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US AG Sessions Retains Private Counsel

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 21, 2017
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has retained a private lawyer of his own, USA Today reports. Charles “Chuck” Cooper was hired by the AG, after recently advising Sessions prior to his testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee, which is investigating possible collusion between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russian officials.  

Cooper, Cohen Join Lawsuit Alleging Presidential Violation of Emoluments Clause

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 21, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper and Rep. Steve Cohen have joined about 200 members of Congress signing on as plaintiffs in a lawsuit that argues President Donald Trump’s foreign business dealings put him in violation of the Emoluments Clause, Humphrey on the Hill reports. “The American people should have total confidence that the President is serving their interest, not his own financial enrichment,” said Cohen in a release. Cooper added, “Since President Trump shows no sign of changing, Congress must ask the courts to enforce the Constitution he has sworn to uphold.”

Nashville Council Advances Immigration Enforcement Ordinance

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 21, 2017
The Metro Nashville Council voted last night to advance an ordinance that would prevent Metro from using city funds and facilities to enforce federal immigration law, The Tennessean reports. The ordinance would also prevent the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office to honor an immigration-related detention request unless it is accompanied by a warrant issued under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Critics said the bill would grant “preferential treatment to a criminal class,” while the bill’s sponsor said it would increase public safety, arguing it would encourage immigrants to report crimes to police without fear of deportation. 

FEC Complaint Filed Against Kelsey, Other State Lawmakers

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 21, 2017
A complaint was filed today with the Federal Election Commission over the campaign finance practices of Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) and five other state lawmakers, The Tennessean reports. The complaint comes after reports of potential wrongdoing involving money flowing in and out of Kelsey’s unsuccessful 2016 congressional campaign. Funds were allegedly funneled through what a Campaign Legal Center attorney called a “dark money daisy chain and straw donor reimbursement scheme” involving other state lawmakers, including House Majority Leader Glen Casada (R-Franklin). Kelsey denies any wrongdoing, calling the complaint a “frivolous attack.”

Nashville’s Judge Blackburn Profiled for Mental Health Court Work

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 19, 2017
The Tennessean profiled Judge Melissa Blackburn this week for her work in the mental health court. Blackburn was inspired to take up the work after the death of her daughter, who died from a heart attack shortly after beginning to take anti-depressants. “It’s important because it’s part of who I am, and it’s in my fabric,” Blackburn said. “It’s affected how I make decisions, my thought process. It’s how as a judge I come to who I am.”

Texas Lawyer Disbarred

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 19, 2017
Texas lawyer Richard Kent Harris was disbarred on Friday by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Harris was suspended on April 28 for his guilty plea to conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud. The Board of Professional Responsibility instituted a formal proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be imposed. Harris also engaged in the unauthorized practice of law while suspended for non-payment of the annual registration fee.

2 Deputies Injured, Suspect Dead in Coffee County Courthouse Shooting

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 19, 2017
Two Coffee County Sheriff’s deputies were injured in a shooting at the county courthouse today, The Tennessean reports. The suspect, who has not yet been named, was reported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to be dead. The shooting occurred this afternoon.

Cosby Case Declared Mistrial, New Trial Expected Soon

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 19, 2017
The trial of comedian and actor Bill Cosby was declared a mistrial over the weekend, CNN reports. The Pennsylvania jury deliberated for six days but could not come to an agreement on whether Cosby had sexually assaulted Andrea Constand. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said prosecutors will retry Cosby, and the judge said he would try to schedule a new trial within 120 days.

New Reports Show Progress at Shelby Juvenile Court

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 19, 2017
Two new reports have been released concerning the Shelby County Juvenile Court’s efforts to comply with a U.S. Department of Justice agreement reached in 2012, The Commercial Appeal reports. The agreement was originally reached to address confinement conditions at the juvenile court detention center and its administration of justice. The DOJ reports shows that the Shelby County Juvenile Court has maintained compliance for the past year, and several sections will no longer be under review going forward.

3 Honored With Tennessee Bar Journal Joe Henry Award

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 19, 2017

Raybin, Amundsen, Levy Honored for Excellence in Legal Writing

NASHVILLE, June 19, 2017 — Nashville lawyer Benjamin K. Raybin, Memphis Lawyer Amy J. Amundsen and former Nashville lawyer Jeffrey L. Levy were honored on Friday with Justice Joseph W. Henry Memorial Award for Outstanding Legal Writing at the Tennessee Bar Association’s annual Convention in Kingsport.
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