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Hamilton County Judge Allows Deposition of Witness with Brain Cancer

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 30, 2017
In the case of the 2000 murder of Sarah Perry, lawyers will travel to Michigan to depose an important witness who is dying from brain cancer and might not make it until the trial, the Times Free Press reports. Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge Tom Greenholtz authorized the deposition of witness Michael Penetrics this morning. Both prosecutors and defense attorneys for accused murderer Jason Sanford say they want to speak with Penetrics under oath while they still have the chance.

Safety Manager Destroyed Evidence of Kingston Fly Ash Danger to Workers

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 30, 2017
Three supervisors from the Kingston coal ash cleanup said in affidavits that they witnessed the safety manager on the project intentionally destroy evidence of dangerous levels of toxic chemicals, Knoxnews reports. Tom Bock worked for Jacobs Engineering, the government contractor tapped by TVA to manage the cleanup, and is now accused of allegedly destroying or altering results and knowingly endangering workers. Hundreds of the 900 cleanup workers are now sick and some have died. Many of the sick and survivors of the dead are suing Jacobs.  

Memphis VA Hospital Fires 2 Top Officials Amid Investigations

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 30, 2017
In the wake of multiple congressional investigations into the facility, the Memphis VA Medical Center has fired two top officials, The Commercial Appeal reports. New Director David Dunning fired the hospital’s director of anesthesiology and head of surgery for “failure to lead and act.” The investigations are looking into allegations of botched surgeries and biopsies, delays in urgent care and rising threats to patient safety. The facility is currently ranked at the bottom of the VA’s own internal rankings.

CLE Webcast on Juvenile Law: Rights and Obligations

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 30, 2017
Stacie Odeneal will present a special CLE webcast on Rights and Obligations in Juvenile Law at noon on Tuesday. An overview of the rights and obligations of juveniles will be covered including right to counsel, due process, timelines, appeals and indigent and pro se resources. If you are unavailable to attend on this date, the webcast will be available online for up to one year.

Federal Judge Issues Injunction Prohibiting Transgender Military Ban

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 30, 2017
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a preliminary injunction that prohibits the Trump administration from implementing a planned ban on transgender individuals from serving in the military, the ABA Journal reports. The injunction was issued today by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. She did not rule on another section of the Trump administration’s directive that banned using military resources to pay for sex reassignment surgeries.

Former President Obama Called for Jury Duty

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 30, 2017
Former President Barack Obama has been called for jury duty in Cook County, Illinois, the ABA Journal reports. Chief Judge Timothy Evans told county officials last week that Obama plans to show up to fulfill the summons next month. Cook County is home to the city of Chicago, where Obama still maintains a residence.

Hamblen County Attorney Temporarily Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 27, 2017
Today the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Richard Dale Darby from the practice of law for posing a threat of substantial harm to the public. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate temporary suspension of an attorney’s license to practice law in cases where the attorney’s conduct poses a threat of substantial harm to the public. Darby is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing existing clients by Nov. 26.

Prosecutor Will Not Press Charges Against Former Knox Commissioner, Despite Credible Victim

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 27, 2017
An Anderson County assistant district attorney has declined to prosecute former Knox County Commissioner R. Larry Smith for sexual battery, although the victim was “very credible,” Knoxnews reports. Smith was accused of inappropriately touching a woman in her home while he was selling insurance in February. ADA Emily Abbott said she didn’t think a case could be proved against Smith beyond a reasonable doubt. Smith denies the allegations.

Rock Band The Turtles Loses Royalty Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 27, 2017
The Florida Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Florida law doesn’t protect performers seeking compensation for recordings made before 1972, the ABA Journal reports. The ruling came in the case of members of the band The Turtles, who sued SiriusXM radio over royalties. Flo & Eddie Inc., which controls the music rights for the band, lost a similar lawsuit in New York as well.

Davidson County Attorney Placed on Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 27, 2017
The law license of Erich Webb Bailey was transferred to disability inactive status today pursuant to Section 27.4 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Bailey cannot practice law while on disability inactive status. He may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the Tennessee Supreme Court upon showing of clear and convincing evidence that the disability has been removed and he is fit to resume the practice of law.
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