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New Foundation Will Help Fund Putnam Co. Drug Court

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 1, 2017
Judges, attorneys and officials in the Upper Cumberland area have come together to found the Recovery Court Foundation, a nonprofit that will help drug court participants with necessities while they recover from addiction, the Herald-Citizen reports. The organization was founded by 13th Judicial District recovery courts director Julie Chambers, District Attorney Bryant Dunaway, Public Defender Craig Fickling and Putnam County Criminal Court Judge Gary McKenzie. Chambers touted the success of the courts, which have saved taxpayers $1.9 million in incarceration costs. The foundation will help “bridge the gap” to help participants become working members of society.

New Journal: Divorce Law, Startling Stats on Addiction

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 1, 2017

The September Tennessee Bar Journal covers updates in divorce law, with details from B.J. Strickland about recent federal actions impacting military service members. Also, Family Matters columnists Marlene Eskind Moses and Ben Russ explain 2017 modifications to state child support laws. In perhaps one of the most important subjects, President Lucian Pera writes about recent studies showing how the legal profession has a much higher rate for addiction than other professions – and that those in the first 10 years of practice are most at risk. Pera offers startling statistics and helpful resources, suggesting that lawyers should be aware of warning signs and “if you see something, say something.”

Panel Rejects Plan to Remove Bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from Capitol

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 1, 2017
Tennessee officials today rejected a plan to remove a bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the state Captiol, the Tennessean reports. The panel includes Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Treasurer David Lillard and Comptroller Justin Wilson, who all voted against moving the statue to a state museum. A spokesperson for Gov. Bill Haslam said the governor was “very disappointed” with the decision.

Lawyers Still Aiding Sandy Victims 5 Years Later

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 1, 2017
With the legal relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey already underway, Law.com reminds attorneys to brace for the long haul – similar work is still ongoing in New York and New Jersey, five years after Hurricane Sandy touched down. The Touro Law Center’s Disaster Relief Clinic in Central Islip, New York, reported that the clinic has 125 active Sandy cases and received 25 new referrals just last week. Touro’s director Melissa Luckman offers advice to attorneys helping after Harvey: photograph everything, and make sure storm victims are cautious before taking repair loans from the Small Business Administration.

Annual Tax Forum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 1, 2017

The Tennessee and federal law tax program is set for Sept. 18. Topics will include international tax consequences, tax-related legislation and recent letter rulings, updates on repeal of TEFRA IRS Audits and out of state tax licensing issues.

Knox Commissioners Under Scrutiny for Accepting Gift Cards Prior to Vote

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 1, 2017
Two Knox County commissioners voted Monday not to renew the county’s contract with an ambulance service company, just two weeks after accepting $500 gift cards from a competing company, the Knoxville News Sentinel reports. Commissioners Charles Busler and Bob Thomas also played on the competing company’s team at a golf tournament last month. Both claim there was no conflict of interest involved with the vote.  

Federal Court to Revisit Ruling Permitting Woman to be Paid Less

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 1, 2017
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will revisit a panel’s ruling that men may be paid more than women based on salary histories, the ABA Journal reports. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission appealed the April ruling, saying it would perpetuate the gender pay gap. The 9th Circuit granted the request and will hear oral arguments in December.

Tenn. AG Pulls Out of DACA Suit, Urges Congressional Action

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 1, 2017
In a letter to Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery altered his position on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and pulled the state out of a planned lawsuit against the federal government that will take place should the Trump administration not announce plans to phase out the program by Sept. 5. Slatery noted the “human element” at stake and instead asks the senators to support bipartisan legislation to address the program.

Pro Bono Opportunities to Help Storm Victims in Texas

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 31, 2017

The Texas Supreme Court has issued an amended emergency order that permits out-of-state lawyers to practice Texas law temporarily. The order opens up opportunities for volunteer attorneys from across the country to provide pro bono support in Texas or remotely, by working with a “legal aid or pro bono program or a bar association that provides services to victims of Hurricane Harvey." The Tennessee Bar Association is working to support pro bono legal services needed in Texas in the wake of this disaster. One such remote opportunity is for Tennessee lawyers to volunteer with Texas Free Legal Answers to respond to pro bono client questions via email. Other opportunities are available through the State Bar of Texas.

State Lawmakers Cast Doubts on Future Outsourcing Plans

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 31, 2017
State lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with outsourcing yesterday during a meeting of the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee’s subcommittee on investigations and oversight, the Tennessean reports. Subcommittee members said they would push for a more critical review of outsourcing during the next legislative session. Gov. Bill Haslam has pushed for outsourcing at state properties like universities and parks.
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