Articles

All Content

5,138 Posts found
Previous • Page 338 of 514 • Next

SCOTUS to Review Law Banning Political Apparel at Polling Locations

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 13, 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court today agreed to review a Minnesota law that bans political apparel and insignias at Election Day polling places, the ABA Journal reports. The challengers claimed the law violated their rights to free speech. The Minnesota law defines banned apparel as material promoting a group with recognizable political views. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the challenge in February because states have a legitimate interest in upholding “peace, order and decorum” at polling locations.

Charges Dropped for Judge with Gun at Memphis Airport

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 13, 2017
Charges have been dismissed for the Hardin County judge who was found with a loaded gun at a security checkpoint in the Memphis International Airport this summer, The Commercial Appeal reports. Judge C. Creed McGinley, who most recently presided over the Holly Bobo murder trial, was issued a misdemeanor citation for the Aug. 27 incident and was ordered to pay court costs.

Federal Judicial Nominee Who Has Never Tried a Case Wins Senate Panel Approval

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 13, 2017
A federal judicial nominee in Alabama has won the approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee, despite the fact that he has never tried a case, has only practiced law for three years and was unanimously rated “not qualified” by the American Bar Association, The Los Angeles Times reports. Brett J. Talley, who was nominated by President Donald Trump for a lifetime appointment, was also criticized for his history as an online blogger with overtly partisan public opinions. Additionally, The New York Times reported today that Talley failed to disclose that he is married to a senior lawyer in the White House Counsel’s Office.

Attorney Requesting New Trial in Holly Bobo Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 10, 2017
The attorney for Zachary Adams is requesting a new trial for her client, who was sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years for the kidnapping and killing of Holly Bobo, The Associated Press reports. Attorney Jennifer Thompson said that there was insufficient evidence in the case and that the trial’s venue should have been changed.

ABA Certifies Tennessee’s Tarpley to House of Delegates

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 10, 2017
The American Bar Association Board of Elections was polled via email on Nov. 7 and certified Tennessee attorney John R. Tarpley as the Tennessee State Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates.  The term for this position commences immediately and will expire at the conclusion of the 2019 Annual Meeting. Also certified were Wendell G. Large of Maine and Tracy A. Giles of Virginia.

Judge Delays Execution Over New Drug Cocktail

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 10, 2017
A Nevada judge postponed a scheduled execution over concerns about a new drug cocktail containing fentanyl planned for use in at least two states, the ABA Journal reports. The new mix uses a combination of the sedative diazepam, fentanyl and the paralyzing agent cisatracurium. Judge Jennifer Togliatt also ordered the removal of cisatracurium, after noting testimony that the agent could mask signs of suffering if problems surfaced relating to the other two drugs. Nebraska is the other state planning to use the new cocktail, with the added ingredient of potassium chloride. Executions there will continue as planned.

1-Click Series for Disability Law

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 10, 2017
With one click, register for this series of disability law updates, which offers five hours of CLE. Sessions address case law, administrative hearing tops, ethics and conflicts of interest, back to basics review and mental health regulations.

Haslam Names Attorney Smith as New Chief of Staff

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 10, 2017
Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed a new chief of staff, the Nashville Post reports. Stephen Smith, former senior advisor to the governor, has been given the title, replacing current chief Jim Henry. Smith, an attorney, began with the administration in 2016 and previously served as the deputy commissioner for policy and external affairs for the Tennessee Department of Education. Henry is staying with the administration as Haslam’s new deputy.

Nashville Mayor’s Office Chooses Special Counsel, Plans Possible Opioid Lawsuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 10, 2017
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s office has chosen to hire the law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein to investigate and possibly sue opioid manufacturers and distributors, the Nashville Post reports. Legislation filed with the Nashville Metro Council states that the investigation targets companies “that have wrongfully caused drug addiction in Davidson County and resulting economic harm to the Metropolitan Government.” Barry said in a statement that “while financial awards do not bring back the lives of those lost, they can hold companies accountable and result in positive change.”

Photos from Memphis New Attorney Admission Ceremony Available

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 10, 2017

Photos from this week's admissions ceremony for new attorneys in Memphis are now available on the TBA website. Pictures from ceremonies in Nashville and Jackson are posted as well.

Previous • Page 338 of 514 • Next