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MALS to Host Legal Clinic in Memphis Tomorrow

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 30, 2019
AutoZone and Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, in conjunction with Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS), will host the 11th Annual “Give a Little, Help a Lot” pro bono clinic tomorrow at the Orange Mound Senior Center. During the legal aid clinic, legal professionals will help low-income, Memphis-area senior citizens at the Orange Mound Senior Center prepare for the future. Since its inception, this annual legal aid clinic has provided hundreds of seniors with free legal services, addressing health care law, estate planning and other legal matters. The clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Attorneys interested in attending or learning more may contact Mikey Mooney of Poston Communications.

California State Bar Accidentally Releases Topics for Bar Exam

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 30, 2019
The California State Bar accidentally released the general topics that will appear on its upcoming bar exam, CNN reports. "On Saturday, July 27, we became aware that the State Bar inadvertently prematurely provided deans of several California law schools a list of the general subject matter topics contained in the July 2019 California Bar Examination essay questions and performance test," Chief of Programs Donna Hershkowitz said. The release happened on Thursday during a routine invitation to observe a grading session, which is typically sent out after the exam is done.

Lawyers Frustrated by Policy Removing Interpreters from Immigration Courts

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 30, 2019
Immigration lawyers across the country are experiencing trouble with a new federal policy that went into effect July 15 – the removal of in-person interpreters from master calendar hearings in immigration court, Vice News reports. The move, announced by the Department of Justice in June, was meant to increase efficiency by having immigrants watch an orientation video with subtitles and then giving them the option of using a telephone interpreter. Immigration lawyers have complained that the videos make the process more confusing, and put attorneys who are not fluent in a second language at a disadvantage.

Washington County Lawyer Placed on Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 30, 2019
The Tennessee Supreme Court today transferred the law license of Washington County lawyer Tracey Alice Berry to disability inactive status pursuant to Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Berry cannot practice law while on disability inactive status. She may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the Tennessee Supreme Court upon showing clear and convincing evidence that the disability has been removed and she is fit to resume the practice of law.

ABA Seeking Data on Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 30, 2019
After the Pubic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) fell short on enrollment, the American Bar Association is seeking data on the inner workings of the program and how to improve it. According to the Department of Education, only 1% of applicants have been granted forgiveness since the program began, and many are rejected due to a misunderstanding of the requirements. Although meant to encourage graduates to accept jobs in public service and reduce the gap in revenue between public and private service, the program has largely failed to deliver on these promises for most of its applicants. Take the PSLF survey here, and if you would like to share your experience with PSLF, email Eric Storey at eric.storey@americanbar.org.

Memphis Hospital Raises Minimum Wage, Promises to Stop Suing Employees for Medical Bills

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 30, 2019
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next 17 months and will no longer pursue legal action against its employees or garnish their wages for unpaid medical bills, the Commercial Appeal reports. Methodist also said it is revising its financial assistance policy. Methodist will no longer pursue legal collection actions to anybody making up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines regardless of insurance status. Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare had regularly sued low-income patients and even its own low-wage employees for unpaid medical bills that can cost thousands of dollars.

MTSU Recruiter Indicted for Misappropriating More Than $39,000

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 30, 2019
An international recruiter for MTSU was indicted for theft after allegedly misappropriating over $39,000 of funds, the Daily News Journal reports. The recruiter, Aryo Hasnugung, was hired by MTSU's Office of International Affairs in order to recruit students from Asia, South America, the Middle East and other locations. Hasnugung claimed and received travel reimbursements for expenses that were not legitimate between the time of August 2012 to June 2016, resulting in misappropriated university funds of at least $39,750.

Fish at Center of Landmark Conservation Case Could Be Delisted as Endangered

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 29, 2019
The snail darter, the species of fish that anchored the U.S. Supreme Court case Tennessee Valley v. Hill in 1978, could be reclassified and removed from the endangered species list soon, the Times Free Press reports. The Times article reflects on the landmark conservation case, in which construction of a TVA dam along the Tellico River was temporarily halted thanks to the newly formed Endangered Species Act of 1973. The snail darter could lose its federal status soon, but only because its population has increased to a healthy level thanks to its continued protection.

Meet Local Offers Social Event for Government Lawyers in Memphis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 29, 2019
Meet Local is a networking event for local government attorneys or attorneys interested in the practice area. Join the TBA on Friday in Memphis from 6 to 7 p.m. at Blind Bear Speakeasy. Share news and updates from your department, enjoy time with colleagues and make new connections. Don’t miss it! Please RSVP for Meet Local in Memphis. This event is paired with a Tennessee FastTrack CLE program.

Voucher Legislation Could Be Revisited Under New House Speaker

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 29, 2019
Last year’s controversial voucher legislation could make its way back to the House next year with a key opponent, Rep. Cameron Sexton, set to take the reins as Speaker, the Daily Memphian reports. Republicans and Democrats alike voted against the measure this year, as it passed only after House Speaker Glen Casada and his staff twisted arms and made promises while holding a 49-49 vote open for 45 minutes before persuading one member to change his mind. “I would certainly be open to revisiting the ESA bill, even if a Democrat does carry it,” said state Rep. Jim Coley, a Bartlett Republican who voted against the measure in committee and twice on the House floor.
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