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Trump Endorses Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2018
President Trump today threw his support behind bipartisan legislation that would loosen some mandatory minimum sentencing laws, The Washington Post reports. The First Step Act, he said, included “reasonable sentencing reforms while keeping dangerous and violent criminals off our streets.” The bill includes language that lowers mandatory minimum sentences for drug felonies, including reducing the “three-strikes” penalty from life behind bars to 25 years. It also would include Senate language that retroactively applies the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, which reduces the disparity in sentencing guidelines between crack and powder cocaine offenses.

Legal Tech Company Founder Says Chatbots Have a Place at Your Firm

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2018

In a new item in the American Bar Association's Legal Rebels podcast, a legal technology company founder makes the case for chatbots. Tom Martin, founder of LawDroid and former practicing lawyer, says that chatbots can take control of mundane interactions and free up time for for meaningful time with clients. Chatbots can answer questions about the lawyers who work there and the services they provide, as well as schedule clients for consultations, Martin says. Hear more at Legal Rebels.

Daughters of the Confederacy Heats Up Battle Over Franklin Confederate Statue

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2018
In a newly filed court argument over a monument in Franklin's public square, the Franklin Daughters of the Confederacy chapter allege that it wasn't possible for the city to own the entire public square, The Tennessean reports. In documents filed in Williamson County Chancery Court, the group argues they own the land that makes up the monument site around their Confederate statue. Ownership came into question after a group of pastors and historians wanted to place new markers on the square depicting African-American history. The Daughters of the Confederacy legal team responded by saying they would sue the city if anything was placed on their land. Hours after, Franklin decided to file a judgement suit to determine who owned the land.

Sevier County Man Faces Trial for Deputy's Panic Attack

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2018
In the first case of its kind in Tennessee, a Sevier County man will stand trial Wednesday on charges he caused a deputy’s panic attack, Knoxnews reports. Brian Mullinax was unarmed and facedown on the ground several yards from the law enforcement officer during an incident in December 2016, for which he now faces assault charges. The officer, former Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin M. Johnson, fired his gun in Mullinax's neighborhood minutes before the panic attack allegedly occurred. Johnson was forced to resign earlier this year after an investigation uncovered the details of his past firing from a police agency for fanning his gun over the head of an officer, lying to his chief, hitting his wife and threatening his mistress.

Covington Businessman Enters Race to Replace Norris

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2018
Covington businessman Paul Rose will join the race for the 32nd District Senate seat vacated by Mark Norris, The Daily Memphian reports. Rose, 65, owns a construction company and is a Republican from Tipton County. His announcement sets up a potential four-way race for the job, with three others mulling a run for the seat that Norris only officially resigned last week. Gov. Bill Haslam has yet to officially call for a special election to fill the final two years of Norris' term.

Haslam Names Jennifer Smith to Davidson Criminal Court

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2018

Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed Jennifer Smith to the Davidson County Criminal Court, The Nashville Post reports. Smith, currently associate solicitor general in the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General, will replace Judge Seth Norman, who held the seat for nearly three decades and retired in August. As Norman remains a senior judge, the two will work together on the Davidson County Drug Court. Smith, who earned both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Mississippi, joined the attorney general’s office in 1994 and previously worked in private practice and with the Davidson County Public Defender’s Office.

Commission to Consider 6 for Davidson Chancery Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2018
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider six applicants for a seat on the 20th Judicial District Chancery Court serving Davidson County. There is an impending vacancy on the court due to the Hon. Claudia C. Bonnyman's plan to retire effective Jan. 1. Applicants for the position are David Michael Anthony, William Joseph Haynes, III, Stanley A. Kweller, Patricia Head Moskal, Christopher C. Sabis and Scott P. Tift. As part of its meeting, the commission will hold a public hearing on Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. in the Cordell Hull Building's Senate Hearing Room 2. The commission is expected to vote immediately following the interviews and forward three names to Gov. Bill Haslam for his consideration.

Juvenile Law Forum 2018

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 13, 2018
Mark your calendars for this Dec. 6 and join us at the Tennessee Bar Center for this year’s Juvenile Law Forum, covering hot topics in the field such as the Juvenile Justice Reform Act, new adoption laws, updates in case law, and a session on ethics and professionalism. Earn up to 5.5 general credits and 1 dual credits.

Counsel On Call Changes Name to Legility

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 13, 2018

One year following Counsel On Call’s acquisition of DSicovery, the combined company has changed its name to Legility. The company provides consulting, technology, managed solutions, and flexible legal talent engagement services to corporations and law firms. Legility works with corporate legal departments and law firms to improve operational efficiency.

Public Defender Vacancy in 22nd Judicial District

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 13, 2018
Due to the recent passing of Claudia Jack, Public Defender for the 22nd Judicial District, Gov. Bill Haslam’s office is accepting applications to fill her position until the next election takes place in Aug. 2020. Qualified applicants are licensed attorneys who have been a resident of the state for five years and of the judicial district for one year. The district includes Giles, Lawrence, Maury and Wayne counties. To be considered, submit a resume and cover letter to Dwight Tarwater, Counsel to the Governor, State Capitol, First Floor, 600 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, Tennessee, 37243 or by email to dwight.tarwater@tn.gov by 5 p.m. CST on Nov. 27.
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