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Commission Sends 3 to Haslam to Consider for 30th Judicial District Vacancy

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 6, 2017
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission today selected Dean DeCandia, Jennifer J. Mitchell and Jennifer S. Nichols, all of Memphis, as finalists to fill the 30th Judicial Court opening created by the retirement of Judge James C. Beasley Jr. The commission has forwarded the names to Gov. Bill Haslam for his consideration.

CLE on Special Needs Trusts

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017

A new CLE on Special Needs Trusts will be held at the Tennessee Bar Center on Nov. 16. This program will navigate you through the tax code to maximize advantages for Qualified Disability Trusts and discuss ethical considerations of using a trust to qualify for Medicaid. There are many duties and ethical considerations associated with serving as a trustee – learn about these issues in this specialized program.

New TBJ: What You Should Know About Data Breaches

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017

The General Assembly’s 2017 amendments to the data breach law are a step toward addressing the threats of cyber-theft and the challenges it poses to residents and businesses. W. Russell Taber III writes in the November Tennessee Bar Journal what you need to know to advise your clients in the event of such a breach. Also read Marshall L. Davidson III’s how-to for oral arguments so your appeals will stay on track. In his column, TBA President Lucian T. Pera addresses the problematic gap between existing legal needs of ordinary Americans and the ability of the legal profession to meet those needs.

Williamson Commissioner Joins Activist in Race for District 61 Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017
In the wake of state Rep. Charles Sargent’s recent retirement announcement, Williamson County Commissioner Jeff Ford said today he would run for the seat in 2018, The Tennessean reports. Aside from his work on the commission, Ford works as a sales representative for a software company in the workers’ compensation insurance industry. He joins conservative activist Rebecca Burke in seeking the Republican nomination for the District 61 position. Burke announced her run prior to Sargent’s retirement.

President Trump: U.S. Justice System a ‘Joke,’ ‘Laughing Stock’

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017
In remarks following yesterday’s terrorist attack in New York City, President Donald Trump today called the American justice system a “joke” and a “laughing stock,” The Hill reports. “We need quick justice and we need strong justice, much quicker and much stronger than we have right now,” President Trump said. “Because what we have right now is a joke and it’s a laughing stock and no wonder so much of this stuff takes place.”

Virginia Judge Dismisses Charges Against Charlottesville Counterprotesters

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017
A Virginia judge dismissed charges against nine counterprotesters arrested during the July white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, the Associated Press reports. The protesters were charged with obstructing free passage and failing to heed police commands to disperse. Two others pleaded guilty and were ordered to perform 40 hours of community service.

Shelby County Schools Rejects State Order, Inviting Lawsuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017
Shelby County Schools will join Metro Nashville Schools in standing against the Tennessee Department of Education and its order to release student information for charter schools, The Commercial Appeal reports. The move could trigger legal action from the state, which already filed a lawsuit against the Nashville school board for doing the same thing. The information the state requested included student names, phone numbers, grade levels and addresses. Federal education law does not require districts to share contact information with vendors, including charter school.

Knox Businessman to Run for 2nd District Congressional Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017
Young Republicans National Federation chairman and Knoxville businessman Jason Emert has begun a campaign for Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional seat, soon to be vacated by U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., Knoxnews reports. Already in the race for the GOP are state Rep. Jimmy Matlock, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, Vito Sagliano and Marc Whitmire. For the Democrats, Joshua Williams and Renee Hoyos are seeking the position, and William Samples will run as a libertarian. Emert previously ran in the Republican primary for the 13th District State House seat. He was defeated by Rep. Eddie Smith.

Durham Fined $10K for Inaccurate PAC Disclosures

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017
Expelled former state legislator Jeremy Durham has been fined for the second time in a week over campaign finance violations, The Tennessean reports. The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance imposed two fines on Durham totaling $10,000 for failing to accurately report campaign contributions and expenditures to his political action committee. That brings his total to more than $500,000 in penalties for various campaign finance law violations.

Legal Services Corp. Announces Award Grants, Nearly $8 Million Headed to Tennessee

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 31, 2017
Last week the Legal Services Corp. announced a series of grants awarded to organizations that “provide effective and economical delivery of high quality civil legal services to eligible low-income individuals,” and some of that money will be granted to Tennessee-based organizations. The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands will receive over $3 million, Memphis Area Legal Services will see just north of $1.5 million, West Tennessee Legal Services will receive nearly $700,000 and Legal Aid of East Tennessee will be awarded almost $2.5 million. Interested parties have 30 days to comment on the proposed grants.
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