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Nashville Chancellor Young Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 15, 2018
Davidson County Chancellor Bill Young confirmed today that he will not seek reelection for his seat, choosing instead to join Memphis-based law firm Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, the Nashville Post reports. Young was appointed to the position in 2016 by Gov. Bill Haslam after serving in several official capacities, including Tennessee Attorney General. Joy Sims, Anne Martin and Scott Tift have all filed to run for Young’s seat.

Court of Appeals Judges to Hear Cases at Union University on Feb. 20

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 15, 2018

Three judges from the Tennessee Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on campus at Union University in Jackson on Feb. 20. Judges J. Steven Stafford, Arnold B. Goldin and Brandon O. Gibson will hear three cases beginning at 9:30 a.m. Following each oral argument, the attorneys will be available to discuss the cases with attendees and answer questions. For more information, please see Union University’s website.

TBA Welcomes Vonnahme, Schwarz

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 14, 2018
The TBA welcomes two new additions to the staff this month. Berkley Schwarz joins the TBA as Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs. She previously worked at the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Division of Business Services, where she was an attorney for the division and Athlete Agent Registrar. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law. Stephanie Vonnahme was named the new Young Lawyers Division and Public Education Coordinator. Vonnahme comes to the TBA from a nonprofit background, where she has provided executive director services for a variety of organizations. She holds a master’s degree from Murray State University. Read more about them about at the TBA website.

Jury in Pilot Flying J Trial Reaches Partial Verdict

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 14, 2018
The jury in the Pilot Flying J fraud trial reached a partial verdict today, but was sent home by the judge for the evening after they could not agree on one remaining count, Knoxnews reports. They will return tomorrow at 9 a.m. Earlier today, the jury sent a note to U.S. District Judge Curtis Collier that they had "reached a unanimous decision on everyone except for one count on one person." The note didn’t say which count or defendant it was referring to. Former company president Mark Hazelwood, former VP Scott Wombold and account representatives Karen Mann and Heather Jones have been on trial since November on charges of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud.

Texas Judge Rules Law Firms with Similar Initials is Not Trademark Infringement

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 14, 2018
A law firm using the initials P and M in its name did not infringe upon the trademark of another firm with the same initials, a Texas judge ruled. The ABA Journal reports that Paranjpe & Mahadass, which uses “P&M” and “PM” in its marketing materials, received a cease-and-desist letter from the PM Law Firm, and filed a suit for declaratory judgment in the matter. PM countered that it was entitled to damages for trademark infringement. Judge Robert Schaffer ruled that PM Law doesn’t have a valid common law trademark for its name.

Campaign Finance Complaints Filed Against Matlock, Burchett

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 14, 2018
Federal Election Commission complaints have been filed against Jimmy Matlock and Tim Burchett, both Republican candidates in the 2nd District congressional race, Knoxnews reports. Both complaints, filed within one day of each other, cite improper donations. The complaint against Matlock was filed by Knox County resident Lee Dunlap, who alleged that Matlock’s campaign took two $500 contributions from corporations. The complaint against Burchett, filed by Loudon County Commissioner Van Shaver, makes similar claims. Matlock’s campaign has said they will file an amended report, but Burchett’s campaign claims no wrongdoing.

TBA Launching New Success! Online Portal

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 14, 2018
The TBA today launched a new online version of the popular Tennessee Bar Journal Success! column. While the print edition will not change, the online version will allow both attorneys and the public to see the career moves, awards, appointments and other notable achievements of TBA members. The new site is accessible at tba.org/success/news. Attorneys and firm representatives also may now submit items for Success! through a new online submission form.

Memphis NBA Chapter Hosts MLK Programming on Feb. 23

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 14, 2018
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association is hosting a day of programming at the Fogelman Business Center in Memphis. The event, starting at 9 a.m. on Feb. 23, will focus on the protest movement in its current state as well as provide updated information on the law surrounding assembly, protest and municipal responsibility. Speakers include local historical figures who worked with Dr. King, representatives of the media, City of Memphis, local activists, attorneys and judges. Contact Florence Johnson, 901-725-7520, for more information.

11 New Online CLE Packages

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 14, 2018
The Tennessee Bar Association offers convenient CLE packaging with courses in multiple practice areas. With one click you can register for multiple programs. New packages touch on drafting legislation, elder law basics, transactional practice, MDLs, legal writing, tax law and more.

Some Private Social Media Photos Subject to Discovery, Rules NY Court

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 14, 2018
The New York State Court of Appeals ruled that Facebook photos set as private are discoverable, the ABA Journal reports. The ruling came in a lawsuit involving a horse riding accident, in which the plaintiff, Kelly Forman, alleged that she fell off a horse fitted with a defective stirrup. Forman’s suit claims that the accident caused serious injury and reduced her to being unable to use a computer or compose “coherent messages.” Forman’s use of Facebook pre-accident came up during a deposition, so the defense sought access to Forman’s entire Facebook account on the basis that her photos and posts were relevant to the scope of her injuries. The court granted a motion to compel after Forman refused to provide access.
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