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Cory Watson Attorneys Expands to Memphis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
Cory Watson Attorneys, a national personal injury law firm with offices in Birmingham and Nashville, has recently expanded, opening a new office in Memphis this summer. The expansion comes on the heels of the firm opening its second office in Nashville back in April. The firm’s Memphis office is located in the Clark Tower at 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 2700.

Services Tomorrow for Memphis Lawyer Lance Minor

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
Memphis lawyer Lancelot Longstreet Minor III died July 16 at the age of 70. Minor began his law career in Memphis in 1977 after graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law. He was a partner with the Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, Minor and Matthews firm where he continued to practice law until earlier this year. Minor was also a fellow of the Tennessee Bar Foundation. A memorial service will be held at First Evangelical Church tomorrow at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow at the church. The family requests memorials be given to Christ Community Church, 715 St. Paul Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126, or to First Evangelical Church, 735 Ridgelake Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38120.

Nashville Pro-Fairgrounds Group Wins Appeal in Legal Battle Over Soccer Stadium Plans

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
The Save Our Fairgrounds coalition has won an appeal overturning a Nashville judge's dismissal of the group's lawsuit to stop construction of the city's Major League Soccer stadium, the Tennessean reports. The Tennessee Court of Appeals overturned Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle rejection of the coalition's argument regarding the construction of the stadium, which said it failed to identify "genuine issues."  The coalition sued the city in September, arguing the construction at the fairgrounds and the elimination of 3,500 parking spaces would make it impossible for the Nashville Flea Market to operate on the fairgrounds.

Former State Rep. Durham Still Facing Federal Charges

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
After nearly three years, expelled former Rep. Jeremy Durham is still under federal investigation, the Tennessean reports. The finding comes amid Durham's appeal of a record-setting $465,000 fine imposed in 2017 by state officials for campaign finance violations. Peter Strianse — Durham's attorney — said the continuing federal probe prevents his client from appearing at a hearing related to the campaign finance penalty.

Tennessee Justice Center is Hiring

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
The Tennessee Justice Center is seeking to hire a staff attorney to provide individual legal services and to develop and execute legal and policy solutions to advocate for access to quality and affordable health care, nutrition, and access to justice. The position would be based out of the TJC's office in Nashville. The application deadline is August 12. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, bar number, and a list of three references via email to sdrury@tnjustice.org.

Fastcase Upgrade Scheduled for Monday

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
Your Fastcase access is upgrading to Fastcase 7 on Monday! You can prepare for this upgrade by accessing this helpful guide and a free video. Additional Fastcase training is available for CLE credit here. Members have free access to Fastcase and training programs.

AG's Office Seeking Consumers Harmed by Covington Auto Dealer

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office, along with the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Tennessee Highway Patrol and District Attorney General Mark Davidson, are asking consumers who have been harmed by dealings with Covington auto dealer McDivitt Motors to speak with state and local officials over a three-day period next week. Customers wishing to make a statement should visit Harris Shelton, 114 West Liberty Ave, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. anytime on July 22-24. Read the release from the AG's office for more information.

Back-to-School Shopping Discounts

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
Save up to 60 percent on school and office supplies through the TBA's Office Depot benefit program! The TBA has partnered with this top national office supply company to offer discounted pricing for law firms large and small and for your family.

Senate Confirms Cliff Corker as Judge for Eastern District

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander recently released a statement touting his vote to confirm Cliff Corker as U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee, the Chattanoogan reports. “Cliff demonstrates the qualities I look for in a judge -- good character, good temperament, high intelligence and respect for the law -- and I’m glad the Senate confirmed his nomination today,” Alexander’s statement read. President Trump announced Corker’s nomination last fall.

News Report: Casada Could Pay Alimony Using PAC Funds

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
Though House Speaker Glen Casada recently told a judge he couldn’t afford alimony payments due to unemployment, he failed to cite that he has hundreds of thousands of dollars available thanks to his political action committee, the Tennessean reports. Casada has nearly $562,000 at his disposal between his campaign and PAC accounts, and there are no limitations on uses for the money in his PAC account.
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