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Former Memphis Police Officer Testifies on Neglected Rape Cases

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 8, 2017
A retired Memphis police lieutenant testified that the Memphis Police Department often failed to submit rape kits or conduct adequate investigations into sex crimes, The Commercial Appeal reports. The testimony is a critical component of a lawsuit by multiple rape victims who accused the city of neglect in rape cases. Former Lt. Cody Wilkerson testified that he complained often to leadership about the problem but they failed to act.

Photos from Jackson Admission Ceremony Now Available

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 8, 2017
Admission ceremonies for new attorneys continued today in Tennessee with a swearing-in located in Jackson. Photos from the day’s events are now available on the TBA website. Pictures from yesterday’s ceremonies in Nashville are posted as well.

State Government Attorneys' Conference 2017

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 8, 2017
The State Government Attorneys' Conference will be held at the Tennessee Bar Center on Nov. 17. Conflicts of interest, updates from the hill and process of termination in connection to protecting your agency are addressed in this year's program. Lunch will be provided, allowing for networking. If you are interested in more topics, the Administrative Law Annual Forum will be held in the morning. 

Chattanooga Judge Wants to Return to Bench After Cancer Treatment

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 8, 2017
The Hamilton County judge who stepped back from the bench earlier this year due to cancer wants to return to work, the Times Free Press reports. In a letter to Gov. Bill Haslam, David Bales reported that he successfully completed surgery for cancer in July and has completely recovered. Bales said he wished to return as soon as Monday, however, Haslam said that he does not have the authority to reinstate Bales. Haslam said he would notify Alex McVeagh, the special judge he selected in April. The Times Free Press said that it falls to Chief Justice Jeffrey Bivins to determine if Bales is no longer disabled.

Nashville Councilman to Sue City Over Stadium

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 7, 2017
Metro Nashville Councilman Steve Glover plans to sue the city over Greer Stadium, former home of the minor league baseball team the Nashville Sounds, WSMV reports. He’s one of multiple plaintiffs listed on a lawsuit that alleges city officials circumvented rules by leasing the stadium to “The Mathews Group” without allowing the council to vote on it. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s office responded to the lawsuit, saying that the city hasn’t leased anything to the Mathews Group, and any action on the site would require approval from the city’s Parks Board.

Henderson County Mayor to Run for House District 72

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 7, 2017
Henderson County Mayor Dan Hughes officially launched his campaign for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 72 seat yesterday, The Jackson Sun reports. Current representative for the district, Steve McDaniel, announced plans to retire at the end of his term next year. District 72 covers Chester, Decatur, Henderson and Perry counties. Hughes will run as a Republican.

Jackson Judge Receives Public Reprimand for Tardiness

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 7, 2017
Jackson-based General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge Christy R. Little received a public reprimand from the Board of Judicial Conduct last week. Little was reprimanded for “unexplained tardiness” on “a number of individual occasions, for significant periods of time.” According to a letter sent by the board, Little’s tardiness issues ceased late last year, once the judge learned of the complaints.

Vandy Law Professor Named Associate Provost

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 7, 2017
Vanderbilt law professor Tracey E. George has been named associate provost for faculty affairs, the Nashville Post reports. During her three-year appointment George will continue teaching law. She has previously chaired the university’s Promotion and Tenure Review Committee and co-chaired the Trans-Institutional Programs Academic Planning Group. Part of her new job role will include nominating faculty for internal and external awards.

Shelby Mayor Sues Commissioner for Control of Opioid Lawsuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 7, 2017
Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell has filed suit against Board of Commissioners Chair Heidi Shafer to challenge her hiring of a law firm to sue pharmaceutical companies over the opioid crisis, The Commercial Appeal reports. Luttrell said Shafer’s actions were “unilateral,” lacking input from the full commission or his administration, and claimed she violated county rules in doing so. Shafer responded that the lawsuit was an attempt to bully her and shield pharmaceutical companies.

TBA Administrative Law Section to Host Annual Forum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 7, 2017
A CLE on Administrative Law will be held at the Tennessee Bar Center on Nov. 17. Topics will include administrative hearings, negotiations and best practices. Attend and find out how to maintain regular and positive working relationships with statewide and local officeholders. Lunch will be provided, allowing for networking. If you are interested in more topics, the State Government Attorneys' Conference 2017 will be held in the afternoon. 
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