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Loudon County Lawyer Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 30, 2018
Arthur Wayne Henry of Loudon County was suspended from the practice of law today for one year and one day, by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In one case, Henry agreed to accept a settlement offer without advising his clients.  He received a $5,000 settlement check but did not advise his clients. The settlement check was never cashed. Henry did not respond to a show cause order requiring him to show cause why an order of compromise and settlement had not been entered and the case was dismissed without prejudice. In a second case, Henry did not diligently pursue a divorce petition or adequately communicate with his client.  In a third case, Henry did not diligently pursue a post-divorce matter or adequately communicate with his client. 

Hughes Suit Against Fox News to Continue

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 30, 2018
A lawsuit filed by former Fox News pundit Scottie Nell Hughes against the network has been stripped down but will continue, the Nashville Post reports. Hughes’ sexual harassment complaint has been partially thrown out, but U.S. District Court Judge William Pauley III will allow her to pursue failure-to-hire and retaliation claims. Pauley also granted Hughes’ motion to halt Fox’s attempts to depose four men with whom the network said had affairs with Hughes. “Defendants’ purported strategy is superficially appealing, but advances a boorish, reductive narrative that Hughes was predisposed to engaging in self-serving sexual relationships,” Pauley wrote in his order. 

Lawsuit Against Restauranteur Over Article Tossed

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 30, 2018
A lawsuit against Nashville restaurant owner Randy Rayburn has been tossed out by the Tennessee Court of Appeals for lacking merit, The Tennessean reports. The suit was filed over a Tennessean article that mentioned the culinary arts program at Nashville State Community College, which was once directed by Tom Loftis and was overhauled by Rayburn. Loftis sued Rayburn after the article stated that Loftis was fired during the overhaul, despite the fact that Rayburn was never quoted in the article. Loftis’ case has been sent back to the trial court to determine if he must pay for Rayburn’s legal fees, but Loftis’ attorney said his client is also examining an appeal to the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Honor Local Journalists for Outstanding Legal Writing Before May 10

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 30, 2018
There is still time to submit entries for the TBA’s first-ever Fourth Estate Award! The honor was created to recognize courageous journalism that enhances public understanding of the legal system and the law. Nominations will be accepted until May 10 for work published from Jan. 1, 2017, until the present.

16 Suspended for Nonpayment of Annual Registration Fee

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2018
Ten Tennessee attorneys and six out of state attorneys were subject to administrative suspension on March 28 for nonpayment of the annual registration fee in 2017. Since the order was issued by the Tennessee Supreme Court, two of those attorneys have been reinstated. Read the full order here.

Rep. Sherry Jones Likely Violated Campaign Law, Will Pay Back State

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2018
Tennessee Rep. Sherry Jones, D-Nashville, likely violated state law by using state funds to send a letter touting her candidacy for Davidson County Juvenile Court Clerk, The Tennessean reports. Jones said that the error was a mistake by her office and has repaid the state approximately $2,400. Connie Ridley, director at the Office of Legislative Administration, said Jones violated the mass mailing statute by using state money to send a mailing within 30 days of an election on which her name appears on the ballot.

Baker Donelson Will Anchor New Nashville Skyscraper

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2018
The Nashville office of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz will serve as the lead tenant in a new planned skyscraper, the Nashville Post reports. The announcement came today from The Mainland Companies, the company that will oversee construction on the tower, which will sit south of Broadway by the Music City Center convention hall.

New Developments in Labor and Employment

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2018
The Labor and Employment Forum will be held May 4 at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville. Topics include new developments at the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, FLSA collective action basics, sexual harassment claims, case law updates, ethical considerations and more. 

Legislature Adds 3 New Judicial Positions

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2018

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation this session funding three new judge positions in Tennessee. The new positions will be in the state’s 19th Judicial District, which serves Montgomery and Robertson counties; the 16th Judicial District, which includes Rutherford and Cannon counties; and the 21st Judicial District, which includes Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Williamson counties.

Rutherford County Unveils New Judicial Center

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2018
The new, $73 million Rutherford County Judicial Center held its grand opening on Wednesday, the Daily News Journal reports. Chancellor Howard Wilson, General Sessions Senior Judge Ben Hall McFarlin Jr. and county Mayor Ernest Burgess gave remarks at the ceremony. The 203,000-square-foot building will fully open on May 7. It features 12 courtrooms. 
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