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Join MALS for a Free Legal Clinic on Oct. 21

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 12, 2017
Memphis Area Legal Services and Idlewild Presbyterian Church are teaming up to host the Midtown Legal Clinic in Memphis on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteer legal professionals will be on hand to assist those in need with legal issues. The clinic will be held at the church, located at 1750 Union Ave, but people of all beliefs are welcome. Those who are interested in volunteering or have questions should email midtownlegalclinic@gmail.com.

Davidson County Attorney Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 12, 2017
The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Jason Wade Barnette from the practice of law today. The suspension term is three years, with one year served. Barnette must pay restitution to five former clients. Complaints alleged that after paying Barnette for representation, he missed court dates resulting in default judgments and was non-responsive to requests for information. In one case, Barnette failed to timely remit proceeds of a settlement, and in another, he agreed to dismiss a case he filed on behalf of a client without consulting her. 

2SLAC Pro Bono Legal Clinic Planned for Saturday in Memphis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 12, 2017
A pro bono legal clinic held on the second Saturday of each month, 2SLAC, will be held this week in Memphis. The clinic will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Volunteer attorneys will give legal advice on a range of issues, from divorce to employment law. To volunteer, email afritz@memphisbar.org.

AOC Extends Deadline for Courthouse Security Grant Applications

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 12, 2017

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has extended its deadline for court security grant applications to Nov. 17. Grant applications received on or before the original due date of Oct. 16 will move forward in the review and decision process. The AOC launched a one-time court security grant program after receiving $2 million in one-time funding from the Tennessee General Assembly and Gov. Bill Haslam to improve court security across the state. Preference will be given to counties with courtrooms that do not currently meet the present minimum courtroom security standards, as well as counties that have experienced a courtroom security breach during the 12-month period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. For more information, contact Mitch Turner.

Black Could Step Down from Congress to Focus on Gubernatorial Campaign

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 12, 2017
U.S. Rep. Diane Black could soon step down from her seat in the House of Representatives, the Nashville Post reports. Black fueled speculation today when her campaign tweeted a report that said she would step down from her chairmanship of the House Budget committee. The report said Black would not answer whether she would remain in the seat or resign to focus on her gubernatorial campaign.

Interested in Running for Office?

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 12, 2017
In many parts of the state, attorneys aren’t just legal advocates, they serve as community leaders. In recent years, however, Tennessee has seen a decrease in lawyers seeking local public office. With that in mind, the TBA will host two information sessions to inform and encourage lawyers to run. “Running for Office 101: a Workshop and Q&A” will be held in Jackson and Columbia on Oct. 24. Each will  feature a panel with local elected officials. The event is free and lunch will be provided. Registration is required. There will be no CLE credit offered, but prior to the session in Columbia and after the Jackson session, the TBA will host its annual Court Square CLE programming.

Get 15 Hours of CLE in One Day

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 12, 2017

Speakers at TBA’s 2017 Fall Annual Review include Dean William Koch of Nashville School of Law and Judge Camille McMullen with the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, attorneys Andre Bahou, Ian Hennessey, Parke Morris James Romer and Sam Gowin. It all takes place Nov. 3. See details for this 15-hour program here.

Virtual Legal Advice Clinics Planned for October

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 11, 2017
The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) has several virtual legal advice clinics coming up in partnership with Tennessee law schools. On Oct. 24, one will be held with the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. To volunteer or get more information, email Josie Holland. The University of Tennessee College of Law will host one on Oct. 26, and Julia Hale is the person to contact to volunteer. Vanderbilt Law will host its on Oct. 30 from noon to 1:10 p.m., and Patty Walton is the contact. More clinics are expected in the following months.

Court Amends Procedure for Setting Post-Discovery ADR in Worker’s Comp Claims

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 11, 2017
As of Oct. 1 in the Court of Worker’s Compensation Claims, attorneys no longer need to file an amended Petition for Benefit Determination (PBD) to initiate post-discovery mediation. In all scheduling orders issued after Oct. 1 where the judge sets a trial date, the judge will also set a date and time certain for a post-discovery mediation. This date will be chosen sufficiently in advance of the trial date to allow time to object to the contents of the Dispute Certification Notice and have it amended if necessary. This eliminates the need for a mandatory second PBD to be filed.

Las Vegas Shooting Witnesses File Lawsuit Against Makers of ‘Bump Stocks’

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 10, 2017
Three people who witnessed the mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas this month have filed a would-be class action lawsuit against the makers of “bump stocks,” the device used by the gunman to accelerate gunfire from his semi-automatic weapon, the ABA Journal reports. The suit was filed in a Nevada court on behalf of individuals who suffered emotional distress during the shooting. The defendant is Slide Fire Solutions, which claims the product was intended for use by people with limited hand mobility. The lawsuit claims that the company did not limit its marketing to those consumers alone.
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