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Haslam Names 10 to New UT Trustees Board, Including 2 Attorneys

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 9, 2018
Gov. Bill Haslam today celebrated the passage of a measure that reduces the size of the University of Tennessee’s board of trustees and announced 10 appointees to the new board, The Tennessean reports. Among the appointees are Brad Lampley, current partner in charge of the Nashville office of Adams and Reese LLP, and Melvin Malone, former Special Tennessee Supreme Court Justice and current practice group legal with Butler Snow LLP. All of the new trustees are University of Tennessee alumni.

Todd, Bush to Seek Republican Nomination for District 73 State House Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 9, 2018
Jackson businessman Chris Todd announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the District 73 seat of the Tennessee State House, joining Madison County Commissioner Jay Bush in the race to replace retiring state Rep. Jimmy Eldridge, The Jackson Sun reports. Eldridge, a Republican, confirmed last month that he would not seek re-election after he announced plans to run for mayor of Jackson. Todd has never before sought political office.

ABA Committee: LMU Duncan School of Law Fails to Meet Accreditation Standard

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 9, 2018
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law is “significantly out of compliance” with certain accreditation standards, according to a letter released by the American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, the ABA Journal reports. The letter, dated April 5, found that the Knoxville school was not in compliance with Standards 501 (a) and (b), which state that law schools should maintain “sound admissions policies and practices” and not admit candidates who seem like they won’t finish law school or pass a bar exam.

Martineau Departs TDEC

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 6, 2018
Commissioner Bob Martineau is leaving the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for a private sector job, the Nashville Post reports. Previously a partner at Waller, Martineau has been the head of TDEC since 2011. The agency will announce his replacement this week.

Memphis’ First Black Mayor Plans to Challenge Strickland for Old Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 6, 2018
Willie Herenton, who served as mayor of Memphis from 1992 to 2009, announced yesterday that he would again seek the office in 2019, The Commercial Appeal reports. Herenton, who was Memphis’ first black mayor, said his campaign theme would be simple: “Let’s do it again.” Current Mayor Jim Strickland, who was elected in 2015, has not yet announced whether he will seek a second term.

Program Revisits MLK's Final Legal Battle

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 6, 2018
A program hosted by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee earlier this month revisited Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last legal battle, which began before but ended after King’s assassination. The federal case concerned a hastily organized march in Memphis, during which King appeared, and a group of marchers became unruly and damaged property. The city alleged King and other organizers could not control the marchers and that the protest amounted to a public safety danger. Panels at the program featured lawyers from both sides of the dispute, as well as civil rights leader and former UN Ambassador Andrew Young.

Sessions Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy for Border Crossings

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 6, 2018
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced today a “zero-tolerance” policy for people entering the United States illegally on the Mexican border, the Associated Press reports. The directive tells federal prosecutors in border states to put more emphasis on charging people with illegal entry, which has previously been treated as a misdemeanor offense for first-timers. Smugglers and repeat offenders are usually charged with more serious crimes.

TBA Launches Survey of Tennessee Lawyers

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 6, 2018

The Tennessee Bar Association is launching a survey of all Tennessee-licensed attorneys this coming week. The results of this survey will help the TBA shape future programming and guide its allocation of resources, so it is important for all members to take a few minutes to complete it. This year's survey will also include a few questions about the evolving legal marketplace and the ways technology and the legal profession are becoming intertwined. The email survey will again be conducted by Yacoubian Research, and individual responses will be anonymous and confidential. For questions or assistance with the survey, contact Assistant Executive Director Barry Kolar.

House District 67 to See Contested Democratic Primary

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 6, 2018
The race to replace Rep. Joe Pitts in the Tennessee State House will be contested, The Leaf-Chronicle reports. Jason Hodges, who received Pitts’ blessing, will face Houston Rye in the Democratic primary to represent the district, which covers most of Clarksville. The winner will go on to face Republican Tommy J. Vallejos in the general election. Pitts, a Democrat, served 12 years in the House before announcing his retirement last year.

YWCA Annual Stand Against Racism Planned for April 27

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 6, 2018
The YWCA will again host its “Stand Against Racism” community advocacy fair on April 27 in Nashville. The fair begins at 11:30 a.m., with an official program starting at noon. Scheduled speakers include Gloria McKissack, retired Tennessee State University professor and former activist in the Civil Rights Movement, and DarKenya Waller, executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee.
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