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TBA, Commercial Appeal to Co-Host Gubernatorial Forum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 4, 2018

Forum Will Take Place at TBA Annual Convention in Memphis

NASHVILLE, June 4, 2018 – The Tennessee Bar Association and The Commercial Appeal, USA TODAY NETWORK-Tennessee will co-host a forum on June 14 in Memphis, featuring the major candidates for governor of Tennessee. The event will coincide with the TBA’s annual Convention, held this year at The Peabody on June 13-16.

Investiture Ceremony Held for Judge William Campbell

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2018

An investiture ceremony was held today in Nashville for U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell Jr., with Judge Waverly Crenshaw presiding. The ceremony took place in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the United States District Court with a reception following. U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and John Tarpley delivered remarks, and TBA President-elect Jason Pannu presented Campbell with a gavel. See photos from the ceremony here.

Jury Awards $4 to Family of Man Killed by Law Enforcement

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2018
The family of Gregory Vaugh Hill Jr., a Florida man who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy, was awarded $4 by a federal jury in a wrongful-death lawsuit, The New York Times reports. Hill was shot after the deputy responded to his house because of a noise complaint related to loud music Hill had been playing. The money amounted to $1 for funeral expenses and $1 for each of Hill’s children. As the jury found that the sheriff’s office was only 1 percent responsible for Hill’s death, that total was reduced to 4 cents.

Delaware Bar Foundation Holding Nationwide Writing Contest for Law Students

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2018
For the third year running, the Delaware Bar Foundation will hold the Stargatt Legal Ethics Writing Competition. There are no Delaware residency requirements, so it is open to any ABA-accredited law school student or recent graduate. The topic must be ethics-related and the deadline is Sept. 15. The top submission will garner $3,000 for the author, with cash prizes available to second and third place as well. Find out more here.

CLC Memphis to Host Theater Night Fundraiser

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2018
On June 14, the Community Legal Center (CLC) in Memphis will host a night at the theater in support of the organization with a performance of "Dreamgirls" at the Playhouse on the Square, presented by Gene and Carol Katz. Join the CLC for delicious food and beverages, an entertaining show and many ways to give to the Community Legal Center. Tickets are available for $45, or $100 for a VIP pass. A cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m. with showtime at 8 p.m.

NSL Attempts to Improve Low Bar Passage Rates

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2018
Bar passage rates at Nashville School of Law are currently the lowest in the state, but administrators believe that curriculum changes made this year will make a significant improvement, The Tennessean reports. New requirements rolled out include mandatory practice bar exams for first- and second-year students and a “bar exam workshop” for fourth-year students. An NSL official said that the school administration expects to see higher passage rates as soon as this July’s test.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Mandatory Retirement at 70 for Michigan Judges

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2018
The Cincinnati-based 6th Circuit Court of Appeals this week upheld a provision in Michigan’s Constitution that candidates can’t be elected or appointed at the age of 70 or older, the ABA Journal reports. The case was brought by Michigan state court judge Michael Theile, who will be 71 in 2020 and is up for reelection. The panel ruled that it must follow precedent, and two cases in the past 30 years have upheld the statute.

New Attorneys Take Oath at Nashville Ceremony

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2018
Chief Justice Jeff Bivins administered the oath to the state's newest lawyers during today's admission ceremonies at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville. The Tennessee Bar Association hosted at reception following the ceremonies for new attorneys and their families. See photos from the ceremony here.

Law in Real Life

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2018

What are some of the most common legal issues clients need assistance with and what do you need to know to work with them? On June 25, learn from experienced practitioners from across the state who help clients navigate these areas every day. Then put your knowledge into practice: After the program you will have three months to engage in a hands-on legal clinic, with options in Middle, East and West Tennessee. Learn now and then put your expertise to work helping a legal aid organization.

Nashville Judge Seth Norman to Retire

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 31, 2018
Nashville Criminal Court Judge Seth Norman has announced plans to retire in August, The Tennessean reports. Norman was first elected in 1990. He has accepted a position as a senior judge with the Tennessee Supreme Court, and will continue to work with the Davidson County Drug Court, which he began in 1995.
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