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Gubernatorial Candidates Differ on Medical Marijuana

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 7, 2017
The Tennessean reviewed the stances on medical marijuana of all declared candidates for the 2018 governor’s race, in light of recent news that the legislature has convened a task force on the issue. Democratic candidates Karl Dean and Craig Fitzhugh and Republican Beth Harwell all voiced varying amounts of support of the possibility, given that there were certain restrictions in place. Republican candidates Randy Boyd and Bill Lee stood in the middle, with Boyd calling for FDA testing and Lee stating the need for evaluation of a current state law allowing the non-smokable cannabidoil. Republicans Mae Beavers and Diane Black both stand in opposition, calling marijuana a “gateway drug.”

Tennessee Supreme Court Reviews ‘Good Faith’ in Law Enforcement

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 7, 2017
The Tennessee Supreme Court heard two cases yesterday that concern the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule, the Memphis Flyer reports. Defendants in both cases claim that police illegally gathered evidence by drawing their blood or searching their house. Both were convicted due to that evidence, and both want new trials because they claim police violated their rights to unreasonable searches and seizures. While the U.S. Supreme Court already allows such exclusions, the Tennessee Supreme Court only began allowing “limited” good faith exceptions last year.

Sentencing for Rutherford Official Involved in JailCigs Case Delayed

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 7, 2017
The sentencing for Joe Russell, the former Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office administrator involved in an illegal e-cigarette operation at the jail, has been postponed until October, the Murfreesboro Post reports. Russell pleaded guilty to three felony corruption charges earlier this year, and will now be sentenced on Oct. 17. Sentencing for co-defendant John Vanderveer was rescheduled for Sept. 11.

AOC Names New Communications Director

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 7, 2017

Barbara Peck was recently named director of communications for the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). One of Peck’s primary responsibilities is serving as a media spokesperson for the Supreme Court of Tennessee and the AOC. In addition, she will provide communications support to many of the AOC’s key initiatives, including civil access to justice, human trafficking awareness, opioid epidemic response, indigent representation and the business court pilot project. Peck comes to the AOC from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where she served as chief communications officer for 10 years.

Tennessee and Federal Tax Law Annual Forum 2017

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 7, 2017

The TBA will host a CLE on Tennessee and federal tax law at the Tennessee Bar Center on Sept. 18. Sessions will include an introduction to international tax issues, tax issues in hiring family members, lien subordination issues and licensing and taxing issues in a multi-state practice. Representatives from the Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service will be present to provide in-person updates on current topics.

DeVos to Revamp Guidance on Campus Sex Assault Investigations

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 7, 2017
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced today changes to an Obama administration guidance on campus sexual assault, the ABA Journal reports. The announcement rolls back 2011 guidelines that added sexual violence to the offenses banned by Title IX, and instructed school officials to use a preponderance of the evidence standard when making determinations about sexual harassment. The system has “failed too many students,” DeVos said. “Washington has burdened schools with increasingly elaborate and confusing guidelines that even lawyers find difficult to understand and navigate.”

NALS Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser Rescheduled

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 6, 2017

The Association for Legal Professionals, Nashville Chapter (NALS) will host its 5th Annual NALS After Hours Silent Auction on a new date — Oct. 16. The event, which is free and open to the public, will still take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP. All of the proceeds generated at the auction will be donated to the Tennessee Justice Center. Those who would like to donate an item for the auction should mail it to Tina Boone, c/o Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, 511 Union Street, Suite 2700, Nashville, 37219. For more information or to volunteer, contact NALS.

Firm Says 200 Could Sue Over Gatlinburg Fire Response

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 6, 2017
An attorney from a Knoxville firm said that more than 200 people have signed up to potentially pursue legal action against the U.S. Department of Interior over the response to the Gatlinburg fires, the Knoxville News Sentinel reports. Some of those 200 have already sent in claims and the rest are coming soon, said Sidney Gilreath with Gilreath and Associates. Gilreath said the Chimney Tops 2 fire review, released last Thursday, showed that the National Parks Service response was “too little too late.”

TVA Estimates Gallatin Coal Ash Cleanup Will Take 24 Years

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 6, 2017
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) said that it will take an estimated 24 years to comply with a court order to move a power plant’s coal ash, The Tennessean reports. In a filing from yesterday, TVA said it will start the cleanup process at a Gallatin plant within 30 days, barring a judge’s order. It’s still considering whether it will appeal a court ruling that ordered the cleanup, after its coal ash storage was found to be leaking pollutants into the Cumberland River.

Tennessee Judicial Nominees Breeze Through Senate Hearings

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 6, 2017
Two Tennessee attorneys nominated by President Donald Trump to federal judgeships went before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, the Nashville Post reports. William L. “Chip” Campbell, a member of Frost Brown Todd’s business litigation practice group in Nashville, and Thomas Lee Robinson Parker, a shareholder in Baker Donelson’s Memphis office, faced few questions from the panel in their confirmation hearing, as senators focused their attention on other, controversial nominees. Tomorrow Donald Cochran, a Belmont law professor nominated to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, will testify.
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