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Court Holds Block on Second Trump Travel Ban

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017
The Virginia-based 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the block on the Trump administration’s executive order restricting travel from six majority-Muslim countries, CNBC reports. This executive order follows an earlier one that was similarly struck down. The revised order was designed to better hold up to legal scrutiny. The ruling stated that the 4th Circuit panel was “unconvinced” that the order “has more to do with national security than it does with effectuating the president’s proposed Muslim ban.”

TBA Welcomes New Sections and Committees Coordinator

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017
Wil Hammond joined the Tennessee Bar Association this week as a new Sections and Committees Coordinator. He will work with a number of the TBA's 32 sections and 16 committees, facilitating meetings, assisting with newsletters, and ensuring they operate smoothly. Prior to joining the TBA staff, Wil served as Communications Director for the Tennessee AFL-CIO, a Grant Manager the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and on a number of state and local political campaigns. A native of Martin, he graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in Political Communications.

New Online CLE Focuses on Tennessee Public Records Act

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017

The Tennessee Public Records Act, originally one of the broadest in the country, now has hundreds of exceptions. Attorney Robb Harvey addresses the substantive and procedural aspects of this act in an online CLE available at the TBA website.

Sessions Praises Law Enforcement, Promises to Address Violent Crime in Memphis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions visited Memphis today and addressed a crowd of law enforcement officials at the U.S. District courthouse, The Commercial Appeal reports. He spoke about families living “every day as hostages in their own homes” in violent neighborhoods and promised to reverse the recent trend of reduced federal gun and drug prosecutions. Congressman David Kustoff welcomed him, and joined Sessions in praising the law enforcement of West Tennessee.

Former ABA President A.P. Carlton Dies

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017
Former American Bar Association President Alfred P. (A.P.) Carlton died today. Carlton served from 2002 to 2003, during which he focused on reforming corporate governance and promoted the rule of law in Iraq. His most prominent advocacy, however, was his fight for judicial independence: he chaired the ABA’s Standing Committee on Judicial Independence and created the association’s Commission on the 21st Century Judiciary. Carlton was also a member of a number of community organizations and civic groups, both nationally and in his home state of North Carolina.

Trial for Casey Moreland Delayed as Investigation Continues

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 25, 2017
Former Nashville Judge Casey Moreland appeared in court today to request the delay of his trial on federal bribery and obstruction of justice charges, The Tennessean reports. With an investigation still underway and the trial originally set for June 27, Moreland’s lawyer filed paperwork Wednesday to delay it. Prosecutors asked for an August trial on the obstruction charges. U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw said a firm trial date would be chosen at a hearing on June 27.

Shelby County Lawyer Placed on Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 24, 2017
The law license of Vera J. T. Alexander was transferred to disability inactive status yesterday, pursuant to Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Alexander cannot practice law while on disability inactive status.  She may return to the practice of law upon showing evidence that the disability has been removed.

Retirement Celebration Planned for Judge Childers in Memphis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 24, 2017
A reception to celebrate Shelby County Judge Robert L. Childers’ retirement will be held on June 21. The event will be at the Shelby County Courthouse, Second Floor, South Corridor, from 3 to 5 p.m. Childers’ portrait unveiling is planned for Jan. 19.

Bipartisan Effort to Name Courthouse for Fred Thompson Succeeds

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 24, 2017
Congress today passed a bill to name a new federal courthouse in Nashville after the late Sen. Fred Thompson, The Tennessean reports. The Senate voted to formally name the $194 million building the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse. All 11 members of the Tennessee delegation in the House and Senate support the measure. The bill now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature.

Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Attorney’s 5-Year Suspension

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 24, 2017
An attorney’s five-year suspension over a fee dispute with a client was upheld by the Tennessee Supreme Court today, with the Court concluding that the sanctions weren’t arbitrary or an abuse of discretion. The disciplinary matter occurred after attorney Peter M. Napolitano lied under oath during a fee dispute with a client. He also failed to maintain disputed funds in his trust account.
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