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Manson Grandson Ramps Up Fight for Serial Killer’s Remains, Estate

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 18, 2018
A legal battle is heating up over the estate of serial killer Charles Manson, who died from acute cardiac arrest complicated by a battle with colon cancer on Nov. 29. He allegedly has two wills, each leaving his estate to a different person. Jason Freeman, the grandson of Manson, filed documents with the Los Angeles County probate court on Jan. 12, seeking control of his grandfather’s estate, further complicating the dispute. While the value of Manson’s estate is unknown, he has written songs recorded by musicians such as the Beach Boys, and received royalties from a clothing company for a t-shirt bearing his likeness. A venue for the case has yet to be determined, but on Jan. 26, a judge will decide on the proper venue for the next court hearing.

Former Nashville Airport CEO Updates Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 17, 2018
Robert Wigington, the former president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, has added two new defendants and allegations of defamation, the Nashville Post reports. Wigington originally sued MNAA with allegations that his firing last year violated the Family Medical Leave Act and the Tennessee Disability Act. The new complaint adds MNAA Board of Commissioners Chair Bobby Joslin and Vice Chair A. Dexter Samuels as defendants. It also includes new language claiming defamation, citing Wigington’s “for cause” firing and “releasing false and defamatory information to justify its decision.”

Robertson County Man Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 17, 2018
A Springfield man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for selling millions in bogus health insurance products, the Nashville Post reports. Bart Sidney Posey Sr., along with co-conspirators, sold insurance products not backed by a legitimate underwriter between 2008 and 2010. U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee Don Cochran said there were thousands of victims across the country. Posey pleaded guilty to mail fraud and embezzling health care premium payments, which could carry a penalty of 20 years for the first charge and 10 years for the second.

AWA Banquet Rescheduled for Feb. 7

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 17, 2018

The Association for Women Attorneys banquet in Memphis has been rescheduled to Feb. 7. The event had been planned for Jan. 16, but was cancelled due to inclement weather.

Services Friday, Saturday for Nashville Attorney Marshall Hix

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 17, 2018
Nashville lawyer Marshall L. Hix died on Jan. 14, at the age of 64. Hix, a graduate of Nashville School of Law, practiced for many years with Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs. He was a former Associate General Counsel with First American Corporation in Nashville, and a fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation. A memorial service will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at West End United Methodist Church in Nashville, 2200 West End Ave. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Destiny Dog Rescue, P.O. Box 42, Wartrace, 37183, or the charity of your choice.

Election Officials Say Tennessee Voting Records Secure

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 17, 2018

State election officials told a panel of state senators yesterday that Tennessee’s voting procedures are safe, but they are nonetheless preparing preventative measures to protect the vote, WPLN reports. The officials, led by Secretary of State Tre Hargett, noted that while most votes are cast via electronic machine, those machines are not hooked to the internet. Last year, state officials found about 40 potential cases of improper voting out of more than 4 million votes cast.

New Legislation Aims to End Private Prison Usage in Tennessee

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 17, 2018
Tennessee Republican Rep. Jeremy Faison, R-Crosby, has filed a new bill that would prevent future private prison contracts from containing occupancy guarantees, The Tennessean reports. Faison believes that if passed, the measure could usher in a phasing out of private prisons, which currently house one-third of the state’s inmates. The legislation comes after revelations surrounding the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, a CoreCivic-operated prison that was found in an audit to have engaged in questionable operational practices.

Elder Law: Estate Planning, Wills and Relevant Tax Implications

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 17, 2018
In this online video, Cynthia Tobin and John Burns will discuss basic estate planning and federal gift tax considerations.

Oral Arguments in Jackson Cancelled for Tomorrow Due to Weather

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 16, 2018

Because of weather conditions, oral arguments scheduled for the Court of Appeals for tomorrow in the Jackson Supreme Court Building have been cancelled. All parties will be notified when the arguments are rescheduled.

Memphis Neighborhood Organization Hiring Legal Fellow

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 16, 2018
Neighborhood Preservation in Memphis is currently seeking a legal fellow to work on policy research and advocacy surrounding vacant and abandoned property in Memphis. The appropriate candidate would be a recent law school graduate from an American Bar Association accredited school, with admission or pending admission to the Tennessee bar. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to info@npimemphis.org.
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