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Federal Appeals Court Stumped by Conflicting Tennessee Laws

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 1, 2018
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, which is currently considering the case of Cyntoia Brown, is stumped by Tennessee’s contradictory sentencing laws and has asked the Tennessee Supreme Court to weigh in before they issue a ruling, The Tennessean reports. Brown, in prison for a murder she committed at 16, is challenging her life sentence, claiming it was unconstitutional. One Tennessee law says there is “no release eligibility” for anyone serving a life sentence for first-degree murder, while another says people convicted of first-degree murder must serve 60 percent of a 60-year sentence.

Election Day Tomorrow in Tennessee

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 1, 2018
The 2018 midterm primary Election Day is tomorrow in Tennessee. Find out polling location hours, where to vote and more at the Secretary of State's website.

August TBJ Features Brave Young Journalist

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 1, 2018
In this issue of the Tennessee Bar Journal, read David L. Hudson Jr.'s article about Ida B. Wells, a young black woman who in the late 1800s courageously spoke against abuses in the school system, campaigned tirelessly against the horrors of lynching, advocated for suffrage rights for women, exposed injustices, and battled against segregation laws. Michael S. Goode and David J. Mittelstadt write about changes in the U.S. international taxation system, and Walter H. Stubbs explains 'de novo' appeals in general sessions court. TBA President Jason Pannu writes about the purpose of the association, serving all members. Read the entire August issue.

LegalZoom Gains $2 Billion Valuation

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 31, 2018
LegalZoom.com raised $500 million at a $2 billion valuation to help pay out some investors, Bloomberg reports. The deal signals LegalZoom's progress since a 2012 initial public offering was aborted. The company is increasing revenue at about 20 percent a year with profit margins above 20 percent, according to its CEO.

SCOTUS Declines to Halt Youth Climate Change Lawsuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 31, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday denied the Trump administration’s plea to halt proceedings in a landmark lawsuit by young people seeking stronger federal action on climate change, The Hill reports. The case was filed in 2015 on behalf of 21 child and young adult plaintiffs, arguing that that federal government needs to take stronger action on global warming. The Department of Justice turned to the Supreme Court earlier this month in an attempt to halt the discovery process.

NAACP Calls for Investigation into Fatal Police Shooting

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 31, 2018

The Tennessee NAACP along with coalition partners from across the state are calling for a fair and unbiased investigation into the death of Daniel Hambrick, who was fatally wounded by a Nashville police officer last week, WSMV reports. The organization noted that this was the second such death in less than 18 months, in reference to the fatal shooting of Jocques Clemmons last year. Advocates expressed frustration that officer Andrew Delke was not wearing a body camera and there was no dash cam when he shot Hambrick.

Trouble for Federal Employees Over Legality of CBD Oil

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 31, 2018
Federal employees could be flagged in drug tests in Tennessee for using cannabidiol (CBD) oil, which is legal in the state but is still classified as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law, Knoxnews reports. CBD oil is hemp-derived and has only minimal amounts of THC, but standard drug tests can’t tell the difference. The discrepancy could impact up to 10,000 individuals, including direct federal employees as well as contractors.

Woman Credits Judge Beasley For Giving Her A Second Chance

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 31, 2018
WREG-TV recently profiled Telesa Wright, who was a teenager in and out of juvenile court when she found herself in Judge James C. Beasley’s Memphis courtroom. Now, decades later, Wright reunited with the recently-retired judge, who she credits with helping to turn her life around. "Every time I did something, I would think of him and think he gave me this opportunity. That was a defining moment in my life," she said.

Group Sues State Over Right to Contribute to Campaigns During Blackout Period

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 31, 2018
An election law advocacy group has sued the state of Tennessee in hopes of changing a law that makes it illegal for non-profit political action committees to contribute to candidates within 10 days of an election, The Tennessean reports. Tennesseans for Sensible Election Laws sued the state Thursday, alleging that the restriction over non-profit contributions is unconstitutional. The plaintiff says it wants to immediately make a contribution to Republican Tennessee House District 56 candidate candidate Joseph Williams, but can't by law ahead of Thursday's election. The organization is seeking a permanent injunction to stop the enforcement of the restriction.

Sumner County Lawyer Disbarred

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 31, 2018
Effective July 30, the Supreme Court of Tennessee disbarred Sumner County lawyer Andy Lamar Allman from the practice of law and ordered restitution in the amount of $511,386.50 and costs of the disciplinary proceeding be paid. This is the third order disbarring Allman and is based upon three petitions for discipline, including one that involved 74 separate complaints. Allman submitted a conditional guilty plea on June 8, admitting he knowingly and intentionally misappropriated client funds received in the sale of real estate and/or the settlement of litigation claims; knowingly, intentionally and systematically misappropriated unearned retainer fees and converted the funds to his personal or business use; failed to provide the substantive professional services for which he was retained; and misled clients regarding the status of their cases and the filing of pleadings. Allman failed to notify his clients of his temporary suspension, engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, and failed to respond to the board regarding a disciplinary complaint.  
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