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Citing New Information, Feds Re-open 1955 Emmett Till Murder

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 12, 2018
The investigation into the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a case that was instrumental in building momentum for the civil rights movement, has been re-opened in light of new information, The Associated Press reports. Till’s cousin, Wheeler Parker, confirmed that law enforcement has spoken with him about the case in recent months. A book released last year brought renewed attention to the case, in which an African-American 14-year-old was beaten and shot for reportedly whistling at a white woman.

State AGs Allowed Purdue Pharma to Police Itself, Records Show

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 12, 2018
Amidst an ongoing lawsuit in which Attorney General Herbert Slatery’s office is suing opioid maker Purdue Pharmaceuticals for its role in the opioid epidemic, newly revealed records show that the drug maker cut a deal with the attorneys general for 27 states, in which it would police itself using guidelines set by a group funded by the pharmaceutical industry. Knoxnews reports that it would be years after the deal before the Tennessee attorney general’s office would look into the matter, leading to the accusation that Purdue deliberately deceived the AGs and the U.S. Justice Department.

Vanderbilt General Counsel Anderson Resigns

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 12, 2018
Audrey Anderson has announced her resignation as vice chancellor, general counsel and secretary of Vanderbilt University, effective July 31, the Nashville Post reports. Anderson has been with the university since 2013. Deputy General Counsel Ruby Z. Shellaway will serve as interim general counsel while a search is conducted for Anderson's replacement.

Bowe, General Practice Attorneys Profiled by Chattanooga Publication

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 12, 2018
The Hamilton County Herald takes a look at general and solo practice attorneys with a profile of Curtis Bowe III, a general practice lawyer in Chattanooga since 2000. The profile discusses Bowe’s personal biography and work volunteering in the community, but also shines a light on the unique issues faced by attorneys who don’t limit their practice to one particular area of the law.  

Shelby County Lawyer Placed on Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 11, 2018
By order of the Tennessee Supreme Court entered July 11, the law license of Robert C. Brooks was transferred to disability inactive status pursuant to Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Brooks cannot practice law while on disability inactive status. He may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the Tennessee Supreme Court upon showing of clear and convincing evidence that the disability has been removed and he is fit to resume the practice of law.

Two Attorneys Named Chattanooga 20 Under 40

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 11, 2018
Two lawyers have been named to the Times Free Press’ 20 Under 40 list. Patrick Bobo, associate general counsel at Coyote Logistics, and Alex McVeagh, Hamilton County Sessions Court Judge, were among the honorees. The list recognizes Chattanooga young professionals who have made a mark on the city.

Victim’s Mother Sues Waffle House Shooter, His Father

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 11, 2018
The mother of Waffle House shooting victim Akilah DaSilva is suing the accused shooter and his father, the Nashville Scene reports. Shaundelle Brooks filed suit today in Davidson County Circuit Court against Travis Reinking and his father, Jeffrey Reinking. The alleged shooter’s father is accused of negligence for returning firearms to his son after they had been confiscated by law enforcement. This is the second such lawsuit filed against the pair, as the family of another victim, Joe Perez, sued in May.

Memphis Bar Members Choose Preferred Judicial Candidates

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 11, 2018
The Memphis Bar Association has released a poll ranking its members' preferred judicial candidates on the upcoming ballot. Mary L. Wagner won the poll for the Division VIII Circuit Court race and David M. Rudolph was the favorite for Division IX Circuit Court. For Criminal Court Division X, Jennifer Smith Nichols was the first choice, and Patrick M. Dandridge was the favored candidate for General Sessions Division XIV. For the complete rankings and the poll winners for the clerk races, visit the MBA website.

Trump Changes Hiring Process for Federal Administrative Law Judges

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 11, 2018
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order altering the hiring process for administrative law judges at federal agencies, removing the examination process and competitive selections, NPR reports. Administrative law judges will now be political appointees. A White House official said that the move was intended to “protect agencies against challenges to the legitimacy of their administrative law judges,” but opponents of the move say it’s an example of executive overreach.

Davidson County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 11, 2018
On July 10, Davidson County attorney Thomas Howard Miller, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Miller failed to adequately communicate with his client, and failed to diligently address the client’s needs. Miller’s fee was unreasonable based upon the time and labor involved and lack of complexity of the case, the results obtained, and the failure to reduce the fee to a writing.
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