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Court Rules Georgia Annotated Code Cannot Be Copyrighted

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 23, 2018
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled on Oct. 19 that the Georgia official annotated state code is not copyrightable and belongs in the public domain, The ABA Journal reports. In its ruling, the three-judge 11th Circuit panel said that the annotations belong to the people of Georgia and cannot be copyrighted. The case dates to 2013, when open records advocate Carl Malamud purchased the entire code, scanned each page, and put the contents on his website. The state sued for copyright infringement in 2015.

Federal Court Issues Injunction Against Tennessee Drugmaker

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 23, 2018
On Tuesday, a U.S. District Court judge issued a consent decree of permanent injunction against Tennessee over-the-counter drugmaker Keystone Laboratories barring the company from manufacturing or distributing drugs until it complies with the requirements in the decree, Regulatory Focus reports. The injunction comes after the Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, filed a complaint against the company and its owner and operator in September. According to the complaint, Keystone violated the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act by distributing over-the-counter drug products that were not manufactured in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and in some cases did not have adequate labeling. The company has agreed to be bound by the consent decree.

Violent Crime Down in Shelby County

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 23, 2018
The homicide rate in Memphis fell by 17.6 percent compared to this time in 2017, The Commercial Appeal reports. The numbers come from a new report released by the University of Memphis Public Safety Institute and the Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission. The report also showed a decline in robberies both in Memphis and all of Shelby County, with decreases of 12.4 percent and 11.3 percent, respectively. Reported rape cases decreased by 18.2 percent in Memphis, and 16.6 percent across Shelby County. 

Former Franklin Assistant DA to Serve Probation for Pot Operation

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 23, 2018
Former Franklin assistant district attorney Georgia Felner will serve two years of supervised probation for felony drug charges brought against her and another attorney earlier this year, The Tennessean reports. Felner was indicted on charges of sale of a schedule VI controlled substance and delivery of a schedule VI controlled substance, while her accomplice, Franklin attorney Sandra Wells, was also charged with two felonies. Wells worked with Franklin Police as an informant, leading to Felner’s arrest. Felner sold Wells concentrated THC oil and other cannabis-infused items.

VA to Pay $2.5 Million in Wrongful Death Settlement

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 23, 2018
The parents of a U.S. Army veteran will receive $2.5 million in a wrongful death settlement after their 26-year-old son died from a treatable condition at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Nashville, The Tennessean reports. Staff Sgt. Aaron M. Merritt died in October 2014, just nine months after he was honorably discharged at Fort Campbell and less than 10 months after he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the Nashville VA. Merritt’s parents sued the hospital in 2016, claiming negligence after VA doctors failed to monitor his reaction to prescribed medication.

LAET to Host Debt Relief Legal Advice Clinic Nov. 3

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 23, 2018
Legal Aid of East Tennessee is partnering with the Knoxville Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section to host a Debt Relief Legal Advice Clinic for pre-screened individuals on Nov. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The clinic will be held at the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St. Those who wish to volunteer should contact LAET’s Knoxville office at 865-637-0484.

AG Slatery Urges Continued Lending Protections for Military Servicemembers

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 23, 2018
Attorney General Herbert Slatery III last week joined a coalition of 33 attorneys general calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Acting Director Mick Mulvaney to continue protecting military servicemembers against predatory lenders under the Military Lending Act (MLA). “We urge the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to do its part while this office continues its commitment to pursue any person or business who acts deceptively toward our state’s military members and their families," said Slatery. The MLA, enacted in 2006, protects military servicemembers and their families against exploitative lenders and loans so that servicemembers aren’t overburdened with debt.

UTK Law Named Best Value School for 2018

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 23, 2018
The University of Tennessee School of Law has been ranked by Prelaw Magazine as a “Best Value Law School” for 2018. UTK Law came in at number 13. The magazine’s methodology relies on information provided by the American Bar Association. Rankings are calculated using a formula of ultimate bar pass ratings and two-year pass rates; employment rate; tuition; cost of living; and average indebtedness upon graduation.

Juvenile Justice Reform Act on Tap for TBA Forum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 23, 2018
Mark your calendars for Dec. 6 and join your colleagues 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 and updates in case law. There will also be a session on ethics and professionalism. Earn up to 5.5 general credits and 1 dual credit.

Glen Campbell Estate Administrator Disputes More Than $1.3M in Claims Filed by Widow

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 22, 2018
A recently appointed administrator in the estate of singer Glen Campbell is disputing more than $1.3 million in claims filed by his widow, The Tennessean reports. In a series of filings in Davidson County Probate Court, Blaine H. Smith has challenged five separate claims filed by Kimberly Campbell, who is also the administrator of the estate. Smith was appointed in September by Probate Court Judge David Randy Kennedy as a special administrator to review the five claims. The largest single claim challenged was for $506,380.93. A $301,408 claim, also disputed, seeks reimbursement to payoff a mortgage held on a now-sold property owned in California.
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