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TBA House of Delegates Seeks to Fill Open Positions

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 1, 2019
In accordance with Article 29 of the TBA Bylaws, the officers of the House of Delegates will fill 13 open positions in the House. If you would like to be considered for one of these positions, please submit a declaration of candidacy that includes your name, principal place of law practice, district of interest and contact information to TBA Executive Director Joycelyn Stevenson by July 15. Read a list of open positions here.

2019 TBA House of Delegates Officer Vacancies

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 1, 2019
In accordance with Article 29 of the TBA Bylaws, the officers of the House of Delegates will fill 13 open positions in the House.

Men File Lawsuit Over New Law Prohibiting Sex Offenders From Living With Their Children

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 28, 2019
Three unidentified men filed a federal lawsuit this week against Gov. Bill Lee over a soon-to-be enacted law that will prohibit convicted sex offenders from staying overnight in the presence of their children, the Tennessean reports. The law will take effect July 1. The three unnamed plaintiffs in the lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, are all fathers of minor children and convicted sex offenders who have completed their punishments and treatment programs. The victims in each case were under 12 years old. The plaintiffs were seeking a temporary restraining order, which was granted by Judge William Campbell Jr., and are also seeking a preliminary injunction.

Williamson County Lawyer Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 28, 2019
The Supreme Court of Tennessee today suspended Williamson County lawyer Georgia A. Felner from the practice of law for a period of three years with 18 months served on active suspension and the remainder on probation pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 12.2 and 14.2. Felner sold cannabis (THC) to a confidential informant and was indicted for the sale and delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance. Felner entered a plea of nolo contendere to both felony counts, received judicial diversion, was placed on two years supervised probation beginning Oct. 10, 2018, and is prohibited from practicing law.

Supreme Court Amends Rule 13

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 28, 2019
Following the passage of Senate Bill 559/House Bill 628, the Tennessee Supreme Court has amended Sections 1 and 2 of Rule 13  of the Tennessee Annotated Code. Section 1 concerns the right to counsel and procedure for appointment of counsel, while Section 2 deals with compensation of counsel in non-capital cases. Read the full order and amended rules here.

Judge Angel Elected President of 12th Judicial District Bar Association

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 28, 2019
Circuit Court Judge Justin C. Angel has been selected to serve as president of the 12th Judicial District Bar Association, the Chattanoogan reports. The 12th District is comprised of Rhea, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, Marion, Franklin and Grundy counties. Angel is also the current presiding judge of the 12th Judicial District. Angel was elected to the bench for an eight year term in 2014. He presides over civil and criminal matters.

Federal Practice Forum, July 18

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 28, 2019
Join the TBA Federal Practice Section for its annual CLE program on July 18 in Nashville. This program features presentations that are tailored to experienced federal court practitioners and those who are new to federal practice. Highlights include best practices for presenting a case in federal court, a panel discussion on how best to work with federal agencies, e-discovery and an update on Federal Probation Office policies and procedures.

UT Law Alum Donates $1.15 Million for Scholarships

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 28, 2019
University of Tennessee College of Law alumnus Carl Colloms has committed $1.15 million over seven years to provide scholarship funding for UT Law students. This gift will grow the Judge Carl E. Colloms Scholarship endowment to one of the largest in college history. Colloms, a Charleston, Tennessee, native, has designated his gift to benefit students from southeast Tennessee. He began his career as a solo practitioner in 1966 and quickly distinguished himself as a leader in the community. He served as a county attorney for more than five years and was the youngest county leader in the state during his term as mayor in Bradley County.

Williams, Sexton Confirm They Will Seek House Speakership

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 28, 2019
The race to succeed Glen Casada as speaker of the House of Representatives got a little more crowded this week, after two more Republican candidates launched their own bids, the Tennessean reports. Former House Republican Caucus chair Ryan Williams formally announced his bid in a letter to his colleagues, while Rep. Cameron Sexton, who serves as the House Republican Caucus chair, officially confirmed his entry into the race this week. Williams and Sexton join Reps. Mike Carter, Matthew Hill, Curtis Johnson and Jay Reedy as those vying to be speaker.

SCOTUS: Warrant Not Necessary to Draw Blood from Unconscious Person Suspected of DUI

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 27, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer joined with conservatives Thursday in a decision that allows police in most circumstances to obtain a blood draw from an unconscious motorist without getting a warrant, the ABA Journal reports. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote the plurality opinion, saying the blood draw is generally permitted under the “exigent circumstances” exception to the Fourth Amendment’s general requirement of a warrant. The exception allows warrantless searches to prevent the dissipation of evidence, which consists of the dissipation of blood alcohol from metabolic processes in drunken-driving cases.
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