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UT Law Places Third in National Moot Court Tourney

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 10, 2017
The University of Tennessee College of Law’s national moot court team reached the semi-final round of the 67th Annual National Moot Court Competition, placing third out of 165 teams. The team’s brief was also ranked fourth in the nation. In the semi-final round, UT won the oral argument but ultimately lost to Wake Forest.

Learn How Artificial Intelligence Connects With Law

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 10, 2017

On Monday, the Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law CLE will analyze how AI is being utilized for tasks like legal research, contract review, e-discovery and practice management. Can't attend in person? Watch a webcast of the program from your office or at home.

Appeals Court Upholds Travel Ban Suspension

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 9, 2017

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld the suspension of President Donald Trump’s travel ban executive order, CNBC reports. A panel of three judges in San Francisco decided the case, brought before the appellate court after U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order halting the ban. The states of Washington and Minnesota initiated the suit. Read the full opinion here.

House Republicans to Hold More Closed Door Meetings

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 9, 2017
The Tennessee House Republican Caucus will hold more closed door “family discussion” meetings in the future, the Tennessean reports. The change was announced yesterday, and will begin as soon as this month. With the Republicans supermajority in the legislature, it's possible the caucus could determine a position that would pass or defeat pending legislation.

Breitbart Editor Inspires Tennessee ‘Free Speech’ Bill

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 9, 2017
Inspired by Breitbart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos, Tennessee lawmakers held a press conference today to tout a bill that they believe will protect “free speech” on college campuses, Knoxnews reports. Called “the Milo bill” by House sponsor Rep. Martin Daniel, R-Knoxville, the legislation is said to be “designed to implement oversight of administrators’ handling of free speech issues.” Senate sponsor Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald, said it would defend students with conservative views.

Gatlinburg Disaster Recovery Center to Close Tomorrow

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 9, 2017
The Gatlinburg disaster recovery center will cease operations tomorrow, though survivors of the Sevier County wildfires will have until Monday to register with FEMA for assistance. After the center closes, survivors can still get updates online or via the FEMA hotline or mobile app. Those in need of legal aid, however, will have options through Legal Aid of East Tennessee for at least the next six months, including a clinic tomorrow in Pigeon Forge.

Legislative Leaders: Not Our Job to Monitor Campaign Finance

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 9, 2017
In the wake of the audit of former Rep. Jeremy Durham, GOP leadership said that it’s up to the Registry of Election Finance to monitor potential violations, even in situations where the legislature’s money is involved, the Tennessean reports. Among Durham’s 500 potential violations of campaign finance laws, one includes the accusation that he received $7,700 from the legislature for personal expenses for which he’d already reimbursed himself. 

Immigration Law Forum 2017

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 9, 2017
Join the TBA for the Immigration Law Forum 2017: Investment Immigration, specifically designed for both lawyers who are experienced immigration lawyers, and for lawyers who may never practice immigration law during their career. Sessions will focus on U.S. and international business investment immigration issues facing both immigration and non-immigration attorneys such as corporate counsel, employment law attorneys and technology law attorneys. For more details and registration information, visit the TBA website.

Jeff Sessions Confirmed as U.S. Attorney General

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 9, 2017
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions was confirmed last night as U.S. Attorney General, NBC News reports. The final vote was 52-47, straight across party lines with the exception of Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, who voted in favor. This was the Sessions' second attempt at a Senate confirmation. His first attempt, in 1986, was for a federal judgeship, which failed after he was accused of racial insensitivity. 

Lawyers Create App to Link Travelers to Legal Help

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 9, 2017
A team of programmers and lawyers spent their Super Bowl Sunday creating an app to link executive order-affected travelers landing at U.S. airports with free legal help, the Washington Post reports. The site and app went live Monday, and was formed through a partnership between attorneys, legal-data-management company Clio and legal-software firm Neota Logic to provide a solution to attorneys camping out at airports around the clock to help those in need.
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