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Gorsuch Calls Trump Attacks on Judiciary 'Demoralizing'

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 9, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch expressed consternation at President Trump’s negative remarks towards the judiciary, the New York Times reports. A White House advisor confirmed that Gorsuch had called Trump’s remarks “demoralizing” and “disheartening.” Via Twitter, Trump had earlier attacked a Seattle judge who temporarily blocked his travel ban, calling him a “so-called judge” whose ruling was “ridiculous.” Trump also  complained that judicial review of the ban was “disgraceful” and “so political.” 

TBA Mashup: Law Tech, Mini-Hackathon and More

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 8, 2017

The TBA will host a one-day conference called TBA Mashup: Opportunities Unlocked on Feb. 17. On the schedule are Pro Bono in Action training sessions, presentations about TBA member benefits as well as CLE programs covering technology updates, cybersecurity, drone law, e-discovery and more. Also planned is a Mini-Hackathon, in which lawyers will learn how a variety of professions find technology-assisted solutions to everyday problems. Finally, TBA staff will be taking up donation items for CASA. Find out more details, a list of items for the CASA donations as well as registration information here.

State House Continues Practice of Pre-meetings

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 8, 2017
The Tennessee House of Representatives will continue to have "pre-meetings" with lobbyists and members of state agencies prior to formal committee hearings, the Tennessean reports. In 2015, House Republicans were criticized for the practice. Though lawmakers have since begun announcing the meetings, they still face scrutiny, as the meetings don’t have posted agendas, do not appear on public lists and are not broadcast and archived on the legislature’s website.

FBI to Investigate Moreland

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 8, 2017
Federal authorities are looking into allegations surrounding Nashville judge Casey Moreland after a police report documented his relationship with a prominent defense attorney, as well as his interactions with a woman who had a case assigned to his courtroom, the Tennessean reports. Moreland took a temporary leave from the bench due to medical issues, but is expected to return next week. 

Senator Drops Counseling Bill

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 8, 2017
A controversial counseling bill, which would have required the state to write a new code of ethics for licensed counselors and therapists, has been dropped by its sponsor, the Tennessean reports. Sen. Jack Johnson, R-Franklin, said he would abandon plans to proceed with the legislation and instead sign on to another bill, SB 449, which would require changes made by any licensed professionals to their codes of ethics to be reviewed by the attorney general and approved by the state legislature. 

Join Us for 2017 Local Government Forum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 8, 2017
This year’s annual TBA Local Government Program will take place March 23 in Nashville and will cover topics including legislation, ex parte communication, public speaking and social media. Learn from a public relations expert what reporters are looking for when interviewing lawyers and role-play on how to handle media communication. Following the program those attending are welcome to join the TBA for a Nashville Predators game. Find out more and reigster at the TBA website.

City of Erin Faces Lawsuit in Free Speech Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 8, 2017
A man who was arrested for writing a taunt to the Erin police chief on his truck is suing the city in retaliation, the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle reports. Joe Southard was charged with criminal harassment last year because of the statement, but the charges were dropped in December. Southard is seeking $850,000 in damages from the city for violating his First Amendment rights and placing him under false arrest.

Findings of Durham Audit Released

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 8, 2017
Former State House Rep. Jeremy Durham was found to have spent more than $10,000 in campaign funds on items prohibited by law, the Tennessean reports. Purchases included lawn care services for his home, suits, sunglasses, spa products, a handgun permit, University of Tennessee football tickets, and more. He also paid over $1,800 to a company to create a forensic copy of his phone to help defend himself against the Tennessee attorney general’s investigation.

Shelby County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 8, 2017
Memphis lawyer John R. Hershberger was publicly censured by the Board of Professional Responsibility yesterday. Hershberger was found to have violated the Rules of Professional Conduct by attempting to engage in an ex parte communication when he went to a judge's house to ask her a question pertaining to a case. The judge was not home. This censure does not affect Hershberger’s ability to practice law.

McMinn County Lawyer Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 8, 2017
McMinn County attorney Larry D. Cantrell was temporarily suspended yesterday, upon finding that Cantrell poses a threat of harm to the public. Cantrell is not allowed to accept any new cases, and after March 7, must not use any indicia of lawyer or legal staff, nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted. The suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court.
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