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| Eason takes over Tennessee Bar Association leadership |
| Chattanooga lawyer Marcia Eason was sworn-in this afternoon as the Tennessee Bar Association's new president, by Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice William Barker. The ceremony took place as part of the TBA's annual convention in Nashville. Awards for public service, outstanding legal writing and other special recognitions were made. |
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| Nifong says he'll resign |
| Facing the loss of his law license, a tearful Mike Nifong said he will resign as district attorney, the Associated Press reports this afternoon. Nifong was questioned by a state disciplinary panel yesterday, more than a year after he obtained rape indictments against three Duke University lacrosse players who were later declared innocent by state prosecutors. |
CNN.com reports
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| Seale guilty of civil rights conspiracy |
| A federal jury yesterday convicted Klansman James Ford Seale of kidnapping and conspiracy in the 1964 deaths of two black teenagers in southwest Mississippi. The jury took two hours to reach the unanimous verdict. The public defender said she would appeal.
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The Memphis Commercial Appeal has more
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| No delay in Libby's prison sentence |
| A federal judge said Thursday he will not delay a 2 1/2-year prison sentence for I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby in the CIA leak case, a ruling that could send the former White House aide to prison within weeks. Libby's newly formed appellate team announced they will seek an emergency order delaying the sentence.
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The Clarksville Leaf Chronicle carried this AP story
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| Herenton says he's victim of conspiracy |
| Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton says he's the victim of a politically motivated conspiracy launched by a group of powerful citizens -- including business leaders, at least one high-level elected official and even a member of the Justice Department -- who want to see him out of power. He did not name names though. His comments came in response to claims by a Memphis woman that she was paid to blackmail the mayor by luring him into a compromising situation.
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The Commercial Appeal has more
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| Former interim prosecutor says service 'not worth it' |
| Former interim U.S. attorney Tim Griffin addressed a lunchtime audience at the Clinton School of Public service yesterday and tearfully stated that public service is "not worth it." Griffin replaced Bud Cummins after Cummins was fired by the Bush administration along with seven other U.S. attorneys. He resigned earlier this month.
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Read about his remarks from WMC-TV
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| Justice probe of firings looks at meeting with Gonzales |
| A Justice Department investigation into the firings of U.S. attorneys is looking at whether Attorney General Alberto Gonzales inappropriately discussed the ousters in a meeting with Monica M. Goodling; a discussion she has called "uncomfortable." |
The News Sentinel has the story
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| Judge gives March children to Levines |
| A juvenile court judge has awarded permanent custody of Perry March's children to the in-laws the former Nashville lawyer tried to have murdered. The children have been living with the couple since their father was arrested. |
The Tennessean has more
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| Memphis firm to merge |
| Labor and employment law firm Lewis Fisher Henderson & Claxton LLP, with offices in Memphis, Jackson, Miss., Los Angeles, and Tampa is merging with national competitor Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC effective July 1, the Memphis Business Journal reports. |
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| Legislative News |
| Senate Democrat leader reflects on session |
| State Senate Democratic Leader Jim Kyle of Memphis managed to shepherd most of Gov. Phil Bredesen's agenda toward passage despite Republican control of the body. He shared his reflections of the session with the Memphis Daily News.
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| Upcoming |
| Retirement reception for legal aid attorney |
| The Legal Aid Society is hosting a reception on June 18 at the Nashville and Davidson County Metro Courthouse from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to honor the work and legacy of Ashley Wiltshire, who is retiring as director of the society after 37 years of service. Those who want to honor him may also make contributions to the Legal Aid Society/Ashley Wiltshire Fund, 300 Deaderick St., Nashville, TN 37201.
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Learn more about Wiltshire's career
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