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3 More Former Pilot Flying J Executives Sentenced

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 19, 2018
Three more former Pilot Flying J sales executives appeared in court yesterday to be sentenced for their roles in the fraud scheme that also took down the company’s former president and several other leaders, Knoxnews reports. Arnold Ralenkotter, Jay Stinnett and John Spiewak all worked approving contracts they knew Pilot didn't plan to honor with smaller trucking companies that sales execs hoped wouldn't be sophisticated enough to spot the deceit. Ralenkotter and Spiewak will serve 21 months apiece, and Stinnett will serve 30 months. 

Ethics Board Recommends Censure for Former Nashville Mayor Barry

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 19, 2018
The Metro Nashville Board of Ethical Conduct recommended at a hearing today that former Mayor Megan Barry be censured for unethical conduct related to her affair with a police sergeant assigned to protect her, The Tennessean reports. The complaint was filed by an activist focused on policing reforms, who claims that Barry acted unethically in office because her affair was with an officer. It will now be up to the Metro Council to decide whether to censure Barry.

Judiciary Dismisses 83 Complaints Against Justice Kavanaugh

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 19, 2018
A judicial council has dismissed 83 complaints filed against U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, The Washington Post reports. The order filed by a Colorado-based appeals court states the complaints are “serious” but must be dropped because ethics rules for the judiciary do not extend as high as the Supreme Court. The claims were filed by lawyers, doctors and others who accused Kavanaugh of making false statements during his Senate confirmation hearings, displaying a lack of judicial temperament, making inappropriate partisan statements and treating members of the Senate Judiciary Committee with disrespect.

Online Series: 1-Click Packages Featuring General CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 19, 2018
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Super Tuesday … oh wait. They have all come and gone. But here at TBA, we want you to make sure your CLE experience is as easy as 1-Click, all year round. Experience a variety of convenient online video packages in all areas of law. Be sure to check out our new General CLE package that has something for everyone!

Court Solicits Comments on Rule Change for Professional Privilege Tax Payments

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 18, 2018
The Tennessee Supreme Court is soliciting comments on a proposed rule change that would make delinquent professional privilege tax fees payable via an online portal and remove the requirement of a Privilege Tax Delinquency Notice to be sent via mail, requiring only an email notice. The deadline for submitting written comments is Feb. 4. Written comments may be emailed to appellatecourtclerk@tncourts.gov or mailed to James M. Hivner, Clerk, Re: Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, section 26 Tennessee Appellate Courts, 100 Supreme Court Building, 401 7th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37219-1407.

Forrest Descendants Sue Memphis Over Statue

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 18, 2018
The descendants of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest have filed a lawsuit against the City of Memphis, demanding the return of a statue of him that was removed late last year, The Commercial Appeal reports. The descendants want the city to pay for the return of the statue to a location of their choosing, as well as return "all pedestal, base, burial vault, copper caskets, and the earthly remains of General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his wife Mary Ann Montgomery Forrest." They want an unspecified amount in compensatory damages for the "embarrassment, humiliation, and mental anguish caused by the defendants."

Haslam Considers 2020 Senate Bid

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 18, 2018
After yesterday’s announcement that U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander will retire at the end of his current term, Gov. Bill Haslam said he is considering making a run for the seat, The Tennessean reports. “Obviously, you want to think seriously about an opportunity like that," Haslam said. "It's too important of a role and I care too much about the future of our state and country to not at least seriously consider it." He did not provide a timeline on when he might reach a decision.

More Than 100 Nominated for Nashville Police Oversight Board; Mayor Adds His Picks

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 18, 2018
Nashville Mayor David Briley named his two nominees for the new Community Oversight Board, which will provide citizen oversight of police. The Tennessean reports. Briley chose Phyllis Hildreth, an administrator at American Baptist College, and Bob Cooper, former Tennessee Attorney General. The city had received more than 100 public nominations leading up to today's deadline for submissions. The Metro Council will take up the slate of nominees to choose the 11-member panel next month.

Shelby Election Commission Moves to Dismiss Germantown Mayoral Candidate Complaint

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 18, 2018
The Shelby County Election Commission filed a motion to dismiss a complaint filed by Germantown mayoral candidate John Barzizza, saying his claims for a recount are without merit, The Daily Memphian reports. Barzizza filed the lawsuit after the Nov. 6 municipal election, challenging Mike Palazzolo's 120-vote win by claiming 543 absentee votes were cast in the Germantown election, while only 476 were counted. The election commission states the facts in Barzizza’s complaint are false, but if they were true, he still would have lost to Mike Palazzolo by 50 votes.

Federal Judge Rules School Not Legally Responsible for Students' Safety in Mass Shooting

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 18, 2018
A federal judge in Miami has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 15 students present during the Valentine’s Day shooting at their school in Parkland, Florida, The ABA Journal reports. U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom ruled last week that school and sheriff’s officials had “no legal duty” to protect the students. Among those named in the suit are officials at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the Broward County sheriff’s office. Bloom said the students’ suit arises from the actions of the shooter, rather than a state actor.
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