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D.C. Pastors Sue Coca-Cola Over Health Concerns

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2017
Two Washington, D.C.-based pastors have filed suit against Coca-Cola and the American Beverage Association (ABA), claiming soda makers knowingly deceived customers about the health risks of their products, The Washington Post reports. The complaint, which was filed last week, alleges that Coke and the ABA ran an intentional campaign to confuse consumers about the causes of obesity. “We’re losing more people to sweets than to the streets,” said Pastor Delman Coates, one of the complainants.

Court Overturns Murder Conviction Over Suppressed Testimony

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2017
The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the second-degree murder conviction of Brandon Scott Donaldson and ordered a new trial, over testimony that was barred from the original trial, the Knoxville News Sentinel reports. Donaldson was convicted of the 2013 fatal shooting of his pregnant girlfriend Marcia Crider and her unborn child, as well as the attempted murder of Crider’s mother. However, testimony that the victim had told Donaldson news about transmitting a venereal disease to him just two hours prior to the crime could have swayed the jury to find Donaldson guilty of a lesser crime, such as voluntary manslaughter.

Lawyer Says Memphis ‘Not Cooperating’ in Rape Kit Lawsuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2017
An attorney for plaintiffs suing the city of Memphis for its handling of rape kits claims that the city is not cooperating with turning over evidence in the case, The Commercial Appeal reports. Forty plaintiffs are involved in the suit, which alleges that authorities mishandled and failed to prioritize the testing of the kits. In 2013, the police department admitted that more than 12,000 kits needed to be tested, a number that has been reduced to 506 as of a report from last month.

Judge Ends 17 Years of Federal Oversight for DCS

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2017
A judge has ruled that the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services has shown enough improvement to warrant the removal of the federal oversight that has intervened in the office for more than 17 years, The Tennessean reports. Gov. Bill Haslam praised the ruling, noting that the state spent hundreds of millions on program improvements. An independent commission will continue to conduct oversight of DCS for 18 months after the federal oversight ends, according to terms agreed to by the agency and Children’s Rights, a child advocacy organization that first brought the case against DCS in 2000.

7 Tips for Being Your Own Secretary

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2017

All lawyers eventually must perform some basic administrative tasks. On July 19, an online CLE will teach you the basics that will help you with administration and productivity. Find more information and register here.

Addiction, Mental Health Problems Plague Lawyers, Investigation Finds

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2017
A woman’s search for the cause of her ex-husband’s addictions — which eventually led to his death — prompted a deep dive into the addiction and mental health problems of attorneys in a New York Times investigation. The pressure and work culture of law firms, as well as the belief that “lawyers don’t go to rehab,” are all reasons a lot of lawyers suffer from addiction, the newspaper reports, noting that the primary subject of the article spent some of his last moments alive on a conference call, and among the attorneys who attended his funeral, many continued working right through the service, writing emails on their phones during the eulogy. 

Franklin Lawyer Temporarily Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2017
The Tennessee Supreme Court today suspended Erich Webb Bailey from the practice of law after finding he failed to comply with a June 28 court order. The order directed him to contact the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program for evaluation. Bailey may not accept any new cases and must cease representing clients by Aug. 16.

Springfield Alderman Sues Robertson County Chamber Over Financial Records

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2017
A Springfield city alderman filed a civil suit against the Robertson County Chamber of Commerce earlier this month over access to financial records, the Robertson County Times reports. Alderman Clay Sneed said that the Chamber refused him access to financial records that should be open to members. The Chamber responded to the suit by noting that its tax forms are not yet complete, and that since it is involved in litigation it would be unable to comment further. Sneed previously attempted to stop the funding that Chamber receives from the city, but failed to get the support of other aldermen.

Developers of Nashville Twin-Tower Project Head to Trial

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2017
The developers of a twin-tower project in Nashville are heading to trial over their controversial effort to buy a small parking lot in the footprint of their development, the Nashville Business Journal reports. The trial is scheduled for January 2018 and will see out-of-state investors clash with the Atlanta-based owner of the lot. The project was approved by the Metro Planning Commission last year and would be among the five tallest buildings in Nashville – 10 to 25 stories above Metro zoning restrictions for the area.

Harwell to Run for Governor

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 17, 2017
Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell has announced she will seek the governor’s office in 2018, the Times Free Press reports. She will face Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd, Williamson County businessman Bill Lee and state Sen. Mae Beavers in the Republican Primary, which will be held next August. Harwell touts her “proven, practical results record” and nearly 30 years of legislative experience.
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