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Predators Fan Charged After Hurling Catfish in Pittsburgh

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2017
A Nashville Predators hockey fan was charged with three misdemeanors in Pittsburgh for throwing a catfish onto the rink during the first game of the Stanley Cup Finals, The Tennessean reports. Jacob Waddell of Nolensville was charged with disorderly conduct, disrupting a meeting and possession of an instrument of crime for throwing the dead fish, a tradition at Nashville home games. Local elected officials, attorneys and even the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have expressed their support for Waddell, and fans have raised money to cover his legal fees.

Beavers Announces Gubernatorial Run, Green Could Follow

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2017
Sen. Mae Beavers, R-Mt. Juliet, announced over the weekend that she would be running for Governor, the Nashville Post reports. Beavers said her top priority as Governor would be “the terrorist threat from radical Islam.” Sen. Mark Green, R-Clarksville, fresh off a waylaid attempt at a presidential cabinet position, may also be entering the mix for the GOP nomination, with reports of him contacting potential donors in recent weeks.

Find Out About Ethical Obligations for Cybersecurity with Online CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2017
Interested in law office tech? Attorney AJ Bahou will give an overview of cybersecurity for lawyers in an online CLE available now from the Tennessee Bar Association. The session will cover ethical issues of cybersecurity with rules and formal ethics opinions, data privacy and data security.

Shelby County Juvenile Court Closed Today Due to Generator Leak

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2017
Following destructive storms over the weekend, the Shelby County Juvenile Court was closed today due to a fuel leak in a generator used during the power outage, The Commercial Appeal reports. Power had been restored to the courtroom but the generator leaked diesel fuel into the parking garage under the building and spread fumes all across the first floor. The problem is expect to be resolved by tomorrow.

Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Transporting Minor

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2017
Tad Cummins, the Columbia teacher accused of leaving the state with one of his students, has pleaded not guilty to the crime, The Tennessean reports. Cummins entered the plea in a court filing ahead of an arraignment hearing scheduled for Thursday. He is charged with obstruction of justice and transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging in criminal sexual conduct. He and his student, a 15-year-old girl, were found by authorities in April in a cabin in northern California after a nationwide serach for the pair. 

Haslam Signs Law to Cheapen Price Tag of Expungements

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2017
Gov. Bill Haslam has signed into law legislation that will lessen the costs of expunging criminal conviction records, NewsChannel 5 reports. Effective immediately, the cost of expunging records will be $270, down from $450. The law was backed by a bipartisan coalition and was sponsored in the state legislature by Rep. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, and Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville. 

Court Orders Minor Modifications to Certain Divorce Forms

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017
The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved minor modifications to the plain language forms for uncontested divorces with no minor children, as recommended by the Access to Justice Commission. These changes were necessary to ensure that the plain language forms adopted in 2011 for uncontested divorces with no minor children are consistent with the same forms that were adopted in 2016 for uncontested divorces with minor children, according to the court documents. The order as well as the changes can be found here.

Former TBA President Reflects on Fight to Take Public Defender Office Statewide

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017
Former TBA President Landis Turner writes to The Tennessean about the hard work of extending public defender offices statewide. Prior to 1989, public defenders were only found in the four big cities, and young lawyers and solo practitioners in rural areas suffered because of it. Turner worked alongside TBA lobbyist John Lyell, Gov. Ned McWherter and then-Rep. Bill Purcell, a former public defender who would go on to serve as mayor of Nashville.

LAET to Host ‘Pro Bono Night’ in Chattanooga

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017
Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) will host its annual Pro Bono Night event on June 9 in Chattanooga. The program will be held at 2 on the Roof, 313 Manufacturers Road, starting at 5:30 p.m., and will feature a live band, open bar and silent auction. Tickets are $35 each and are available on the LAET website.

Georgia Lawyer Placed on Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017
The law license of Susan Quinn Deese was transferred to disability inactive status on Tuesday. Deese cannot practice law while on disability inactive status. She may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the Tennessee Supreme Court upon showing of clear and convincing evidence that the disability has been removed and she is fit to resume the practice of law.
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