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Sen. Hensley Accused of Prescribing Drugs to Family, Employee

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
Tennessee Sen. Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald, has been accused by state medical officials of prescribing controlled substances to his family members and an employee with whom he was in a “personal relationship," the Tennessean reports. Hensley, who is also a doctor, is accused of writing the prescriptions between December 2014 and March 2015. The charges may affect Hensley's medical license but they are not criminal allegations.

CoreCivic Fighting to Keep Documents Related to Inmate's Death Under Seal

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
More than 18 months after Earl Johnson allegedly died from being beaten for a bag of coffee at Hardeman County Correctional Facility, his widow is suing prison corporation CoreCivic, claiming understaffing ultimately caused his death, the Jackson Sun reports. CoreCivic, however, is refusing to produce documents Carolyn Johnson's attorney says are relevant to the case. Amanda Gilchrist, a representative for CoreCivic, wrote in a statement that CoreCivic is "committed to transparency" but follows "standard legal practice" to "ensure that information that could compromise the safety and security of our facilities is not available publicly." Under an order issued on April 3, CoreCivic can restrict public access to documents pertaining to Earl Johnson's death, the operations of the prison system and information concerning prison safety.

Blount County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
Blount County lawyer Lawrence Emory Little today received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In Little’s role as fiduciary, he failed to diligently administer trust and estate matters and did not adequately communicate with the beneficiaries. He failed to safeguard trust and estate funds collected on behalf of beneficiaries and failed to keep adequate records of the administration of such matters. Little also failed to comply with an agreed court order requiring that he provide his complete file to successor counsel and provide a full and accurate accounting of an estate within 30 days.   

Mississippi Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
Mississippi lawyer Wanda X. Abioto today received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Abioto is licensed to practice law in Mississippi and is only authorized to practice in Tennessee before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Abioto was retained to represent a Mississippi family in a claim for injuries which occurred in Mississippi against a food manufacturer and distributor which sold the product in Mississippi. Abioto used business cards and letterhead with addresses in Memphis and which listed a variety of practice areas, but did not contain a disclaimer indicating she was not licensed to practice in Tennessee. Abioto filed a complaint with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, which was not an appropriate venue. She failed to comply with a court order setting a deadline for service upon the defendants and the civil action was dismissed. Abioto subsequently re-filed the complaint in the same court and successfully served the defendants, but it was dismissed because Abioto relied upon Mississippi’s longer statute of limitations deadlines instead of Tennessee’s deadlines which had expired at the time the action was filed. Abioto then filed the only remaining cause of action in Mississippi state court without the knowledge or consent of her clients and formally withdrew from the representation without serving any of the defendants in the case.     

Lewis County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
Lewis County lawyer Larry Joe Hinson today received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Hinson was paid $1,500 to represent his client in a divorce action. Hinson did not have a written fee agreement and was suspended from the practice of law before he could conclude the representation. Hinson offered to reimburse $750.00 to his client, but failed to respond to requests from the Board for compliance with such obligation. Hinson only recently confirmed that he reimbursed funds to his client, and also failed to comply with his notice obligations for suspended attorneys requiring him to file an affidavit with the board.   

In the Heat of the Summer, Don’t Forget Sunscreen

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2019
Even when you’re not pool or beachside, if you plan on spending time outdoors, it’s important to protect yourself with sunscreen. The minimum effective SPF in direct sunlight should be 30 or higher – SPT 15 blocks about 93 percent of UVB rays, 30 blocks about 97 percent and SPF 50 blocks 98 percent. To cover the body, most adults need approximately one ounce, and should reapply ever two hours.

Bradley Launches Cannabis Industry Team

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2019
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP recently announced the launch of its Cannabis Industry team, a multi-disciplinary group of attorneys dedicated to meeting the specific needs of cannabis industry clients, including hemp companies. “The challenges involved in the legal cultivation, processing, and distribution of cannabis also extend to a broad cross-section of businesses that provide services to or otherwise interact with cannabis companies," said Jay Wright, a Bradley partner and co-leader of the new team. The team will serve clients across all of Bradley's offices, including those in Tennessee.

Casada Picks Up First Challenger for 2020

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2019
Brad Fiscus, a Williamson County School Board member, has thrown his hat into the ring to challenge Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada in 2020, the Nashville Post reports. Fiscus will run as an Independent candidate. Casada, R-Franklin, is scheduled to step down from the Speakership next month, but will retain his House seat.

Clarksville Attorney Ed Maurer Dead at 74

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2019
Clarksville attorney James E. “Ed” Maurer died Monday. He was 74. Maurer was founder of the Special Needs Law Center, Maurer & Gardner PLLC, and served families in every county of Tennessee. He graduated from Ohio Northern University Petit College of Law, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Maurer worked in private practice in Bolivar, and as an attorney for Western Mental Health Institute before moving to Middle Tennessee. He retired as General Counsel for the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in 2002, before founding Maurer & Gardner, PLLC. Arrangements are in care of Neal-Tarpley Parchman in Clarksville; funeral details will be posted when made available.

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Dead at 99

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2019
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens died Monday at the age of 99, ABC News reports. Stevens was nominated to the high court by President Gerald Ford in 1975 and retired in 2010 after serving more than 34 years on the court. "He brought to our bench an inimitable blend of kindness, humility, wisdom and independence," Chief Justice John Roberts said. "His unrelenting commitment to justice has left us a better nation."
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