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Sessions Tells Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty in Drug Cases

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 21, 2018
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions today instructed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty whenever “appropriate” in drug-related cases, Reuters reports. Sessions’ edict echoed calls from President Donald Trump earlier this week to execute opioid dealers and traffickers. Critics say the move is the wrong way to combat the opioid crisis, and that greater use of the death penalty would tie up resources at U.S. Attorneys offices.

Nashville Cancels Plans for Outside Counsel, Refocuses Barry Investigation

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 21, 2018
The investigation into the potential misuse of funds by former Mayor Megan Barry has been retooled by the Nashville Metro Council, The Tennessean reports. Plans to hire an outside firm from Memphis have been scrapped, and the probe has been retooled to focus on mechanisms that allowed the misuse of funds to occur, identify the scope of the problem, and prevent it from happening again. The council’s special investigative committee will present the council its findings and recommendations for policy changes.

Council Supports Request for Expedited Supreme Court Hearing in Election Date Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 21, 2018
The Nashville Metro Council has requested that city lawyers agree to an expedited hearing before the Tennessee Supreme Court to determine the date for the special election to replace former Mayor Megan Barry, the Nashville Post reports. Former councilmember Ludye Wallace challenged the Nashville Election Commission’s decision to include the election on the Aug. 2, saying instead the vote should take place in May. Davidson County Chancellor Claudia Bonnyman ruled in the city’s favor, and now Wallace is appealing to the Supreme Court.

Volunteers Needed for March 27 Legal Clinic in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 21, 2018
Lipscomb University's Fred D. Gray Institute for Law, Justice & Society will host a free legal clinic in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. on March 27 at Schrader Lane Church of Christ, located at 1234 Schrader Lane, Nashville, 37208. It will be an advice-only clinic with no expectation that volunteers take on continuing representation. For more information or to volunteer, contact Randy Spivey, 615-966-2503.

Judge Camille McMullen Provides Tips on Brief Writing

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 21, 2018
In this one-hour CLE, Judge Camille McMullen offers effective oral argument practices and tips for brief writing. Learn about common mistakes and review examples.

National Bar Association to Host Conference in Nashville This Weekend

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 20, 2018
The National Bar Association’s Corporate Law Section and Region IV membership are hosting their annual “Gateway to Success” conference in Nashville this weekend. Region IV consists of Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky.

Attorneys General to Congress: Preserve State's Authority Over Data Security Laws

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 20, 2018

Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III has joined other attorneys general from across the country in signing a letter urging Congress not to preempt state data breach and data security laws, including laws that require notice to consumers and state attorneys general of data breaches. In their letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general maintain that any federal law must not diminish the role of states in addressing data breaches and identity theft.

Shelby County Commission to Appoint Environmental Court Judge in April

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 20, 2018
The Shelby County Commission plans to appoint an interim General Sessions Environmental Court judge on April 2, with Monday being the deadline for applications, the Memphis Daily News reports. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Larry Potter, who served in the role since this position was created in the 1980’s. The commission will interview applicants during the March 28 committee sessions. Whomever gets the appointment will serve until the August election, when someone will be elected to fill the remainder of Potter’s eight-year term

Judge Allows Former ‘Apprentice’ Contest’s Lawsuit Against Trump to Proceed

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 20, 2018
A New York judge ruled that President Donald Trump is not immune from a state lawsuit from a former “Apprentice” contestant claiming he had groped and kissed her without her consent, the ABA Journal reports. Summer Zervos is claiming that the sexual harassment amounted to defamation. Judge Jennifer Schechter said in her ruling that “no one is above the law.”

Nashville Public Defender Pleads for State Money for Underfunded Office

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 20, 2018
Speaking at a state budget hearing last Tuesday, Nashville Public Defender Dawn Deaner said her office was understaffed and overworked and requested an increase of $1.2 million in funding from the state, WPLN reports. Deaner said that while the Public Defender’s office serves primarily a state function, the city has been funding almost two-thirds of the expenses for the office. It is currently short a total of 23 staff members, making it difficult to appropriately represent clients.
 
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