentucky and Tennessee procedures.
Download the opinion or read more from the News Sentinel
State senator files for governor's race
State Sen. Jim Kyle of Memphis, Democratic leader in the senate, has filed for the 2010 governor's race. Reached at his law office in Memphis for comment, Kyle said he was working towards an announcement later this month. Former State Sen. Andy Womack of Murfreesboro will serve as Kyle's treasurer. Kyle joins four other declared candidates: State Sen. Roy Herron, D-Dresden, Jackson businessman Mike McWherter, Nashville businessman Ward Cammack, and former state representative Kim McMillan of Clarksville.
The Nashville Post has the story
Nashville judge to hear guns-in-bars case
Nashville Chancellor Claudia Bonnyman has agreed to hear the case seeking an injunction to stop the guns-in-bars legislation from taking effect. The lawsuit, which was filed yesterday by 10 Tennessee citizens -- including lead plaintiff and Nashville restaurateur Randy Rayburn -- challenges the legality and the constitutionality of the new legislation. Nashville Attorney David Randolph Smith will appear before Bonnyman on July 7 on behalf of the group, according to the Nashville City Paper.
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4ALL campaign bringing access to justice to all Tennesseans
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| More than 1,300 Tennesseans received free legal advice as part of the TBA's Pro Bono Public Service Day held on April 4. The event was part of the TBA's year-long 4ALL public service campaign to bring access to justice to all Tennesseans. |
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Med Mal Makeover
The New New Medical Malpractice Notice and Certificate of Good Faith Statutes
Read about this and more in the July Tennessee Bar Journal.
TBA proposes changes to ethics rules
The TBA Board of Governors has authorized a proposed set of refinements to the Rules of Professional Conduct for comment. The proposal is the first thorough examination of the rules since their adoption in March 2003. Read the proposed changes or access the current Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct.
Free online research for TBA members
Unlimited online legal research is now available free to all TBA members through an agreement with Fastcase, a leading online legal research firm.
TBA offers professional liability insurance
Responding to member needs for professional liability insurance, the TBA now provides TBA Member Insurance Solutions administered by Clay & Land Insurance. The program offers TBA members a highly rated carrier, access to 25 other markets providing professional liability insurance and experienced agents.
BPR web site offers resources
The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility web site has resources for consumers and attorneys.
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