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Crash Course CLE on Document Design

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 24, 2018
Effective document design is about much more than aesthetics. It shows professionalism, gives you credibility, and even saves your clients money. In this webcast on May 1, legal writer Tiffany Johnson of QP Legal will teach you how to make the most of Microsoft Word when drafting legal documents. 

Judge Revokes Bond for Waffle House Shooting Suspect

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 24, 2018
Following public outcry, Nashville Judge Michael Mondelli revoked the bond set for the man accused of a mass shooting in an Antioch Waffle House, The Tennessean reports. Travis Reinking, who was arrested yesterday after a manhunt, was originally jailed on a $2 million bond set by Night Court Magistrate Bruce Kessler. After community advocates were harshly critical that the accused shooter might walk free if he was able to make bail, Mondelli issued the order to revoke the bond this morning. Reinking is charged with the deaths of Taurean C. Sanderlin, 29; Joe R. Perez, 20; DeEbony Groves, 21; and Akilah Dasilva, 23.

Deaner Gives Keynote at 2018 Public Service Luncheon

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 23, 2018
The TBA’s 2018 Public Service Luncheon was held Saturday in Nashville, where four individuals were honored for their contributions to access to justice. Nashville Public Defender Dawn Deaner served as keynote speaker, where she said that Tennessee attorneys can change the justice system for the better. “Justice is evolutionary,” Deaner said. “It can be changed, it can be improved, and we can do that through education, through action, through determination, and through the good acts of the people that are gathered in this room.” See photos of the award winners and watch Deaner’s full address.

Tennessee Supreme Court Denies Anti-Discrimination Rule Change Proposal

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 23, 2018

After receiving more than 400 pages of public comment from members of the public and the legal community, the Tennessee Supreme Court has denied a proposed change to Rule 8.4, which would have prohibited discrimination and harassment by attorneys in relation to the practice of law. The request for adoption was made by the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility and the Tennessee Bar Association last November, with comments solicited on November 21.

Magician Forced to Reveal Secrets in Negligence Lawsuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 23, 2018
The secrets behind one of magician David Copperfield’s tricks were revealed in court documents thanks to a negligence lawsuit filed by a man who claims he was badly hurt while participating in a 2013 performance in Law Vegas, the Associated Press reports. Copperfield’s lawyers lost pretrial bids to close proceedings to the public to avoid giving away the secrets. Copperfield himself will take the stand on Wednesday in the trial.

House Committee Temporarily Halts Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 23, 2018
A bill that would punish so-called “sanctuary cities” in Tennessee and mandate that law enforcement cooperate with immigration officials was defeated in a state House committee meeting today, The Tennessean reports, but it may face another vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jay Reedy, R-Erin, was defeated with a voice vote. Rep. Patsy Hazlewood, R-Signal Mountain, expressed concern about the financial impact of the measure. After a recess of the committee, a motion was made to reconsider the initial vote. That motion passed, meaning the committee will look at the bill again, although it is unclear whether it will be reconsidered before the session adjourns for the year.

Montgomery County Jail Staff Stretched Thin, County Struggles with Growth

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 23, 2018
As Montgomery County rapidly grows in population, officials have struggled to keep pace, with public operations such as the jail suffering, The Leaf Chronicle reports. Overtime costs for Montgomery County jail staffers is already double what was budgeted for the fiscal year, with employees working up to two weeks straight with no time off to accommodate the staffing shortage. The county’s EMS services are also stretched “beyond capacity,” according to its EMS director. Public officials spoke out at the county commission's Budget Committee this week, requesting more funding to meet the challenges.

Memphis Securities Broker Indicted for Embezzling Millions from Pension Fund

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 23, 2018
A Memphis-area securities broker-dealer has been indicted on federal charges of embezzling $5.7 million from a Pennsylvania company’s employee pension fund, The Commercial Appeal reports. John Sherman Jumper, the Eads resident listed as CEO of Alluvion Securities, was accused by federal authorities of stealing from the Snow Shoe Refractories Employee Pension Plan for Hourly Employees, which included about 129 active and retired employees of a Pennsylvania company. He was indicted on four counts of wire fraud, three counts of embezzlement from an employee pension benefit plan and five counts of false statements and concealment of fact in pension benefit plan records.

Yale Law Women Names Top 10 Female-Friendly Firms

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 23, 2018
Yale Law Women has released its annual list of top 10 most family-friendly law firms, as well as a new list topic, the ABA Journal reports. The new 10 Female-Friendly firms list was based on gender equity in hiring, the representation of women in leadership and promotions, and equitable training and mentorship opportunities. The other list is the top 10 “family-friendly” law firms, which considers billable hours and compensation, parental and family accommodations, and flexible work schedules. See the full lists here.

Trademark, Copyright and Patent CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 23, 2018
The 2018 Intellectual Property Forum will include presentations on patent, trademark, and copyright issues when it convenes April 27 in Nashville. Practitioners may attend any or all presentations based on their learning needs. Morning sessions will focus on trademarks and copyrights while the afternoon sessions will address blockchain technology and patents.  
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