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Newspaper Profiles Columbia Attorney Who Followed in Mentor’s Footsteps

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 22, 2017
The Columbia Daily Herald this week profiled Kori Bledsoe Jones, who recently became Mt. Pleasant’s city attorney just like her mentor, the late Tom Hardin. Hardin died in December 2016 after a five decades-long legal career. “Tom was my boss and my mentor and anything that I can do to carry on his legacy I will,” Jones said. Prior to becoming the new city attorney, Jones represented the Mt. Pleasant Industrial Development Board, the City of Spring Hill, the Mt. Pleasant Water System and many others. 

Online Updates in Animal Law

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 22, 2017
A new 1-Click package includes legislative updates, case law updates, start-up issues and ordinance updates for animal law practitioners.

Supreme Court, MBA Recognize Memphis Attorneys

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 22, 2017
The Tennessee Supreme Court recognized Memphis-area 2017 Attorneys for Justice during the Memphis Bar Association Annual Dinner. Justice Holly Kirby publicly thanked attorneys who provided 50 or more hours of pro bono work in the prior calendar year. Out-going President Dean Decandia presented one of his President’s Awards to Amber Floyd for her leadership in pro bono work. Retired Judge Robert L. Childers also was honored for his 33 years of service on the bench, and was presented with the inaugural Robert L. Childers Wellness Award.

Petition Asks Higher Court to Overrule Williamson Judge’s Ruling in Brentwood Academy Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 21, 2017
Attorneys for the child alleging sexual assault at Brentwood Academy have petitioned to ask a higher court to overrule Williamson County Circuit Court Judge Deanna Johnson’s ruling to dismiss their case, The Tennessean reports. They filed a “petition for the writ of mandamus” today, asking the Tennessee Court of Appeals to reverse the decision. Attorney Justin Gilbert said he wants the appeals court to force Johnson to recognize he has withdrawn the case but has the right to refile it.

General Assembly Policy: Guns Allowed, Hand-Carried Signs Prohibited

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 21, 2017
At the new home of the Tennessee General Assembly, citizens will be allowed to bring their guns into the building, but may not enter with hand-held signs, The Tennessean reports. The new policy, approved by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally and House Speaker Beth Harwell on Dec. 14, states that such signs “represent a safety hazard.” The new rules also prohibit animals, with the exception of service animals.

Statute of Limitations Prevents Charges Against Nashville PR Executive

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 21, 2017
A man who claims he was sexually assaulted by a Nashville publicist was told by police that he could not file charges due to the statute of limitations, WSMV reports. Austin Rick told police in November that when he was a young aspiring country music artist, he was drugged and assaulted by publicist Kirt Webster, as well as offered career opportunities in exchange for sexual acts. The incidents allegedly took place in 2008.

Frost Brown Todd Names Nashville's Sartin as Chairman

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 21, 2017
The members of Louisville-based law firm Frost Brown Todd have elected Nashville member Robert V. Sartin as chairman, the Nashville Post reports. His three-year term as chairman begins in the new year. Sartin has served on FBT’s executive committee since 2012 and co-chairs its automotive industry group.

Memphis Removes 2 Confederate Statues, House Republicans Call for Investigation

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 21, 2017
The city of Memphis yesterday utilized a loophole in state law to remove two confederate statues located in parks, and now House Republicans are calling for an inquiry, The Tennessean reports. State law prevents local governments from removing statues on public property without consulting the Tennessee Historical Commission, so at last night’s meeting, Memphis City Council members voted to sell the parks to a nonprofit. The nonprofit immediately commenced with the removal of the Confederate monuments. House Majority Leader Glen Casada and House Republican caucus chairman Ryan Williams today called for an investigation, saying the move was a “clear infringement” of the spirit and intent of the law.

Tennessee Congressman Settled Lawsuit with Federal Funds

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 21, 2017
U.S. Rep. John J. “Jimmy” Duncan, who announced earlier this year that he would not seek reelection after reports surfaced that he had paid family members out of his campaign account, once settled a discrimination lawsuit using federal funds, the Nashville Post reports. The age discrimination suit was filed in 2009 by a former staffer in Duncan’s Knoxville office. The suit, which was settled for an unknown amount, was but one of $17 million worth of lawsuits settled by the Congress’s Office of Compliance over the past two decades.

Hawkins Commission Won’t Appoint Interim Juvenile Judge

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 21, 2017
In a reversal from previous reports, the Hawkins County Commission will not be appointing an interim juvenile judge to serve during Judge Daniel Boyd’s 120 suspension, the Kingsport Times News reports. The Administrative Office of the Courts contacted Hawkins County Attorney Jim Phillips to inform the county commission that because the suspension is temporary, it is not a vacancy that the commission will be allowed to fill.
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