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TALS Now Accepting Nominations for Access to Justice Awards

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2017
The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) is now accepting nominations for its three annual Access to Justice Awards, which will be presented at the Equal Justice University Conference. The Janice M. Holder Award recognizes a professional in private practice, corporate counsel, a public servant or other social service advocate, the B. Riney Green Award recognizes someone who promotes inter-program cooperation across the state, and the New Advocate of the Year Award acknowledges someone who has been with their legal services program for five years or less. Nominations and any supporting documents must be submitted to TALS by June 23.

Former Waller Partner to Lead New Epstein Becker and Green Office

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2017
National law firm Epstein Becker and Green has chosen Nashville as its newest outpost, and named former Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis partner Richard W. Westling to lead it, the Nashville Post reports. Westling, who also previously worked as a federal prosecutor in New Orleans, will divide his time between the firm’s Nashville and Washington, D.C. offices. The firm specializes in health care, life sciences, employment and business disputes.

SCOTUS Ruling on Printer Cartridges Has Major Retail Ramifications

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2017
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on printer toner cartridges this week protects a consumer’s “right to tinker,” The Washington Post reports. The Court found that in Impression Products v. Lexmark, Lexmark’s patent rights on their toner cartridges were not violated by Impression Products refilling Lexmark cartridges at a cheaper price. The decision has implications for companies that try to use patent law to restrict what consumers can do with their products after purchase. 

TennCare Seeking General Counsel

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2017
The Division of Health Care Finance and Administration is seeking candidates for the position of General Counsel. The TennCare General Counsel leads a team of approximately 44 lawyers and 10 para-professional staff (all of whom are located in Nashville). The agency serves approximately 1.4 million Tennesseans and has an annual budget for the upcoming state fiscal year of just over $11 billion. Read more here.

Madison County Sues Jackson Over $12 Million Tax Reallocation

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2017
Madison County Attorney Steve Maroney filed a lawsuit on behalf of the county against the City of Jackson yesterday over a city council tax vote, The Jackson Sun reports. The Jackson City Council voted earlier in May to reallocate $12 million to the city’s general fund instead of continuing to put it toward the Jackson-Madison County School System, breaking a 27-year tradition. The case will be heard in Chancery Court. The county is asking for a permanent injunction on the city to rescind its resolution. The county also filed an injunction to freeze the council’s vote until a trial can be held.

Nashville Charter Schools Bond Deals Criticized

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2017
Two Nashville charter schools are drawing criticism for using an obscure board to issue tax-exempt bonds for school deals, The Tennessean reports. The deals were approved by the Metro Nashville Health and Educational Facilities Board for Rocketship and Purpose Prep charter schools. The deals exploit a loophole, as the facilities board can issue tax-free bonds to nonprofit groups. Rocketship is under particular scrutiny for its $7.74 million deal because it is a part of a national charter school network and has been monitored for violations of how it educates students with disabilities, English as a second language learners and homeless students. 

Nashville Charter Schools Bond Deals Criticized

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2017
Two Nashville charter schools are drawing criticism for using an obscure board to issue tax-exempt bonds for school deals, The Tennessean reports. The deals were approved by the Metro Nashville Health and Educational Facilities Board for Rocketship and Purpose Prep charter schools. The deals exploit a loophole, as the facilities board can issue tax-free bonds to nonprofit groups. Rocketship is under particular scrutiny for its $7.74 million deal because it is a part of a national charter school network and has been monitored for violations of how it educates students with disabilities, English as a second language learners and homeless students. 

Easy Access to 8 Hours of Online CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2017

Need easy access to eight hours of online CLE? Register for all eight hours with one click. This series offers programs covering labor and employment, criminal law, issues representing veterans, estate planning, bankruptcy, juvenile law, representing small businesses and depositions.

Defending Trade Secrets, Jason Long's Last President's Column and More in June Bar Journal

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 1, 2017

Read about the Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act from Nashville lawyer Andrew B. Campbell in the June issue of the Tennessee Bar Journal, out today. Jason R. Smith explains the dangers of plea agreements that provide for concurrent Tennessee and federal sentences. In his last column of his term, Tennessee Bar Association President Jason Long tells the secret of his presidential success as he thanks the TBA staff members who have been instrumental to his year.

TSC Soliciting Comments on Rule Governing Education Requirements for Foreign Students

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 31, 2017
The Tennessee Supreme Court is seeking comments on a petition seeking to amend Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 7, section 7.01, which governs educational requirements for admission of foreign-educated applicants to the practice of law in Tennessee. The petition -- filed earlier this year by the University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University -- can be viewed here. Comments may be submitted to James M. Hivner at the Tennessee Appellate Courts, 100 Supreme Court Building, 401 7th Ave N, Nashville, Tenn., 37219-1407 or via email at appellatecourtclerk@tncourts.gov.
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