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More Inmates Than Beds in Overcrowded Madison County Jail

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 5, 2018
At the Madison County Criminal Justice Center, overcrowding has become such an issue that 40 inmates now share a cell meant for 32, with some sleeping on floor mats instead of beds, The Jackson Sun reports. The jail has failed to meet the Tennessee Correction Institute’s minimum standards since 2014 due to capacity issues. Plans to build an extension have been underway for two years, with $30 million earmarked for the project by the Madison County Commission in March. But if the problem proceeds, in a worst-case scenario, the jail could face a federal injunction.

Lawsuit Alleges Memphis VA Fired Doctor Over Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 5, 2018
A former doctor at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Memphis is suing the hospital, claiming she was fired from her job for requesting accommodation to undergo treatment for breast cancer, The Commercial Appeal reports. Dr. Clara Finch Cruz is also alleging that she was discriminated against for her ethnicity. Finch Cruz was told to step down from a leadership position in January 2017 after she disclosed her illness and requested a reduced schedule in order to receive radiation treatment. When she refused, the chief of staff said he would “remove her.” She was moved to another position and later terminated in March.

TBA CLE Tours the State with Court Square Series

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 5, 2018
The TBA hits the road! Join local judges, lawyers, and experts from across the state for three hours of CLE, right in your backyard, and learn about the hot topics affecting lawyers from across the state. Cities include Cookeville, Clarksville, Kingsport, Dyersburg, Chattanooga, Jackson and Columbia. TBA Member Insurance Solutions (TBAMS) will also be on hand to answer any insurance questions as a membership benefit.

Astronomer Examines Life on Mars, Including Rule of Law in Space

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 4, 2018
Vanderbilt astronomy professor David A. Weintraub will speak at the Williamson County Public Library on Sept. 18 to discuss questions posed in his book “Life on Mars.” As part of the Vanderbilt at the Library series, Weintraub will address questions about the law and legal restrictions on governments or private citizens who attempt to go to Mars, among other topics. The event, which is supervised by Vanderbilt’s Office of Community, Neighborhood and Government Relations, will begin at 4:30 p.m. For more information about this program, contact lynn.d.maddox@vanderbilt.edu.

Gibson Guitar Asks Court to Toss $60 Million in Claims

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 4, 2018
Nashville-based Gibson Guitar is asking a bankruptcy court judge to throw out claims of more than $60 million by German tech company Tronical, The Nashville Post reports. Gibson accuses Tronical of inserting themselves into the company’s reorganization process and that the company filed “out of nowhere” invoices just days after Gibson filed for protection from its creditors. Tronical executives claim they are owed $61.4 million by Gibson from two invoices, citing profit-sharing and future unearned research and development fees.

Tenn. Secretary of State Begins Annual Student Essay Contest

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 4, 2018
The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is kicking off its third annual civics essay contest for students. The goal is to encourage students to be actively engaged citizens by recognizing their important roles as citizens of Tennessee. The theme of this year’s essay contest is leadership. Student winners will receive a TNStars 529 Program College Savings scholarship of $100, $250, or $500, in addition to a trip to the State Capitol.

Outgoing Nashville Public Defender Plans New Project

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 4, 2018
Outgoing Metro Nashville Public Defender Dawn Deaner is embarking on a new mission with a new project – the Choosing Justice Initiative. The Nashville Scene reports that the program will see Deaner taking on clients who can’t afford an attorney but can’t get a public defender either. In an effort to give poor defendants more say in the process, Deaner says she’ll seek to be appointed to cases after clients choose her to represent them. Deaner served in the Public Defender's Office for more than 20 years. Martesha Johnson was sworn-in as her replacement last week.

Trial Begins in Class-Action Lawsuit Against Funeral Home Accused of Mishandling Bodies

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 4, 2018
The class-action lawsuit against Galilee Memorial Gardens, accused of mishandling bodies and failing in its obligations to the families of the grieving, began today in Memphis, The Commercial Appeal reports. More than 1,200 plaintiffs joined together in the suit, which accuses funeral directors of regularly leaving early and failing to complete the job they were hired to do. Hundreds of plaintiffs attended the first day of the trial, forcing Shelby County to form a makeshift courtroom on the third floor of the Shelby County Administration Building.

Confirmations Hearings Begin for SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 4, 2018
Judge Brett Kavanaugh faced his first day of questions from U.S. Senators in his confirmation hearings today, Fox News reports. Kavanaugh promised to “keep an open mind in every case” and “strive to preserve the Constitution of the United States and the American rule of law.” Democrats have challenged the speed of Kavanaugh’s nomination and confirmation over concerns with access to his records. Kavanaugh’s hearings today were frequently interrupted by protestors disrupting the proceedings.

ABA Files Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Adopt Speedier Enforcement of Copyright Claims

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 4, 2018
The American Bar Association filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, Sept. 4, asking the justices to settle a split among lower courts by establishing an “application approach” to enforce copyright claims. In endorsing the application approach, the ABA brief said it better reflects the nature of copyright law by focusing on the “copyright holder’s conduct not that of the Copyright Office.” The brief points out that as of July, the Copyright Office reported that a certificate of registration may take between three and 28 months to process, and the delay can prevent a copyright holder from filing suit immediately to prevent widespread dissemination of the infringing work.
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