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General Practice Updates: The Evolution of Lawyer Competency

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 19, 2018
In this online video, Suzanne Rose will discuss how lawyer competency is being redefined. Topics will include the most significant disrupters affecting your practice and the new knowledge and skills needed to maintain your own competence in today's changing environment. 

TBA Government Affairs Team Gears Up for Session

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 19, 2018
The Tennessee General Assembly got down to real work this week with a first round of committee meetings, subcommittee meetings and hearings. So far, about 200 of the expected 1,500 bills have been introduced. More are expected by the cut-off for bill filing, which is Feb. 1. The TBA Governmental Affairs team is reviewing legislation that has been introduced, asking sections and committees for recommendations and meeting with lawmakers. The group includes Executive Director Emeritus Allan Ramsaur, Executive Director Joycelyn Stevenson, Legislative Counsel Gif Thornton and Brad Lampley. Effective Feb. 5, the team will also include Director of Public Policy Berkley Schwarz, who comes to the TBA from the Tennessee Secretary of State's office.  Watch TBA Today for updates on legislation of interest to lawyers, including TBA’s most important initiative this year, Indigent Representation. Use TBA Impact to contact lawmakers regarding your view on issues important to the bar. 

Shelby County Attorney Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2018
Shelby County lawyer Al H. Thomas received a public censure today from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Thomas had failed to pay court costs in a civil action. When the court costs remained unpaid after the dismissal of the client’s lawsuit, the court entered an order requiring him to appear and show cause, if any, why judgment should not be entered for payment of the costs. Thomas failed to appear before the court or provide notice that he was unable to appear. A public censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorney’s ability to practice law.

Army Opposes Vegas Hockey Team’s Trademark

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2018
The Department of the Army today filed a notice of opposition with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office against Black Knight Sports and Entertainment over the use of the name “Golden Knights” for an NHL Las Vegas expansion team. Sportslogos.net reports that the Army “believes it will be damaged” by the registration of the trademark, as they have used it since 1969 in connection with the U.S. Army Parachute team and public relations efforts. The Golden Knights’ majority owner noted that the team’s color scheme was inspired by that of West Point.

UTK Law Seeking Employer Relations Manager

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2018
The University of Tennessee College of Law is seeking to hire a Middle Tennessee Employer Relations Manager. This position is based in Nashville. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time meeting with law firms, government agencies and judges. Some travel is required, primarily to Knoxville to spend three to five days per month at the University of Tennessee College of Law meeting with staff, faculty, and counseling students. For more information, contact Brad Morgan.

TSC: Number of Crimes, Not Guns, Determines Punishment

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2018
The Tennessee Supreme Court has shot down a ruling by a lower court that decided armed criminals should only pay a single price for using a single gun, despite the number of crimes committed with the weapon. The Tennessean reports that the Supreme Court found that the lower court’s ruling was a flawed use of a 2007 law designed to target gun violence.

Republicans Introduce Medical Marijuana Bill

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2018
Two Republican lawmakers today filed a bill that would allow medical marijuana in Tennessee, The Tennessean reports. The bill, introduced by Sen. Steve Dickerson, R-Nashville, and Rep. Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, would only allow oil-based products and would not permit the sale of raw cannabis. Twenty-nine states so far have laws permitting the use of cannabis for medical purposes.

Memphis Megachurch Hires Lawyer to Investigate Pastor

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2018
Collierville’s Highpoint Church has hired a Texas attorney to investigate pastor Andy Savage, who has been accused of sexual assault, The Commercial Appeal reports. The organization MinistrySafe, which was retained to conduct a separate review of the church’s child protection policies, hired Scott Fredricks of the Cantey Hanger law firm to look into Savage. The pastor is accused of assaulting a 17-year-old when he was a college student serving at a Texas church. 

Lawmakers Change Policy to Allow Small Signs at Legislature

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2018
After a House representative asked Attorney General Herbert Slatery for an opinion on the issue, state lawmakers are backtracking on a decision to prohibit hand-held signs at the new legislative office building, The Tennessean reports. Despite forbidding such materials in a policy approved on Dec. 14, the director of legislative administration confirmed today that small letter-sized signs will be allowed. The December policy change was allegedly because the signs “represent a serious safety hazard.” Rep. Sherry Jones, D-Nashville, requested the opinion from Slatery, asking whether the rules violated the First Amendment.

Go Solo CLE Series for Beginners and the Experienced

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2018
The Go Solo and I Am Solo series offers tips and best practices for the solo lawyer — a perfect combo CLE for lawyers who want to start their own practice. The beginner sessions will help you determine if you are ready for the solo challenge and learn how to set up a business and set yourself apart. For those who are in their first few years of solo practice, our advanced topics will help you kick it up a notch.  
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