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Shelby County Sets Timeline to Replace Lovell

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 3, 2017
The Shelby County Commission announced this week the timeline to replace Rep. Mark Lovell, WREG-TV reports. Lovell resigned in February amid allegations of inappropriate sexual contact. Applications for the District 95 seat will be available on the Shelby County Commission website March 21-27, interviews will be conducted March 29 and an official selection will be made during the commission’s April 3 meeting. District 95 voters will eventually vote in a special election in 2017 to decide a permanent replacement.

Come to the 2017 Dispute Resolution Forum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 3, 2017

Join the Tennessee Bar Association for the 2017 Dispute Resolution Forum April 10 in Nashville. The day will focus on the changing landscape of mediation from live to digital. Speakers 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. Other sessions will cover the ethical issues arising out of online dispute resolution. Find out more and register here.

AG: Heartbeat Bill is ‘Constitutionally Suspect’

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 3, 2017
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III wrote in an opinion that the core of a proposed bill banning abortions after a fetal hearbeat is detected is “constitutionally suspect,” the Tennessean reports. Slatery sited one part of the bill -- SB0244/HB0108, sponsored by Sen. Mae Beavers, R-Mt. Juliet and Rep. Micah Van Huss, R-Jonesborough -- as defensible: a provision that would require pregnant women to hear or view a fetal heartbeat before going through with an abortion.

Services This Weekend for Former Nashville Vice Mayor

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 3, 2017
Former Vice Mayor of Nashville John “Jay” West died on Wednesday at the age of 65. West served for 12 years on the Nashville Metro Council and was a prominent lobbyist on the Hill. He received his law degree from Nashville School of Law and for a time served as a legislative assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives. Visitation with the family will be Saturday (March 4) from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Spring Hill Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be on Sunday (March 5) at 2 p.m. with visitation prior to the service from noon to 2 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to Faith Methodist Church.

Deadline to Apply for Claims Commissioner is March 31

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 3, 2017
The Tennessee Claims Commission is accepting applications to fill the office of Commissioner for the Eastern Grand Division, because of the expiration of William Shults’ term. The position will be for eight years beginning June 30. A qualified applicant will have resided in the Eastern Grand Division for at least one year prior to appointment, resided in Tennessee for at least five years prior and has been licensed to practice law in Tennessee for five years. The deadline to apply is March 31. Read more here.

Coalition's Suit Withdrawn After DOJ Drops Gender Identity Appeal

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 3, 2017
Attorney General Herbert Slatery III announced today that a 13-state coalition is withdrawing its lawsuit after the U.S. Department of Justice agreed to drop its appeal of a nationwide injunction. The moves were preceded by the federal government rescinding an Obama administration directive that redefined the term “sex” as a person’s sense of gender identity and placed federal funding at risk for schools nationwide that did not adhere to the new definition. Tennessee was a part of the coalition against the directive.

Davidson County Lawyer Temporarily Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 3, 2017
Nashville lawyer Kevin William Teets Jr. was temporarily suspended from the practice of law today by the Board of Professional Responsibility. Teets was found to have misappropriated funds. He must cease representing clients by April 2 and may not accept any new cases starting immediately. Teets is ordered to notify all clients being represented in pending matters. 

Tenn. Among 16 States With Anti-Protesting Bills

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 3, 2017
Tennessee is one of 16 states with bills seeking to regulate protestors and public demonstrations, the ABA Journal reports. Tennessee’s bill removes liability from drivers who hit protestors with their car if the demonstrator was blocking the road. The bills, HB0668/SB0944, are sponsored by Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, and Rep. Matthew Hill, R-Jonesborough. Other states have legislation that allows lawsuits against protestors to cover the cost of police response, increases penalties for rioting, and makes committing a crime while wearing a hoodie an extra misdemeanor charge.

Join Us for Intellectual Property: CLE Bytes

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 2, 2017

Join the TBA for Intellectual Property: CLE Bytes, an IP forum which will include presentations on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secrets issues. Practitioners may attend any or all of the presentations based on their learning needs. The morning sessions sessions will trademarks and the First Amendment, the punitive use of trademark law, and recent developments in copyright law. The afternoon sessions will address aspects of IPR proceedings, patent damages, and trade secrets. As part of a special TBA initiative in 2016-2017, there will be an ethics-eligible presentation on evolving legal markets. Find more info or register here.

MALS Nets Diversity Award

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 2, 2017
Memphis Area Legal Services received the AutoZone Excellence in Diversity Award at the Inaugural Unity in Diversity awards banquet, hosted by the Benjamin L. Hooks Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association last Thursday. MALS’ Executive Director Harrison D. McIver III said that diversity “is a part of our fabric – a core value that is viewed as a strength that permeates our culture as reflected in staffing and programming decisions.”
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