On March 3, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Hugh M. Caperton, et al. v. A. T. Massey Coal Company Inc. This landmark case has its roots deep in the Appalachian hills of Buchanan County, Virginia, less than an hour's drive from the Tennessee line. Hugh Caperton bought the mine in 1993, and by the end of that year...

Memphis law School names dean, Vanderbilt starts new search

Dr. Kevin Smith was appointed dean at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in February. Smith had been serving as the interim dean since October 2007 and was one of four candidates being considered for the position. "I'm delighted to have the...

I have been watching television now for over 56 years. Not in one sitting, mind you. I have gotten up from my Barcalounger from time to time to go to the bathroom or make a sandwich. And I did break away from the screen long enough to get an education, pass the bar exam, get married and raise a family. But other than that, I have pretty much been...

Custer and the Little Bighorn: The Last Great Battle of the American West

This book will remain the last word on Custer's Last Stand. The details amassed by the author astound me. Especially impressive are his biographies of the Sioux and Cheyenne leaders.

It is not a book for the squeamish. There are graphic...

Estate of Hurford

True or False: A terminally ill widow with a $14 million estate can leave everything to her children free of all federal gift and estate tax simply by signing a few documents.

Answer: False.

Multiple Choice Question: If you claimed the correct...