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CLE Law Technology Blast

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 29, 2018
Find out what's next in technology for your law practice and earn up to 6.5 hours of dual CLE credit at this year's Law Tech Blast on Feb. 16. The registration desk will be open all day — you can create your own schedule and take as many or as few hours as you need.  

Services for Baumgartner Planned for Feb. 1

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018
Services for Knox County Judge Richard Baumgartner have been set for Feb. 1 at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church in Knoxville at 6 p.m. A visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Joy of Music School, Second Harvest Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, the American Red Cross or a local charity of your choice. Baumgartner, who served for 18 years on the bench in Knox County Criminal Court, died on Tuesday at the age of 70.

Lawsuit: Jail Officer Raped, Impregnated Inmate

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018
A new federal lawsuit filed Wednesday claims that a correctional officer at the Moore County Jail repeatedly raped a female inmate in the jail library, eventually impregnating her, The Tennessean reports. Caleb Shane Hopkins is accused of forcing himself onto Jessica Fowler multiple times from February to May 2017. She gave birth, prematurely, in December, and the child resides with her parents. Fowler is seeking $1 million from Hopkins and $300,000 from Moore County. In November, Hopkins pleaded guilty in criminal court of two counts of sexual contact with an inmate and two counts of official misconduct.

Former State Sen. Joe Haynes Dies at 81

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018
Former Democratic state Sen. Joe Haynes died today, The Tennessean reports. He was 81. Haynes, an attorney, served nearly three decades in the Tennessee legislature before his retirement in 2012. He then returned to private practice as an attorney with Haynes, Freeman and Bracey. Last year, Haynes was indicted on one charge of sexual battery. He pleaded not guilty and was awaiting the start of the trial this year.

Supreme Court Amends Rule Governing Eligibility of Foreign-Educated Bar Applicants

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018

The Tennessee Supreme Court today amended Supreme Court Rule 7, section 7.01, which governs the eligibility of foreign-educated applicants to take the bar examination in Tennessee. The change is set out in Appendix A of today's order. The amendments, which were requested on April 21, 2017, by the University of Tennessee College of Law and Vanderbilt University Law School, drew comments from the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners, the Tennessee Bar Association and several individuals. The rule becomes effective immediately.

Reeves Tops Carr in Senate District 14 Primary Special Election

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018
Murfreesboro businessman Shane Reeves defeated former state Rep. Joe Carr yesterday in the Republican primary for the special election to fill the District 14 senate seat, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Reeves scored more than 64 percent of the vote. Democrat Gayle Jordan, a Murfreesboro attorney, was unopposed for her party's nomination. She will face Reeves in a March 13 election. The special election was triggered by the resignation of Sen. Jim Tracy, R-Shelbyville.

Democratic Primary Challenger Emerges in Senate District 33

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018
A challenger to Democratic incumbent Sen. Reginald Tate, D-Memphis, has declared her intention to run in District 33, the Nashville Post reports. Katrina Robinson, a nonprofit creator and former nurse, has thrown her hat into the ring. Tate has not formally announced his intent to run for a fourth term. Robinson has already been endorsed by one of Tate’s colleagues, Sen. Sara Kyle.

Potential Lengthy Legal Battle Brewing Over Memphis Confederate Statues

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018
Opposing sides in the debate over the removal of Confederate statues in Memphis met in a hearing in Nashville yesterday, The Commercial Appeal reports. The Sons of Confederate Veterans challenged the city of Memphis’ removal of two statues, and claimed that the city failed to get clearance to remove the statues before the Tennessee Historical Commission. The city claims that the sale of the parks that housed the statues to a private entity protects the city from a legal challenge. Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle said she would release her decision Monday.

Shelby County Attorney Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018
The Supreme Court of Tennessee today temporarily suspended Keisha Moses Richardson from the practice of law upon finding that she failed to comply with an order requiring participation in an evaluation. Pursuant to the order, failure to comply with the Order may serve as the basis for temporary suspension. Richardson is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and she must cease representing existing clients by Feb. 25. This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court.

Conservative Group President Says He Has New Sponsor for Bathroom Bill

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 25, 2018

The head of a conservative group says he's found a new House sponsor for a bill to require the Tennessee Attorney General's office to either defend school systems sued over their transgender bathroom and locker room policies or fund the costs of outside counsel, the Times Free Press reports. David Fowler, president of the Family Action Council of Tennessee, said last week that he would not disclose the name of the legislator until "he's ready for us to do so." Rep. Gerald McCormick, R-Chattanooga, pulled a previous version of the bill when he said he was satisfied with the response from Attorney General Herbert Slatery's office. Slatery wrote a letter to top leaders in response to similar legislation brought by another lawmaker last year.

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