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Death Row Inmate Requests Execution by Electric Chair

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 9, 2018
Edmund Zagorski, the Tennessee death row inmate scheduled for execution on Thursday, told officials today he would prefer to die via the electric chair rather than the controversial three-drug lethal injection cocktail used in the recent execution of Billy Ray Irick, The Tennessean reports. Zagorski made the request within hours of a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling that approved the use of the state’s current lethal injection protocol. State law allows inmates who were sentenced to death for a crime committed before 1999 to sign a waiver choosing the electrocution method.

Shelby County Attorney Disbarred

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 9, 2018
The Supreme Court of Tennessee on Oct. 2 disbarred Paul James Springer of Shelby County from the practice of law and ordered him to pay restitution to clients totaling $21,855. A petition for discipline consisting of four complaints was filed Feb. 14, 2017, and a supplemental petition consisting of seven complaints was filed Aug. 14, 2017. After a hearing upon the disciplinary petitions, a hearing panel determined Springer failed to reasonably communicate with his clients, failed to attend scheduled meetings, failed to notify clients of court dates, failed to respond to motions, discovery requests, and show cause orders, continued to practice law after suspension of his license, failed to notify clients of his suspension, failed to withdraw as attorney of record, failed to refund unearned retainers, failed to provide substantive professional services to his clients, failed to file suit in a timely manner, and made material misrepresentations to clients regarding the status of their case.

Davidson County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 9, 2018
Julie Williams Lampley of Davidson County was publicly censured on Monday by order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. The court further ordered Lampley to pay costs and expenses to the Board of Professional Responsibility. On Feb. 21, a petition for discipline was filed against Lampley based upon her self-report immediately following her discovery that she failed to pay her 2015 annual registration fee. Lampley was administratively suspended by the Tennessee Supreme Court on Nov. 23, 2015, based upon non-payment of her 2015 annual registration fee. Thereafter, Lampley engaged in the unauthorized practice of law until the reinstatement of her license. Lampley executed a conditional guilty plea acknowledging her conduct violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 (unauthorized practice of law).

Criminal Court of Appeals Bootcamp Provides Insight, Analysis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 9, 2018
Take part in this unique CLE experience and observe oral arguments in real cases being presented to the courts, followed by real time analysis by the participating lawyers discussing the preparation, tips and considerations for deciding to seek review in the Supreme Court. Earn up to three hours of general credit and one hour of dual credit as well as networking opportunities at this Nov. 14 program in Nashville.

Legal Aid Society’s Nashville Office Names New Managing Attorney

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 1, 2018
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands’ Nashville office has hired Emma Sholl as its new managing attorney. Sholl has been a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society since 2014, focusing on health, benefits and special education issues. Her accomplishments at the firm include securing coverage of life-saving medications and services for Medicaid clients, advocating for special education services for children with disabilities and obtaining home health care and nursing services for elderly clients. She co-chairs Legal Aid’s Gilbert Family Fellowship program.

Judge Seth Norman Honored at Retirement Reception in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 1, 2018
One of Tennessee’s most distinguished jurists was honored at a retirement reception in Nashville. State and local leaders gathered at the reception to celebrate the career of the Hon. Seth Walker Norman, the founder of Tennessee’s first Drug Court and a Criminal Court judge in the 20th Judicial District for the past 28 years. Judge Norman stepped down from the bench at the end of August, but will retain the title of Senior Judge and will continue to be involved in the Davidson County Drug Court (DC4). Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeff Bivins spoke at the event, calling Judge Norman “a true trailblazer…a man who brought Drug Court to the front and center before many of us knew what Drug Court meant.”

Nashville Government Seeking Attorney to Fill Director Position

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 1, 2018
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville is accepting applications to fill the position of the Director of the Office of Conservatorship Management. The director reports to Trial Court Administrator or designee and performs legal and administrative work relating to the review and management of conservatorships within the Metro area. Applicants must be licensed to practice in Tennessee and have at least five years of professional legal experience.

SCOTUS Won’t Hear Challenge to Tennessee’s Amendment 1

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 1, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court declined today to hear a challenge to Amendment 1, the 2014 ballot measure that added language to the state’s constitution that eliminated the right to an abortion, WBIR reports. “This is a confirmation of the state’s position from the outset: a state, and not a federal court, should decide how votes are counted under its own constitution," said Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery in a statement. "This finally puts to rest any uncertainty surrounding the people’s 2014 approval and ratification of Amendment 1 by 72,000 votes. The votes were correctly and constitutionally counted."

New Image, Info Released for Planned Federal Courthouse in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 1, 2018
A new image and additional information have been released for the planned federal courthouse in downtown Nashville, which is still on track for completion in 2021, The Nashville Post reports. Now under construction, the building will include underground parking, eight courtrooms and 11 chambers and is on target to receive LEED gold certification. The project has been in the works since the late 1990’s, and the land was originally purchased in 2003, so the groundbreaking ceremony – held last Friday – was the culmination of decades of work.

Ethics and Malpractice Risks of Protecting Electronic Information – Memphis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 1, 2018
Just in time for the end of the year CLE rush, The Tennessee Bar Association has a variety of ethics options across the state. As quickly as client information and case management technology evolves, so too does the legal profession’s duty to safeguard it. Join us Oct. 25 in Memphis for this annual event, with three hours of dual CLE, guiding attendees through malpractice risks and how to prevent them from happening in the ever-changing electronic age.
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