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Cosby Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2018
A Pennsylvania jury has found Bill Cosby guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman 14 years ago, The New York Times reports. He was convicted of three counts of aggravated indecent assault, with each count punishable by up to 10 years in state prison. In recent years numerous women have come forward to accuse the comedian of sexual assault, with 45-year-old Andrea Constand filing the charges that kicked off the criminal trial.

Williamson Commission to Turn Over ‘Voter Fraud’ Complaint to DA

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2018
The Williamson County Election Commission voted yesterday to turn a complaint of “voter fraud” over to District Attorney Kim Helper. It deals with Democrats crossing party lines to vote in Republican primaries, The Williamson Herald reports. The issue stems from two Democratic candidates picking up Republican primary ballots while early voting in the May 1 county primary elections. Williamson County Republican Party Chairman Debbie Deaver voiced complaints that while Tennessee has open primaries, state law requires primary voters to be “bona fide” members of the party to which they intend to vote or else, a voter that “intends to affiliate with that party.”

Judge Found Not Guilty in Federal Discrimination Trial

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2018
A Hamilton County Juvenile Court judge has been cleared of wrongdoing in a federal discrimination trial, the Times Free Press reports. Jurors dismissed claims against Judge Rob Philyaw and his administrator that were brought by Elizabeth Gentzler, an openly gay magistrate who said she experienced discriminatory behavior from Philyaw. Gentzler’s attorney said he will likely file a motion for a new trial.

Criminal Law CLE 1-Click Package

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2018
This series offers topics on sentencing issues, voir dire, post-conviction relief and ethics. Speakers include District Public Defender Roger Nell and Charles Bloodworth, Joseph Fuson of Freeman & Fuson and David Veile of Schell & Oglesby.

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Over Police Shooting Via Directed Verdict

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2018
A federal judge yesterday tossed out a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a Knoxville Police Department officer who fatally shot an unarmed parolee in the back, Knoxnews reports. Chief U.S. District Judge Tom Varlan ruled that attorney Richard Brooks failed to present enough evidence to allow the jury to consider whether the KPD officer had the legal right to use deadly force against parolee Ronald Carden. Brooks failed to offer evidence or expert witness before trial or during to contradict the account of the officer. Varlan said he had no choice but to dismiss the case via directed verdict. 

Civil Rights Cold Case Bill Heads to Haslam's Desk

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2018
A bill that would create a state body to investigate civil rights cold cases passed the Tennessee House yesterday. Sponsored by Rep. Johnnie Turner, D-Memphis, the measure would set up the Tennessee Civil Rights Crimes Information, Reconciliation and Research Center, which would delve into unsolved civil rights crimes. It also passed the Senate on Monday, where it is sponsored by Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville. It now heads to Gov. Haslam's desk for final approval.

Revised Juvenile Justice Reform Bill Passes House, Senate

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2018
The Tennessee House and Senate have each passed Gov. Bill Haslam’s Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, though Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Jeff Yarbro called the approved version “significantly watered down,” Humphrey on the Hill reports. The final version includes a provision authorizing the expansion of treatment programs in areas that currently don’t offer them, but it nixed a number of proposals from the introduced bill, such as limits on the time a juvenile could be placed in state custody for offenses like skipping school or drinking alcohol.

Greene County Lawyer Placed on Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2018
Today the law license of Greene County attorney John T. Milburn Rogers was transferred to disability inactive status, pursuant to Section 27.4 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Rogers 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.

Former NFL Cheerleaders Agree to Settle Suit for $1, Meeting with Goodell

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2018
Two former NFL cheerleaders who filed discrimination claims against the league said yesterday that they will settle their case for $1 each and a meeting with Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league officials, The Washington Post reports. The women’s attorney said the goal of the meeting would be to create “binding rules and regulations” for teams that employ cheerleaders. Currently cheerleaders are subject to intense restrictions, such as rules on what clothing to wear, social media rules, and being outlawed from having any association with players, including having to leave restaurants if a player enters.

Business Law CLE Looks at Cryptocurrencies

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2018
The Business Law Forum will be held May 3 at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville. Topics include an introduction to distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies and virtual currencies. Sessions will also address the public policy and regulatory implications of distributed ledger technology and virtual currencies, including ethical considerations. 
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