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Supreme Court Soliciting Comments for Rule Amendment

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 13, 2017
The Tennessee Supreme Court is considering amending Rule 12, Section 1 of the Rules of the Court and the First-Degree Murder Report, which is appended to Rule 12. The court is now accepting comments on the proposals from judges, lawyers and others. Comments must be submitted by Oct. 13, and can be emailed to appellatecourtclerk@tncourts.gov or mailed to James M. Hivner, Clerk, Re: Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 12, 100 Supreme Court Building, 401 Seventh Ave N, Nashville, Tenn. 37219-1407. Read the proposed changes here.

Tennessee Legal History Project Posts More Than 100 Video Interviews Online

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 13, 2017
The Tennessee Bar Foundation has announced that more than 100 video interviews of senior Tennessee lawyers and retired Supreme Court justices are now available online. The interviewees, from across Tennessee, recount personal biographical information and significant legal topics dealt with during their careers, as well as the important social and political issues of their day. The Tennessee Legal History Project continues to conduct interviews, and more videos will be added soon.

SCOTUS Stays Orders in Texas Gerrymandering Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 13, 2017
In a 5-4 split, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed federal court decisions requiring the redrawing of certain districts in Texas because of racial gerrymandering, the ABA Journal reports. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan voted to deny the stay. Texas argued that the maps weren’t discriminatory because the court had made them.

Carroll County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 13, 2017
Matthew F. Stowe was publicly censured by the Tennessee Supreme Court yesterday for alleged ethical misconduct that took place while he was serving as the District Attorney General for the 24th Judicial District. A complaint alleged Stowe engaged in multiple acts of harassment that had no purpose other than to embarrass, delay or burden a witness. Stowe allegedly personally reached out to a witness in a murder trial, who was struggling with a scheduling conflict, and in a hostile manner stated he would hold her responsible if she “blow[s] this trial.” He allegedly indicated that he would prosecute her if she failed to appear and directed his office to begin preparation for those charges, even though he knew she had confirmed her appearance.

Scammers Indicted for Scheming to Defraud Dolly Parton Wildfire Fund

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 13, 2017
Five people have been indicted for allegedly ripping off Dolly Parton’s fund to aid victims of the Gatlinburg wildfires, the Knoxville News Sentinel reports. Debra Kay Catlett, Chad Alan Chambers, Rocco Boscalia, Annie Lyons and Esther Pridemore are charged with a conspiracy to defraud the Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund. The scam began with Catlett, who had worked as a photographer for real estate publications and therefore had access to a database of properties with addresses and names. The group allegedly used the database to find cabins that had burned, drew up fake leases and forged the owner’s signatures.

Attorney Claims Suit Against Parent by Baseball Coaches is ‘Retaliatory’

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 13, 2017
Two high school baseball coaches, accused by a team parent of being abusive to players, have filed a $6 million defamation lawsuit against the parent, the Knoxville News Sentinel reports. The mother’s attorney, Rocky McElhaney, called it a “baddish, retaliatory lawsuit.” Court documents filed by the defense cite Tennessee laws that require anyone with knowledge of child abuse to report it. McElhaney argues that a ruling in the coaches’ favor would discourage others from coming forward.

Music Publishers File Lawsuit Against Spotify in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 13, 2017
Seven independent music publishers sued Spotify in Nashville today for using songs without the appropriate licenses, The Tennessean reports. This is more legal trouble for Spotify, which already settled two similar lawsuits earlier this year. Both of those suits and this new one were filed by entertainment law attorney Richard Busch. The catalogs for the new plaintiffs are administered by the Tennessee-based Songwriters Guild of America.

CLE Transactional Practice Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 13, 2017

On Oct. 27, a CLE on transactional practice will be held at the Bar Center. Sessions will provide lawyers with the information, tools and tips needed to successfully handle transactional, business and probate matters. Speakers will cover practical approaches for handling mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions and title concerns.

Clean Water Advocate Files to Run for 2nd Congressional District

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 12, 2017
Renee Hoyos, the executive director of the Tennessee Clean Water Network, has declared an intent to run for Congress in the 2nd District seat, currently occupied by Rep. John J. “Jimmy” Duncan Jr., the Nashville Post reports. Hoyos is the second Democrat to seek the position, and her entering the race will force a primary with candidate Joshua Williams. The winner will face one of four Republicans vying for the seat: state Rep. Jimmy Matlock (R-Lenoir City), Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, Ken Gross and Brad Fullington.

Franken to Refuse 'Blue Slip' to Trump Judicial Nominee

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 12, 2017
Sen. Al Franken will oppose the nomination of one of President Donald Trump’s circuit court nominees, setting up a clash in the Senate over procedures giving senators leverage over judicial candidates from their home states, Politico reports. Franken announced last week that he will not return a “blue slip” for David Stras, nominated for a seat on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Franken said based on Stras’ background, “he would embrace the legacy of his role models and reliably rule in favor of powerful corporate interests over working people.” Should Judiciary Committee leadership move forward without Franken's blue slip, it would go against tradition of consulting with home-state senators before bringing nominees for a hearing.
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