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Republicans Forecast Difficult Battle to Replace Casada

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 10, 2019
With a jumble of House Republicans taking aim at the House Speaker’s seat, Rep. Mark White, R-East Memphis, says “consensus” candidates are necessary before the vote goes to the floor, the Daily Memphian reports. Three have officially declared their candidacy for the House Speaker’s post being vacated by Glen Casada, but several more are being discussed for the position. Rep. Jim Coley, R-Bartlett, said that major changes are in order following Casada's brief tenure. Casada does not plan to step down until Aug. 2, leaving many weeks for Tennessee's legislators to debate who will succeed him.

Clarksville Rep. Joins Race for House Speaker

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
Tennessee House Rep. Curtis Johnson, R-Clarksville, has confirmed that he will seek the House Speakership position following the planned resignation of Rep. Glen Casada from the role, the Leaf Chronicle reports. Deputy Speaker Matthew Hill, Speaker Pro Tem Bill Dunn, Caucus Chairman Cameron Sexton, Rep. Mike Carter, Rep. Robin Smith and Rep. Ryan Williams are all also rumored to be gauging interest in the position. Johnson portrayed himself as a temperate lawmaker who had avoided scandal, and one who would help unify the Republican caucus.

ABA Midyear Meeting to Relocate to Chicago

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
The American Bar Association Board of Governors has voted to move its 2021 Midyear Meeting from Orlando to Chicago, with the expectation of saving more than $1 million, the ABA Journal reports. The association’s headquarters are located in the city. The meeting will take place Feb. 10-15, 2021. 

Murfreesboro Dentist Sentenced to 33 Months for TennCare Fraud

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
Murfreesboro dentist Richard Schott has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for defrauding TennCare and other commercial payers more than $930,000 through his practice, Dental Excellence, the Nashville Post reports. Scott pled guilty to seven counts of health care fraud last November for improper billing, falsifying dates of service to appear to comply with care regulations, upcoming claims and continuing to submit false claims even after several external audits and warnings. As part of his sentencing, the court ordered Schott to pay $956,448 in restitution to the state Medicaid program. 

Hospitals Could Recoup Money After SCOTUS Decision

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
Hospitals that serve higher numbers of low-income patients could recoup a significant amount of money after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court this week, the Times Free Press reports. In a 7-1 decision, the court determined that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services faltered by not allowing public comment when the department changed the way it calculates payments designed to offset the costs of treating uninsured and underinsured patients.

Parents Sue Unlicensed Daycare Operator After Toddlers Drowning

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
The parents of twin toddlers who drowned in a West Knox County swimming pool last year are suing the babysitter who was in charge of watching the children, Knoxnews reports. The lawsuit claims Jennifer Salley, a 34-year-old who was operating an unlicensed daycare, left the toddlers unattended long enough that they were able to get out of a bedroom, move around inside the house, go outside, get onto the deck, pass through one or more gates into the backyard and fall into the swimming pool. The parents are seeking damages that total more than $50 million.

Portrait of Former Justice Martha Craig Daughtrey Unveiled at Ceremony in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
Dozens of friends, judges and former colleagues of Judge Martha Craig Daughtrey packed the Supreme Court building in Nashville recently to witness her portrait unveiling. In his remarks at the ceremony, Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeff Bivins spoke about her groundbreaking work, giving a rundown of the notable “firsts” from Judge Daughtrey’s long career, including becoming the first woman on the Tennessee Supreme Court in 1990. “Prior to Judge Daughtrey’s appointment, the perspective of approximately one half of the citizens of Tennessee was not taken into account on the Tennessee Supreme Court,” he said. “She was the trailblazer to bring the perspective there that has now become commonplace on our court.”

Disability Inactive Status Removed for Davidson Lawyer

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
The law license of Davidson County lawyer Lovemore Nyashadzashe Gororo was transferred from disability inactive status to active status on Thursday pursuant to Section 27.8 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. On Sept. 26, 2018, Gororo was placed on disability inactive status.He filed a petition for reinstatement on April 23, and he was found to be competent and is fit to resume the practice of law in the state of Tennessee. 

Volunteers Needed for Pro Bono Clinic for Creatives

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 6, 2019
Volunteers are needed for a pro bono legal clinic for artists, musicians and creatives in Nashville. The clinic is hosted by the Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville and will be held on June 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, 150 3rd Ave S, Suite 1100. Find out more by emailing vlpa@abcnashville.org.

Rule 19 Amended to Reflect Previously Adopted Changes to Rule 7

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 6, 2019
The Tennessee Supreme Court in March adopted amendments to Rule 7 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In light of these amendments, the references to Rule 7, section 5.01(g) in Rule 19 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court should be changed to Rule 7, section 10.07. Accordingly, the court has amended Rule 19 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
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