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Services Wednesday for Former Hamilton County Judge Bob Summitt

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 18, 2018
Former Hamilton County Circuit Court Judge Robert M. “Bob” Summitt died on June 16. He was 94. A native of Sweetwater, he served in the Naval Aviation and Army Infantry in World War II and was a recipient of the Medal of Meritorious Service. He graduated from the University of Tennessee School of Law in 1949, after which he moved to Chattanooga to begin his career in law. He later co-founded Coffey and Summitt in 1963. He was appointed to the bench in 1968 and was elected to a full term in 1974, which he was re-elected to in 1982 and 1990. He retired in 1998. A memorial service will be held at noon on Wednesday at First Centenary United Methodist Church, Dr. Douglas Fairbanks officiating. Burial service will follow at the National Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation at the church will be from 10 a.m. to noon, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial acknowledgments may be directed to First Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave, the Cherokee Area Council Boys Scouts of America, 6031 Lee Highway, or to the Salvation Army, 822 McCallie Ave.

Services Wednesday for Chattanooga Public Servant Claude Ramsey

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 18, 2018
Claude Ramsey, former deputy governor of Tennessee, died today at 75. He was elected five times to the office of Hamilton County mayor, four times as assessor of property, twice to the Tennessee legislature and once as county commissioner. He retired in August 2013 after three years in the Haslam administration. Ramsey’s family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Bayside Baptist Church, with visitation prior at noon.

Watch Jason Pannu’s Presidential Address Online

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 18, 2018
Nashville lawyer Jason Pannu took the oath of office as President of the Tennessee Bar Association on June 15 in Memphis. For those who missed his inaugural address, you can now stream a high-quality version online at YouTube. Hear about his new programs and his theme for the year, which is “Honoring Tradition, Embracing Modernity.”

SCOTUS Passes on Partisan Gerrymandering Cases

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 18, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court has sent back two cases to lower courts that would have blocked states from drawing hyper-partisan electoral maps, USA Today reports. The justices found procedural faults in the two cases, one brought by Republicans in Maryland and the other brought by Democrats in Wisconsin. Chief Justice John Roberts said in one opinion that the case was flawed because it was about group political interests instead of individual legal rights. Justice Elena Kagan wrote that she anticipates the issue to come before the court again.

State Rep. McCormick Drops Re-election Bid

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 18, 2018
State Rep. Gerald McCormick, R-Chattanooga, announced he will not seek re-election after 14 years of service, saying he will drop out of the race immediately, the Times Free Press reports. He will resign from his position in the House on Oct. 1 and return to full-time work. Republicans in House District 26 have a special seven-day opportunity to qualify for the Aug. 2 primary ballot. McCormick denied the sudden change had anything to do with recent reports of a home he and his wife purchased last year in Nashville, triggering questions about residency requirements.

WSMV’s I-Team Receives TBA’s Inaugural Fourth Estate Award

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 18, 2018
At the TBA Convention in Memphis last week, WSMV’s “I-Team” received the TBA’s first-ever Fourth Estate Award, a prize created to honor courageous journalism that enhances public understanding of the law. The Nashville-based station was chosen based on a series of investigative reports into misconduct by former Judge Casey Moreland. The judging panel’s vote was unanimous. See WSMV’s winning reports here.

Reception for Adoption Law Attorneys

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 18, 2018
The TBA Adoption Law section will hold a reception immediately following its first annual forum on June 28 at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville. Section members and practitioners are invited (attendance to the CLE is not required, but recommended). The reception will be held on June 28, 3:15 p.m. in the Tennessee Bar Center's 5th Floor Terrace Room. 

Apply Now for New 21st Judicial District Circuit Court Judgeship

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 18, 2018
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is now accepting applications for a Circuit Court judge in the 21st Judicial District, which covers Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Williamson Counties. The position becomes effective Sept. 1, 2018, following its creation by Chapter 974 of the Public Acts of 2018. Qualified applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, have been residents of the state for five years, and are residents of the 21st Judicial District. Interested applicants must complete the Trial Court Vacancy Commission Application, which is available at www.tncourts.gov, and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CDT on July 9.

Apply Now to Fill New 16th Judicial District Circuit Court Judgeship

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 18, 2018
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a Circuit Court judge in the 16th Judicial District, which covers Rutherford and Cannon counties. The position becomes effective Sept. 1, and was created by the Public Acts of 2018. Qualified applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, have been residents of the state for five years, and are residents of the 16th Judicial District. Interested applicants must complete the Trial Court Vacancy Commission Application, which is available at www.tncourts.gov, and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CDT on July 9.

Fastcase 2018: Advanced Tips for Enhanced Legal Research

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 15, 2018
On July 12, a webcast presentation will offer a quick refresher on case law search basics as well as a number of research tips that highlight advanced features in Fastcase. This seminar is free for TBA members only. You may only take this course one time for CLE credit.
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