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Miller & Martin Appoints New Leadership

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 15, 2017
The Miller & Martin PLLC law firm has announced changes to its leadership team, which will continue to be led by Jim Haley as chairman, the Hamilton County Herald reports. Mike Marshall from the firm’s Atlanta office and Zac Greene from the Chattanooga office have been elected to serve on the firm’s policy committee, along with Haley, Hugh Sharber, Chris Parker and Scott Parrish. The policy committee serves as the firm’s managing board of directors.

Andy Ogles Quits U.S. Senate Bid

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 15, 2017
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Andy Ogles has ended his campaign, effective immediately, The Tennessean reports. Ogles entered the race when incumbent Sen. Bob Corker was still considering a re-election run. Ogles said that with Corker out of the race, his situation has changed. He said that he no longer saw a path to victory with two Republican candidates in the race who each have the potential to raise millions. Current U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn and former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher have both announced runs for the Republican nomination in the weeks following Corker's decision.

State Rep. Favors Will Not Seek Re-election

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 15, 2017
Tennessee State House Rep. JoAnne Favors announced this week that she will not seek re-election for her District 28 seat, Chattanoogan.com reports. Favors has been in office since 2004, representing portions of the city of Chattanooga, and currently serves on the Opioid Task Force, the Health Committee, Health Sub-Committee and the Business and Utilities Committee. She is also the House Democratic Whip and the vice chair of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators. 

Davidson County Lawyer, Former Councilman Disbarred

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 15, 2017
Davidson County attorney and former Nashville Metro Councilman Loniel Greene Jr. was disbarred today by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. During recorded telephone conversations with his cousin, who was arrested for domestic assault, Greene agreed to testify falsely at his cousin’s bond source hearing, during which he said he would claim that he was the source of the money used for his cousin’s bond when it was in fact that of his cousin. During those recorded telephone conversations, Greene also discussed with his cousin plans to attempt to coerce the prosecuting witness from testifying against the cousin. 

Montgomery County Lawyer Disbarred

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 15, 2017
The Supreme Court of Tennessee disbarred Fletcher Whaley Long from the practice of law and ordered payment of restitution to four (4) former clients for engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit and misrepresentation. Long was previously disbarred by Order of Enforcement entered Sept. 14, 2015. Long accepted fees from clients but didn’t provide services he was hired to do. In two cases, he failed to disclose his indictment for embezzlement when he was hired by a client. 

Joint Petition Filed by TBA, Board of Professional Responsibility

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 15, 2017

The Tennessee Bar Association and the Board of Professional Responsibility filed an unusual joint petition today asking the Tennessee Supreme Court to adopt a new ethics rule prohibiting discrimination and harassment by lawyers in conduct related to the practice of law. The petition seeks an amendment to Supreme Court Rule 8 to add a new subsection (g) to RPC 8.4 and explanatory comment paragraphs. The proposed amendment is patterned after a recently-adopted ABA Model Rule 8.4(g), but the proposal adds language more clearly protecting the First Amendment rights of lawyers, among other things. The Tennessee Supreme Court is expected to issue an order soliciting comments on the petition soon.

Taking and Defending Depositions 1-hour CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 15, 2017
Attorney Marty Phillips of Jackson offers best practices in depositions in a one-hour CLE. Topics include rules, tips on client preparation, working with experts, objections and more.

Brentwood City Attorney to Retire, City to Search for Replacement

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2017

Brentwood City Attorney Roger Horner will be retiring from his position in January to become the senior legal editor with Practical Law, an online legal resource. In light of the change, the city of Brentwood is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position. Applications are available on the city’s website and are due by Dec. 15.

Gallatin Law Office Accepting Donations for Food Bank

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2017

The Heritage Law Group is hosting a food drive benefiting the Sumner County Food Bank from Nov. 13 through Dec. 20 in Gallatin. Donations may be dropped off at the Heritage Law Group office located at 1526 Hunt Club Blvd, Suite 550 in Gallatin, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Contact Sumner County Food Bank Executive Director, James Gill, at (615) 452-3890 to volunteer and learn more.

Bankers Association Names New General Counsel

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2017
The Tennessee Bankers Association has chosen Amy Smith Heaslet to serve as the organization’s new general counsel, the Nashville Post reports. Healset will replace Tim Amos, who left to start his own legal and government affairs firm earlier this year. She has been with the group since 2009 as associate counsel, and previously worked as assistant general counsel for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
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