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CME Approved CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 23, 2018
The TBA Dispute Resolution Forum has been approved for 5.5 hours of CME credit. Speakers include Gail Ashworth of Wiseman Ashworth Law Group, Matt Sweeney of Baker, Mark Travis of Travis ADR Services, Frank Cantrell of Shuttleworth, Stephen Shields of Jackson Shields Yeiser & Holt, and the Hon. John Turnbull of Livingston. See full list of faculty here.

Justice Clark Gives Keynote Speech for Andrew Jackson’s 251st Birthday

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 23, 2018
The Tennessee Supreme Court’s Justice Cornelia Clark served as keynote speaker in this year’s wreath-laying ceremony at The Hermitage to celebrate the birthday of Andrew Jackson. Justice Clark gave a short speech highlighting little-known facts about Andrew Jackson’s early days as an attorney, prosecutor, and member of the Tennessee Supreme Court, noting that “Though his later career is what most people remember about him, Jackson’s early years as a Tennessee lawyer and member of the Tennessee Supreme Court are critical to understanding both his own national advancement and the development of our state’s early judiciary.”

Frizzell, Judge Howard Both Seek Sumner Juvenile Judgeship

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2018
Two candidates will vie for the General Sessions Judge Division II position in Sumner County on the May 1 ballot, The Tennessean reports. Deborah Frizzell, a Hendersonville attorney, and Judge David R. Howard, the interim holder of the seat on the bench, have both qualified to run. Howard was appointed in January after the retirement of Judge Barry Brown.

Tennessee Supreme Court Will Decide Nashville Mayoral Election Date

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2018
The Tennessee Supreme Court today agreed to immediately take on the case of the disputed potential dates of the election to replace former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, The Tennessean reports. Though the Election Commission set the date for the vote for Aug. 2, a former Metro councilman has contested in court that the election should actually be held in May. Davidson County Chancellor Claudia Bonnyman denied the request, but it was appealed directly to the Supreme Court. Oral arguments will take place on April 9.

Trump’s Pick for Sentencing Commission Once Advocated for its Disbandment

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2018
A recent nominee for the U.S. Sentencing Commission is raising eyebrows, as he once pushed for the abolishment of the very group he has been chosen to serve on, the ABA Journal reports. Georgetown Law Professor William G. Otis was chosen for his tough-on-crime views, which aligned with President Donald Trump’s, but in 2011 he called for abolishing the commission altogether, declaring that its guidelines “favor the criminal.” A nominee to the Sentencing Commission has rarely been contested for confirmation, but groups that advocate for criminal justice reform are rallying to fight against his confirmation.

AOC Accepting Grant Applications for 2 Grant Programs

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2018
The Administrative Office of the Courts is now accepting grant applications for the Parent Education and Mediation Fund and the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. The grants for the 2018 – 2019 fiscal year will run from July 1 through June 30, 2019. Funding awards are dependent upon the availability of state appropriated funding. Applications are available on the AOC's website, and are due no later than April 20.

Bill to Arm Teachers Advances Again

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2018
A bill that would allow select teachers to carry guns on school grounds has passed another legislative hurdle, moving it one step closer to the Tennessee House floor, The Tennessean reports. The bill passed the House Civil Justice Committee on Tuesday and will next move to the House Education Committee. The same day, Gov. Bill Haslam unveiled a $30 million plan to improve school safety, the details of which would be determined by a working group tasked with creating school safety recommendations.

Davidson County Lawyer Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2018
The Supreme Court today suspended James Daniel Marshall from the practice of law for a period of two years, with 30 days to be served as an active suspension, and the remainder served on probation subject to certain conditions, including the appointment of a practice monitor and continued contact with Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program. During the representation of three clients, Marshall failed to produce discovery responses, attend case management conferences and motion hearings, timely serve a summons or issue alias summons, and timely communicate with his clients.

Reception for Tort and Appellate Attorneys

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2018
The TBA Appellate and Tort & Insurance Practice sections will hold a reception immediately following their collaborative forum on March 29. Section members and practitioners are invited to attend (attendance to the CLE is not required but recommended). The reception will be held on March 29, 4 p.m. at the Tennessee Bar Center.

Wrongly Convicted Wilson County Man Awarded $1 Million

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 21, 2018
Lawrence McKinney, the Wilson County man exonerated by Gov. Bill Haslam after spending 31 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, was awarded $1 million by the Tennessee Board of Claims today, The Tennessean reports. McKinney was released from prison in 2009 because of new DNA evidence that cleared him a of 1978 rape and burglary conviction. He will receive $3,350 per month for the rest of his life as a result of the ruling, with the rest of the money going to pay his attorneys fees and debts.
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