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Tickets Available for Memphis ‘Justice for All Ball’ Benefit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 18, 2017
Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) will host its annual Justice for All Ball benefit at Ballet Memphis on Oct. 28. The evening will include live music by the Soul Shockers, food by Iris and a silent auction. Tickets are available for purchase on the MALS website.

Shelby County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 18, 2017
Shelby County lawyer Archie Sanders III on Tuesday received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility. In July 2010, Sanders was hired to represent his client in a labor dispute against his former employer, but Sanders didn’t file a lawsuit until June 2013. Court records reveal that Sanders failed to respond to discovery requests for two years, and during that time took no action to move the case forward, thereby allowing his client’s case to needlessly languish.  

Leadership Academy Offers Interactive Curriculum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 18, 2017
On Nov. 20, this CLE explores leadership through an interactive curriculum designed to look at the challenging characteristics needed in today's leaders. Attendees will view and discuss Ted Talks on Everyday Leadership, Grit and Leaving a Legacy. The program offers 5.75 hours of dual hours. Find out more and register here.

DesJarlais Announces Reelection Bid

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 17, 2017
U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais announced his bid for reelection today, the Times Free Press reports. DesJarlais, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and is a member of the House Freedom Caucus, was first elected in 2010. He will face U.S. Navy veteran Jack Maddux in the Republican primary. DesJarlais narrowly defended a primary challenger in 2014, after a scandal broke in which the pro-life congressman was found to have encouraged both his ex-wife and a mistress to get abortions. Last year he defeated Grant Starrett in the Republican primary as well as Democratic challenger Steven Reynolds. Reynolds is running again this year for the Democratic nomination against Murfreesboro teacher Mariah Phillips.

Operation Stand Down to Host Free Clinic in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 17, 2017

October is Celebrate Pro Bono Month, and all month long the TBA will be highlighting pro bono opportunities and events for Tennessee attorneys. Operation Stand Down will host a free clinic in Nashville on Oct. 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. Its clinic will offer help to veterans on a variety of civil and criminal legal issues. The clinic is by appointment only, and will be held at Operation Stand Down's Nashville office, located at 1125 12th Ave S. Call 615-248-1981 to schedule or for more information. For more Celebrate Pro Bono events, visit the TBA website.

Federal Judge Partially Blocks Third Travel Ban

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 17, 2017
A federal judge has partially blocked President Donald Trump’s third travel ban, which was set to take effect tomorrow, the ABA Journal reports. U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson said that the third version of the ban, which includes Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and Chad, “improperly uses nationality as a proxy for risk” and violates the ban on nationality-based discrimination in the Immigration and Nationality Act. Watson did not rule on claims that the third travel ban amounted to religious discrimination.

3 Hours of Dual CLE in Memphis, Knoxville and Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 17, 2017
Established and efficient practice management processes and procedures can pay big dividends in protecting against malpractice claims and ethics complaints. Topics at this program presented by the Bar Plan's Chris Stiegemeyer include: fee agreements, resolving conflicts and client relationships. Program will be offered in Knoxville on Oct. 24, Nashville on Oct. 25 and Memphis on Oct. 26.

Memphis Law Programs Promote Wellness, Work-Life Balance

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 17, 2017
Members of the Student Bar Association at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law were profiled in the Memphis Daily News for their efforts in promoting a healthy work-life balance among future attorneys. SBA President Hallie Goodman Flanagan, who previously chaired the organization’s Wellness Committee, said that both law students and attorneys are guilty of “burning the candle at both ends.” Programs that the SBA has hosted include guest speakers that talk about stress management and mindfulness. They have also hosted yoga classes.

State Legislator to Run for Nashville Juvenile Court Clerk

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 17, 2017
State Rep. Sherry Jones (D-Nashville), has announced she will run for Davidson County Juvenile Court Clerk next year, The Tennessean reports. She will face former Metro Nashville Councilman and current director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods, Lonnell Matthews Jr., in the May primary election. Jones and Matthews jumped in the race after current Clerk David Smith announced his retirement earlier this year. Jones has served in the House since 1994.

Blackburn Supports Revisiting Drug Law After '60 Minutes' Story

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 17, 2017
U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn said that a law that provided less scrutiny to producers and distributors of opioids should be “addressed immediately,” The Tennessean reports. The law came to light after a joint investigation by “60 Minutes” and The Washington Post showed Blackburn and other elected officials who took large donations from the drug lobby later worked to produce a law that stripped the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration of its ability to freeze suspicious shipments of narcotics. Blackburn co-sponsored the legislation in the House.
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