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‘Petland Bill’ Scheduled for Floor Votes This Week

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 27, 2017
A bill that changes laws regarding pet stores will head to a floor vote in both chambers of the state legislature, Humphrey on the Hill reports. WBIR reports that while local governments have passed ordinances limiting how pet stores can source from commercial pet breeders – including so-called puppy mills – this legislation would stop local governments from adopting or enforcing any such measures. The bill is colloquially called the “Petland Bill” because it was sponsored by Rep. Pat Marsh (R-Shelbyville), on behalf of a man opening a Petland store in West Knoxville. 

Arkansas Lawyer Reinstated in Tennessee

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 27, 2017
Arkansas attorney Dannell L. Patrick was reinstated to the practice of law by the Board of Professional Responsibility on March 14. Patrick filed a petition for reinstatement on March 13, demonstrating that all delinquent annual registration fees were paid on Sept. 30, 2016.

Discover How Technology is Changing Dispute Resolution

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 27, 2017

This year's Dispute Resolution Forum in Nashville will focus on the changing landscape of mediation from live to digital. Speakers at the April 10 program will address the implications of online dispute resolution technology and provide practical examples of this new technology in action. Another session will address how online dispute resolution can improve access to justice. Further sessions will cover the ethical issues arising out of online dispute resolution.

Help4TN: Volunteers Needed for Murfreesboro Expungement Clinic

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 27, 2017
The Rutherford County Community Court is looking for volunteers for an expungement clinic this Saturday. Held in partnership with the TBA Young Lawyers Division and other groups, it will take place at the First Baptist Church, located at 738 East Castle Street in Murfreesboro, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attorneys who wish to help should contact I’Ashea Myles-Dihigo.

Help4TN: Volunteers Needed for Shelbyville Clinic

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 27, 2017
A free legal advice clinic will be held in Shelbyville on Saturday as a part of the Tennessee Supreme Court’s #Help4TNDay, and volunteers attorneys are needed. The clinic will be held at Scott’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 940 Morton Street, from 9 a.m. to noon. Those who can help or have questions should contact Randy Spivey with the Lipscomb University Institute for Law, Justice and Society.

Public Radio Reporter Fired After Legislator Complains

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 27, 2017
A 32-year-old journalist at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s public radio station WUTC-FM was reportedly fired after a legislator complained about her, the Nashville Scene reports. Jacqui Helbert was traveling with the Cleveland High School Gay-Straight Alliance as they attended the Tennessee Equality Project’s Day on the Hill. The group met with Sen. Mike Bell (R-Riceville) and Rep. Kevin Brooks (R-Cleveland), who both later complained to Sen. Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) that they didn’t know they were being recorded for a story. Gardenhire complained to the UTC chancellor’s office about Helbert, who was later fired. Helbert said she was wearing full gear and had visible press credentials for the entire day.

Plaintiff Won’t Drop TVA Tree Suit, Despite Concessions

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 24, 2017
Plaintiffs suing the Tennessee Valley Authority over its tree-clearing policies won’t back off their fight, despite TVA promises to stop applying the policy, Knoxnews reports. Attorney for the plaintiffs Don K. Vowell filed a response Wednesday in U.S. District Court requesting that the TVA explain what policy they will use instead of the old one. The controversy centers around TVA’s “15-foot-rule,” in which any tree in a transmission line right of way that could grow over 15 feet is deemed a potential threat to the line and should be removed.

Services Next Week for Nashville Attorney

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 24, 2017
Nashville lawyer Michael Alva Geracioti died on March 16. He was 57. Born in Ohio, Geracioti received his law degree from the Ohio State University College of Law and later moved to Nashville. He practiced with Levine, Orr, and Geracioti, focusing on defending physicians in malpractice suits. A memorial service for him will be held on March 31 at Benton Chapel, 411 21st Ave South, in Nashville at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Geracioti Fund at Blair School of Music in Nashville.

Federal Courts Struggle as Vacancies Mount

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 24, 2017
Federal courts are resorting to creative methods to cope with vacancies on the bench, the Nashville Post reports. With Middle District Chief Federal Judge Kevin Sharp stepping down and Judge Todd Campbell’s retirement late last year, remaining court judges Aleta Trauger and Waverly Crenshaw are seeing their dockets pile up. Judges from Detroit and elsewhere are helping to pick up the slack until two new judges can be appointed in Tennessee by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Waller Elects Two New Partners

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 24, 2017
Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis elected two new partners to its board of directors, the Nashville Post reports. Katie Stenberg, who previously led the firm’s finance and restructuring practice, and Ken Marlow, who led the firm’s health care department, will join the firm’s six-member board. Waller also announced the promotion of Morgan Ribeiro to the position of chief business development officer.
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