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Escobar Tops NBA Poll of General Sessions Applicants

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2017

Of the eight attorneys who have applied to fill the General Sessions position vacated by Casey Moreland, Ana Escobar of the Office of the District Attorney was chosen the favorite among Nashville Bar Association members, according to an online survey. “The goal of doing the poll is to provide relevant information to the community and members of the Metropolitan Council,” NBA President Nathan Ridley said. Members of the Metro Nashville Council will decide who will fill the vacancy at their May 16 meeting.

14th Amendment Theme of 2017 ABA Law Day

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2017

In recognition of Law Day on May 1, the American Bar Association will sponsor programming in Washington, D.C., and encourage celebrations across the country that highlight the rule of law. “The 14th Amendment: Transforming American Democracy” is the theme this year, and will be the subject of three public events in the nation’s capital: "The 15th Annual Leon Jaworski Public Program" and "A Law Day conversation with the D.C. Courts" on May 1, and the “Dialogue on the 14th Amendment” program for high school students on May 2.

Knoxville Judges Will ‘Serve Justice’ at LAET Event

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2017
To celebrate its new Knoxville location, Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) will host a event in which local judges will serve the food and drinks called “Serving Justice.” The evening will include a short program and feature Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, Lincoln Memorial University President Dr. B. James Dawson, LMU Duncan School of Law Dean Justice Gary R. Wade and LAET executives. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. on May 2 at the Star Building, 607 West Summit Hill Drive.

Davidson County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2017
Nashville attorney Walter Searcy was publicly censured by the Tennessee Supreme Court yesterday, and was ordered to pay restitution. A complaint alleged that Searcy improperly held himself out as a licensed lawyer, despite the fact that he was suspended from the practice of law in 1992 and has never been reinstated. Searcy entered into a conditional guilty plea admitting to the misconduct.

Wrestler Named ‘The Beast’ an Informant in Moreland Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2017
Prosecutors confirmed today that the identity of a confidential informant used against former Nashville Judge Casey Moreland is that of a professional wrestler named “The Beast,” the Tennessean reports. The Beast, whose real name is James Pedigo, was allegedly used by Moreland to bribe and plant drugs on a woman who says Moreland offered her judicial favors in exchange for sex. Pedigo pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding.

Embattled Law School Blames ABA, DOE for Problems

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 27, 2017

After losing access to federal student loan funds and being placed on probation by the American Bar Association, the Charlotte School of Law is defending itself by blaming the ABA and the Department of Education for its issues, Above the Law reports. Three motions to dismiss lawsuits filed against the school allege that any harm to Charlotte Law’s students was inflicted by the DOE instead. Additionally the school turns some of the blame on its own students, claiming that they should have known of the institution’s graduate employment rates and admissions data.

Moreland Indicted on 5 Federal Felonies

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2017
Former Nashville judge Casey Moreland was indicted today on five federal felony counts, the Tennessean reports. The new charges include counts related to witness tampering and bribery. Moreland was previously charged with obstructing criminal investigations, tampering with a witness, victim or an informant, as well as retaliating against a witness following his March arrest.

Lampley Named Partner in Charge at Adams and Reese in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2017

Adams and Reese Government Relations Team Leader Brad Lampley has been named partner in charge of the firm’s Nashville office, the Nashville Post reports. Lampley previously served as partner in charge from 2008 to 2015. Current partner in charge Kolin Holladay will depart for the Kansas City-based firm Polsinelli.

Appeals Court Denies AG Request for Rehearing Death Row Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2017
The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has declined to reconsider a decision that found the state had violated the due process rights of a death row inmate, the Commercial Appeal reports. In February, a panel of judges found that in the case of death row inmate Andrew Thomas, who was previously found guilty in the 1997 shooting of armored truck guard James Day, the prosecution failed to disclose to him that a witness had received $750 from the federal government before the trial.

Mock Trial Competition Championship Video Available for Streaming

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2017

The video from the 2017 Tennessee High School Mock Trial Competition’s championship round is now available for streaming. This year’s competition featured a showdown between two Nashville teams, the all-girls Harpeth Hall squad versus the defending champions, the all-boys Montgomery Bell Academy. MBA took home the title once again. The 2017 case was a criminal trial, involving a death at a nursing home facility.

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