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Inmates Graduate Higher Ed Program

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 23, 2017
Eighteen Tennessee inmates graduated on Thursday from a program run by Tennessee High Education Initiative, a nonprofit that works with the Tennessee Department of Corrections to bring higher education to prisoners. The Jackson Sun reports the graduates completed their 41-Hour General Education certificates, which denotes the completion of the core requirements of an associate’s and bachelor’s degree in Tennessee. The program currently includes 115 men at two prisons, Turney Center Industrial Complex and Northwest Correctional Complex, and boasts more than 300 graduates. 

Burst Pipe Floods Memphis Federal Building

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 23, 2017
A pipe burst over the weekend at the Federal Building in Memphis, leading to the closure of the clerk's office through Wednesday. Courtroom proceedings for Memphis judges will continue as scheduled, and the grand jury session scheduled for Tuesday will go forward. Counsel will be notified of scheduling changes. 

Lawmaker Requests AG Opinion on Parks Privatization

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 23, 2017
Tennessee Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma, has requested an opinion from Attorney General Herbert Slatery III on whether Gov. Haslam’s plans to privatize hospitality services at parks violate state procedures. The Times Free Press reports that Bowling, whose district includes the Falls Creek Falls state park, asked for the opinion at the request of park employees.

Haslam Names Barnes DHS Commissioner

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 23, 2017
Danielle Whitworth Barnes was named commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services today by Gov. Haslam. Barnes is currently the deputy commissioner and general counsel for the Department of Human Resources, but began her career in state government at the DHS. Barnes is a 2013 graduate of the TBA Leadership Law program.

TBA YLD Accepting Nominations for Elected Offices

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 23, 2017

The TBA's Young Lawyers Division is currently accepting petitions for those who would like to run for leadership positions on the YLD board for the 2017-2018 bar year. Among those positions are executive committee roles, local district representatives, as well as Vice President, who if elected, would assume the role of President of the YLD during the 2019-2020 bar year. Petitions are due Feb. 15, with elections to be held via electronic voting in March. For more information on the offices as well as how to submit nominating peitions, visit the TBA website.

Portrait of Former Chancellor Gray Unveiled in Gallatin

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 20, 2017
A portrait of former Sumner County Chancellor Tom E. Gray was unveiled in Gallatin last week at a program honoring Gray’s more than three decades on the bench, the Tennessean reports. Current Sumner County Chancellor Louis Oliver III said that Gray left behind “very difficult” shoes to fill. The portrait is on display at the Sumner County courthouse.

Charlotte School of Law Will Fight Dept. of Education Ruling

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 20, 2017
Leadership at the Charlotte School of Law has vowed to fight a U.S. Department of Education ruling issued Wednesday that said the school’s students would no longer receive financial aid. The ABA Journal reports that the school has also backed out of a previous plan to allow students to attend Florida Coastal School of Law, which is owned by the same company, Infilaw. The Department of Education decision was made after an investigation found that the school made “substantial misrepresentations” to students regarding its compliance with American Bar Association accreditation standards.

Law Firm is Based in Jackson, Miss.

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 20, 2017

A story in Friday's TBA Today incorrectly identified where the firm Hagwood Adelman Tipton is based. It is based in Jackson, Mississippi, with Tennessee offices in Memphis, Nashville and Paris.

Haynes, Nixon Retire From U.S. District Court

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 20, 2017
Judges Williams J. Haynes Jr. John T. Nixon are retiring from the U.S. District Court of Middle Tennessee, according to an email announcement released today by Chief Judge Kevin H. Sharp. Haynes has served the court for more than 30 years, including a two-year stint as chief judge. He was appointed by President Bill Clinton, and was the first African-American magistrate judge and district judge to serve in the Middle District of Tennessee. His retirement was effective Jan. 16. Nixon spent 36 years on the court, seven of which were as Chief Judge. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law and was nominated by President Jimmy Carter in 1980. Prior to his appointment, Nixon served as assistant U.S. attorney. His retirement was effective Dec. 31.

Memphis Business Journal Announces Best of Bar Finalists

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 20, 2017

The Memphis Business Journal announced its 2017 Best of the Bar finalists today. The categories include best of the bar for a large private firm, a medium private firm, a small private firm and for public service and in-house counsel. There is also a category for ace associate. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on March 7 at Opera Memphis.

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