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Former Tenn. AG Launches Think Tank

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 3, 2017

Bob Cooper, former Tennessee attorney general, has launched a nonprofit think tank called ThinkTennessee, according to the Nashville Post. Cooper, along with former staffer to ex-Mayor Karl Dean, Shanna Singh Hughey, plan for it to be an organization that promotes pragmatic public policy. “Regardless of political party, we all want opportunities to build a brighter future for our families, our communities and our state. ThinkTennessee will help create those opportunities,” said Hughey, the group’s president.

Charges Against Driver Involved in MNPD Officer Death

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 3, 2017
Police said on Friday that Juli Glisson, the driver involved in the death of Metro Nashville Police Officer Eric Mumaw, will be charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, the Tennessean reports. Mumaw, an 18-year veteran of the force, died in an apparent drowning after responding to a situation on the banks of the Cumberland River where Glisson was behind the wheel of a car, legally drunk, and placed her car into gear. Mumaw and a fellow officer fell into the river while attempting the rescue, and Mumaw was unable to escape.

Complaint Filed Against Moreland, Lewis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 2, 2017

A complaint filed yesterday with the Board of Professional Responsibility and the Board of Judicial Conduct alleges Judge Casey Moreland and attorney Bryan Lewis violated “the rules governing attorneys and judges,” the Nashville Scene reports. The complaint also includes misconduct claims involving Williamson County circuit court Judge Michael Binkley and Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk.

Story Examines State Funding for Indigent Defense

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 2, 2017

The Nashville Scene today examines claims that a lack of funding has left the Nashville Public Defender’s Office understaffed to the point its case load is unmanageable, and it will no longer take on misdemeanor cases in which the defendant has made bond. The article also touches on similar problems in Shelby County, additional funding for public defense proposed by Gov. Haslam, the Indigent Defense Representation Task Force and more.

Knox County Lawyer Temporarily Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 2, 2017
A Knox County lawyer was temporarily suspended from the practice of law yesterday, after the Board of Professional Responsibility found him to pose “a threat of substantial harm to the public.” James Douglas Busch must cease representing existing clients by March 3, and may not accept any new clients effective immediately. He is required to notify all clients being represented in pending matters.

Legal Aid Awarded Serving Seniors Grant

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 2, 2017
Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) was one of 121 state nonprofits and government organizations to receive a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee as a part of the Serving Tennessee’s Seniors program. Funding for the $25,000 grant to LAET was provided by the Chancery Court and administered by the Community Foundation through the settlement of a lawsuit against SeniorTrust and ElderTrust. The program is available to seniors in the following counties: Carter, Cocke, Grainger, Green, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington.

Nashville Attorneys Named to Regional Firm Leadership Roles

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 2, 2017
Three Nashville attorneys are taking on leadership roles at Baker Donelson, according to the Nashville Post. Bruce Doeg has been named the firm’s chief strategic officer. Taking over for Doeg as chair of the firm’s business department, home to more than 200 attorneys, is Tonya Mitchem Grindon. Finally Matt Harris has been named chair of the real estate group, which includes more than 100 attorneys.

Settlement Requires Western Union to Develop Anti-Fraud Program

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 2, 2017
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III announced today a multistate settlement with the Western Union Company, following an investigation which focused on complaints from consumers who used Western Union’s services to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers. The settlement requires Western Union to develop and put into action an anti-fraud program. Forty-eight states and the District of Columbia participated in this settlement. Read more here.

West TN U.S. Attorney Announces Resignation

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 2, 2017
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Edward L. Stanton III announced his resignation on Wednesday, according to the Jackson Sun. Stanton served six and a half years in the office, and will see his final day on Feb. 28. Stanton played a role in the office’s prosecution of human rights violations, such as human trafficking, law enforcement corruption, excessive force, hate crimes and more. There were no details on the reason for his resignation or what Stanton will move on to next.

Legislation Would Exonerate Wilson County Man

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 1, 2017
A lawmaker has drafted legislation that would exonerate Lawrence McKinney, the Wilson County man who was cleared of a rape and burglary conviction by DNA evidence in 2009 but has been denied exoneration, the Tennessean reports. The bill to be proposed by State Rep. Mark Pody, R-Lebanon, would apply to anyone who spent 25 years or more in prison before being cleared through DNA evidence and would remove the requirement for gubernatorial action for exoneration. McKinney spent 31 years behind bars, and has so far been unable to gain executive exoneration, which can currently only be granted by the governor.
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