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Lipscomb Hosting Legal Clinic on Feb. 20

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 14, 2018
The Fred D. Gray Institute for Law, Justice & Society will host another legal advice clinic on Feb. 20 at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 600 28th Avenue North in Nashville. Attorney volunteers are needed to assist from 5:30 to 8 p.m. It will be an advice-only clinic with no expectation to take on continuing representation. Contact Randy Spivey for more information.

Attorneys General to Congress: End Arbitration Requirements for Sexual Harassment Victims

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018
Fifty-six attorneys general, including Tennessee AG Herbert Slatery, signed a letter calling on Congress to end secret, forced arbitration for victims of sexual harassment, the ABA Journal reports. The AGs expressed their support for new legislation to aid victims. “These arbitration requirements often are set forth in clauses found within the ‘fine print’ of lengthy employment contracts,” the letter says. “Many employees will not even recognize that they are bound by arbitration clauses until they have been sexually harassed and attempt to bring suit.”

Memphis VA Launching Investigation into ‘Serious Allegations’ Against Official

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018
The Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s director said yesterday he would immediately launch an investigation into “serious allegations” that a recently promoted official falsified time cards of hospital employees, The Commercial Appeal reports. The claim is that Cheryl Brewer, assistant chief of the human resources office, approved paid time off for employees who had already used their annual leave. This newest incident joins a list of troubles that have plagued the facility in recent months, including the firing of two top officials and increased scrutiny from Tennessee’s Congressional delegation.

UTK Law to Host Tennessee Court of Appeals

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018
Three judges from the Tennessee Court of Appeals will hear arguments on the campus of the University of Tennessee School of Law on Feb. 20, giving students and the public a chance to see appellate cases in action. Judges John Westley McClarty, Thomas R. Frierson and W. Neal McBrayer will hear four cases as well as speak to the audience and answer questions. Opinions deciding the cases will be issued by the court at a later date. “When law students have the opportunity to see the legal system up close in action, it is always a tremendous benefit for their preparation as lawyers,” said professor Penny White, who oversees the event.

Sessions Reference to ‘Anglo-American Heritage’ of Sheriff’s Office Sparks Concern

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018
While addressing the National Sheriffs’ Association in Washington yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions invoked the “Anglo-American heritage of law enforcement,” prompting concern from elected officials and the NAACP. ABC News reports that Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, called the phrase a “dog whistle.” Following the backlash, a Department of Justice official clarified that Sessions was referring to “common law legal heritage.” In the prepared remarks distributed by the DOJ prior to the event, the line does not include the reference to Anglo-American heritage, only “our legal heritage.”

Knoxville Attorney Announces Run for Senate District 7

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018
An attorney from Baker Donelson’s Knoxville office, Jamie Ballinger, announced yesterday that she is running for Tennessee Senate District 7, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Ballinger, who will run as a Democrat, challenges incumbent Republican Sen. Richard Briggs, who has held the seat since 2014. District 7 comprises parts of Knox County, including Farragut and portions of downtown Knoxville.

Top State Attorneys Plan to Appeal DUI Fee Decision

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018
Tennessee’s top prosecutors say they plan to appeal a controversial ruling that threw hundreds of DUI cases into limbo, the Times Free Press reports. The Criminal Court of Appeals last week ruled that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation had instituted an “unconstitutional” fee system that required defendants pay a $250 blood test fee if they are convicted. "Because the intermediate court ruling will impact the handling of all pending DUI cases in trial courts, we will do our best to impress on the Court the need for expeditious action on the application," Rachel Willis, deputy attorney general for the state of Tennessee, wrote in an email Monday to local prosecutors. "And if it is granted, we will consider asking for an expedited appeal."

Corker Reconsidering Retirement

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018
Sen. Bob Corker is “listening” to Republicans pushing for him to abandon his plans to retire at the end of his term, Politico reports. Corker announced in September that he would not run for reelection, triggering many high-profile names to step into the race, including 7th district U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn and former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen. A poll taken last month shows Bredesen with the edge over Blackburn, prompting concern from Republicans. Today in response, a Blackburn spokeswoman called anyone who doubts Blackburn’s chances a “sexist pig," The Tennessean reports.

Just 1 Month Left to Enter TBJ's 2nd Annual Fiction Contest

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018

There's still time to enter the Tennessee Bar Journal's Second Annual Fiction Contest! We know that in your real job you don't get to make stuff up, so now is your chance to be loose with the facts and write wildly creatively. The winning entry will be published in the June 2018 issue of the Journal, and the author will receive a $100 gift card from a favorite independent bookstore. The deadline for entries is March 12, so get to typing!

Drafting Legislation Online Series

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018
Representatives from the Tennessee General Assembly present sessions on drafting legislation in this one-click series. 
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