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Speaker Nominee Sexton Open to Talks on Removal of Forrest Bust

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 7, 2019
The Tennessee House Republican that's been nominated to replace outgoing Speaker Glen Casada said that he's opening the door for talks on removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the State Capitol, the Daily Memphian reports. Rep. Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, said he would be willing "to sit down" with Gov. Bill Lee and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally to talk about the controversial statue. Sexton is expected to take the reins as Speaker on Aug. 23.

Nashville Airport Settles Lawsuit with Former CEO

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 7, 2019
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority has reached a $2 million settlement with former CEO Rob Wigington, ending his lawsuit alleging that the board of directors fired him for being sick, the Tennessean reports. Wigington sued in December 2017 alleging that the airport's board of directors violated the Family Medical Leave Act when it fired him earlier that year. The $2 million settlement represents about seven years worth of salary for Wigington, who made about $285,000 at the time of his firing.

Law School Applications See Modest Increase

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 7, 2019
People applying to law school saw a modest 3.3% increase for the 2019-20 admission cycle, according to the Law School Admission Council. The ABA Journal reports that last year, there was an 8.1% increase in law school applicants, with a total of 60,401 people applying to law school. For the 2020-21 admission cycle it’s likely that the number of people applying to law school will again increase, but modestly, and not like the 2018-19 admission cycle, according to LSAC officials.

Immigration Officials Arrest 680 in Largest Workplace Sting in a Decade

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 7, 2019
U.S. immigration officials raided numerous Mississippi food processing plants Wednesday, arresting 680 mostly Latino workers in what marked the largest workplace sting in at least a decade, the Associated Press reports. Workers filled three buses at a Koch Foods Inc. plant in tiny Morton, 40 miles east of Jackson. Koch Foods, based in Park Ridge, Illinois, is one of the largest poultry producers in the U.S. and employs about 13,000 people, with operations in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio and Tennessee.

Practice Good Posture for Better Overall Health

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 7, 2019
As a result of our sedentary profession, maintaining good posture can be a great challenge. Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time throughout the day makes it difficult to not let your shoulders slump. However, the effects of this are negative, as slouching causes strain on both sides of your back due to the unbalanced position of the spine. Hunching over changes your breathing because your lungs can’t fully expand as you inhale. This shallow breathing results in your cells getting less oxygen, which makes you feel tired faster. To battle this, try taking a break to do a wall squat to realign your spine. Stand next to the wall with your knees at 90 degrees, make sure your shoulders are down and back in order to lengthen your spine, and hold for 10 seconds.

Meet Local Social Event in Nashville Aug. 9

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 7, 2019
Meet Local is a networking event for local government attorneys or attorneys interested in the practice area. Join us Aug. 9 from 5 - 6 p.m. at the Tennessee Bar Center. Share news and updates from your department, enjoy time with colleagues and make new connections. Don’t miss it! Please RSVP for the Meet Local event. This event is paired with a CLE program.

In Wake of Mass Shootings, Nashville Mayor Calls on State to Pass Red Flag Law

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 6, 2019

Nashville Mayor David Briley has called on lawmakers to pass a red flag law in Tennessee following the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, NewsChannel5 reports. Briley urged the Tennessee House and Senate to pass such a law, which would allows police or family members to petition a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may be a danger to others or themselves. Gov. Bill Lee has said these shootings are about mental health and radicalization, and says Tennessee needs to find its own way to protect against this type of attack, but wouldn't say if he supported some type of red flag legislation.

American Constitution Society to Host SCOTUS Discussion in Nashville, Sept. 4

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 6, 2019

Nashville chapter of the American Constitution Society will soon host a discussion with Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., the former U.S. Solicitor General of the United States, on the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Term. The event will take place on Sept. 4 at noon at Bass, Berry and Sims in Nashville. Reserve tickets here.

TALS Names 2019 Access to Justice Award Honorees

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 6, 2019
The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) announced today its Access to Justice Award recipients, which will be honored at its annual Equal Justice University conference in Murfreesboro, August 28-30. Deborah Taylor Tate, Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, is the 2019 Janice M. Holder Access to Justice Award recipient for her strategic leadership to ensure the legal system is open and available to all. Jeannie Kosciolek, Managing Attorney of Memphis Area Legal Services’ (MALS) Family Law and Senior Law practice groups, is the 2019 B. Riney Green Access to Justice Award honoree based on her leadership in promoting inter-program cooperation within the access to justice community statewide. Lucy Boateng, attorney with Community Legal Center in Memphis, and Benjamin Danford, staff attorney at Legal Aid of East Tennessee, will be recognized as the 2019 New Advocates of the Year. Register for the conference and read more here.

Deadline Extended for Public Service Academy Applications

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 6, 2019

The period to submit an application to join the 2019 class of the TBA's Public Service Academy has been extended to next Thursday, Aug. 15. The Public Service Academy aims to train 25-30 attorneys over two weekends in the fall on the ins-and-outs of running for local public office. Last year's class saw attorneys from across the state receive training on topics like fundraising, messaging, work-life balance and more. For more information or to apply, visit TBAPSA.org.

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