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Workers' comp laws may be focus this year
Pro-business activists say they will introduce legislation in 2009 to tighten up the state's workers' compensation laws, especially in fuzzy areas that challenge the actual bricks-and mortar definition of a workspace, The Nashville Business Journal reports.
In addition, some would like to loosen the limits on communication between an employer and an employee's doctor regarding workers' comp claims.
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Nashville attorney thought murdered, found in Montana
Nashville attorney Bill Grothe, who was reported missing Nov. 19, has been found in a hotel in Montana, having checked in using his wife's maiden name. The Cumberland River was searched for weeks at the end of last year when some of his belongings were found on the riverbank. Groethe, a 62-year-old consultant for SESAC who had a long career on Music Row, allegedly faked his own death, Metro Police said in a release this afternoon.
The Nashville City Paper has the story
Warrantless electronic surveillance suit can go forward, judge says
A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a groundbreaking suit that would let lawyers peek behind the curtain of the Bush administration's warrantless electronic surveillance program.
Northern District of California Chief Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that lawyers for Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation can access material long held secret by the government.
Law.com has the story
Strong lineup already in place for 2009
The 2009 TBA Convention is already shaping up to be an exciting and compelling event. Learn more about the strong lineup of speakers and great entertainment already in place. Mark you calendar now to be at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis on June 18-20 for the largest annual gathering of the Tennessee legal community.
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Who Will Help?
The Tennessee Supreme Court, bar groups and leaders take lead in the civil legal services crisis.
Read about this and more in the January 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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