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Chattanooga Lawyer Mike Anderson Dies at 58

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 4, 2019
Chattanooga lawyer Michael Alan Anderson died on Jan. 22 at the age of 58. He received his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1985. He began his legal career in Birmingham, Alabama, before returning to Chattanooga, becoming a partner with Gearhiser, Peters & Horton from 1987 to 1995. He then became a founding partner of Horton, Maddox & Anderson through 2010. Subsequently he joined Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway as a partner. The family requests that donations be made to Cumberland Heights, 8283 River Road Pike, Nashville, 37209; The McCallie School, 500 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga, 37404; Chattanooga Endeavors Inc., 2007 East 27th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37407; or McKamey Animal Center, 4500 North Access Road, Chattanooga, 37415.

Tennessee Senators Propose Changes to Judicial Branch

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 4, 2019
Several State Senators are proposing a number of changes to the judicial branch, including another run at removing party labels from judicial elections in Davidson and Shelby counties and the creation of a new judicial district, The Nashville Post reports. A proposal from Sen. John Stevens, R-Huntingdon, would require elections for state trial court judgeships and county judicial offices to be conducted in a nonpartisan manner in Davidson and Shelby counties. Another newly filed bill from Sen. Kerry Roberts, R-Springfield, would establish a 32nd judicial district in Tennessee. Williamson County, which currently shares the 21st judicial district with Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties, would get its own district while the three smaller counties would remain together.

Immigrant Rights Group Seeking Volunteers for Feb. 16 Nashville Clinic

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 4, 2019
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) will host a clinic offering family preparation plans to the immigrant community to help keep their children safe in the case of deportation or other unexpected event. TIRRC is asking for help at this Power of Attorney Legal Clinic on Feb. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 5112 Haywood Lane in Nashville. Register for the clinic at this link.

Volunteers Needed for Thursday Legal Clinic in Franklin

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 4, 2019
Legal Aid Society needs volunteers for a free legal help clinic on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 908 Murfreesboro Rd. in Franklin, in collaboration with Mercy Health Clinic. To volunteer or for more information contact Jorge Salles Diaz, 615-780-7131.

Lawmaker Revives 'MaKayla's Law' Firearms Bill

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 4, 2019
State Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, is renewing “MaKayla’s Law,” a bill designed to penalize adults who leave weapons out where children can use them to kill or injure other kids, The Daily Memphian reports. The bill would enable authorities to charge an adult with reckless endangerment if they fail to safely secure or lock a firearm, enabling a child under to 13 to use the weapon to kill or injure another child. If passed, it would make it a Class E felony for an adult if a child obtains their gun and injures another child, and a Class C felony if a child uses the gun to kill another child. Kyle has previously attempted to push MaKayla's Law through the legislature but failed.

Accused Waffle House Shooter Indicted on 17 Counts

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 4, 2019
Travis Reinking, the suspect in the April 22 mass shooting at an Antioch Waffle House, has been indicted on 17 counts, The Tennessean reports. The Davidson County grand jury found the evidence against Reinking was strong enough to support four counts of premeditated first-degree murder, four counts of attempted first degree murder, and a slate of other charges, including possession of a firearm with the intent to commit a dangerous felony and possession of a handgun.

Wilson County Lawyer Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 4, 2019
The Supreme Court of Tennessee today suspended Wilson County lawyer Daphne Michelle Davis from the practice of law for three years. A petition for discipline was filed against Davis alleging that she missed a court date resulting in a default judgment against her client in the amount of $25,151.50.  After appealing the case to Circuit Court, she unilaterally cancelled a mediation and failed to inform her client of the date the case was set for hearing. Davis failed to appear, and the appeal was dismissed. She did not inform her client who learned about the dismissal when he received a copy of the judgment from opposing counsel. In another complaint, Davis promised to refund a fee to her client, but failed to do so until the client filed a complaint with the Board. Finally, Davis was appointed to represent a client who asked her assistance in seeking a waiver or reduction of court costs. Davis sent the client a questionnaire to complete and return, but thereafter, ceased communicating with her client. Davis did not respond to the board in this case.

International Law Forum on Feb. 22

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 1, 2019
Join your colleagues Feb. 22 as the International Law Section shares the latest updates and hot topics in international law. This forum at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville is applicable for the experienced and the new business attorney, corporate counsel, employment law and technology law attorney, as well as those exposed to the current and changing international law issues and events affecting Tennessee companies, individuals and beyond. Three hours of General CLE are available. Stay following the event, for a networking reception.

Appeals Challenge Dismissal of Complaints Against Kavanaugh

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 1, 2019
At least two appeals are challenging the dismissal of 83 ethics complaints against U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, The ABA Journal reports. The complaints stemmed from statements Kavanaugh made during his confirmation hearing. Some argued Kavanaugh made false statements under oath. Others said he made inappropriate partisan statements, or that he treated members of the Senate Judiciary Committee with disrespect. The Judicial Council of the Denver-based 10th U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in December that it had no jurisdiction because the federal law governing judicial misconduct complaints does not apply to U.S. Supreme Court justices.

Brentwood CEO Appears in Court After Capture in Florida

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 1, 2019
A former Brentwood CEO appeared before a U.S. Magistrate in Nashville Monday after his capture in Jacksonville earlier this month, The Nashville Post reports. Don Cochran, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, said in a statement that George David George, who had led wellness-focused social networking company WellCity, faces several charges, many dating back to May 2015. George did not appear in U.S. District Court for a bond revocation hearing. He was later indicted in May 2017 for failing to appear in court. He was initially charged with felony counts of securities fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a multimillion-dollar investment scheme, and also faces additional counts of wire fraud.
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