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Bass Berry & Sims Scouts for New Nashville Office

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
Bass, Berry & Sims has formally retained the Nashville affiliate of real estate brokerage Colliers International as it explores options for a new long-term office, the Nashville Business Journal reports. Bass Berry is starting its scouting right now with more than five years remaining on its existing lease in Nashville's Pinnacle Building.

Bass Berry & Sims Launches Pro Bono Program

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
Bass, Berry & Sims has announced the launch of a comprehensive new Pro Bono Program, which includes the BBS Fellowship. The fellowship will allow one or two attorneys across the firm’s four offices to spend up to six months serving full-time in a pro bono capacity within the community. The first BBS Fellowship placement began on April 22, when attorney Angie Bergman started a six-month fellowship at the Choosing Justice Initiative (CJI) to advocate for bail reform in Nashville’s criminal courts. The firm also created a Pro Bono Member position, allowing a partner of the firm to dedicate half of his/her work to pro bono activities and administration of the firm’s program. Attorney David Esquivel – a long-time advocate of pro bono and access-to-justice initiatives – will serve in this capacity.

Tennessee Supreme Court Adopts Changes to Rule 21 on CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
The Tennessee Supreme Court has adopted amendments to Rule 21 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court, which governs Continuing Legal Education requirements. On Feb. 11, the court solicited comments and received them from the Knoxville Bar Association, the Chattanooga Bar Association and several individual attorneys. 

Bill to Tighten Restrictions on Voter Registration Passes Senate

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
A bill that has received national attention over criticism that it would criminalize voter registration efforts was approved in the state Senate today, the Tennessean reports. The legislation, which was approved 25-6, would require groups leading voter registration drives to undergo training and potentially face fines for submitting too many incomplete forms. If the bill is enacted, Tennessee would become the first state to threaten voter registration efforts with civil penalties for incomplete forms.

Rutherford County Considering Pretrial Release for Non-violent Offenders

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
Inmates awaiting court on some non-violent offense charges may soon be eligible for pretrial release from the overcrowded Rutherford County Jail, the Daily News Journal reports. A county commissioner said the county would save an estimated $55 to $60 per day for each inmate eligible for release from a jail that had 902 inmates Monday, including 619 awaiting trial. General Sessions Court Judge Lisa Eischeid said this plan also should reduce case loads to allow probation workers to focus on helping convicted misdemeanor offenders with addiction issues. 

ABA President Urges Attorney General to Reconsider Asylum-Seeker Detention

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
ABA President Bob Carlson wrote in a letter sent to Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday that his recent decision to remove the right of certain asylum-seekers to receive a bond hearing before an immigration judge will not only harm asylum-seekers, but the entire immigration court system, the ABA Journal reports. Carlson urged Barr to reconsider his decision which ordered the detention of some asylum-seekers pending resolution of their cases, even though they were able to show a credible fear of persecution or torture in their home countries. Carlson points out that Barr’s decision overturns long-standing precedent.

Court Upholds Disbarment for Attorney Convicted of Tax Evasion

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
The Tennessee Supreme Court has affirmed the disbarment of Knoxville attorney John O. Threadgill. Threadgill’s disbarment was based on his conviction for felony tax evasion in U.S. District Court, which was affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. Threadgill argued that the courts did not have jurisdiction over his disciplinary proceedings because his conviction came after he was previously twice disbarred for misappropriating client funds, among other charges. He also argued that the discipline was too harsh. The Supreme Court concluded that Threadgill’s argument regarding jurisdiction was without merit because the conduct underlying his conviction occurred well before his first two disbarments. Download the BPR release.

5 Judges Nominated for ATHENA Awards

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 24, 2019
Five Middle Tennessee judges were recently nominated for the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Awards, which celebrate women who have excelled professionally and who have demonstrated a commitment to bettering their communities and helping others achieve success. Nashville Cable announced the following judges as nominees for the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award: 20th Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Angelita Blackshear Dalton, Davidson County General Sessions Court Judge Ana L. Escobar, and 20th Judicial District Chancellor Anne C. Martin. Rutherford Cable nominated Judge Lynn E. Alexander and Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge Donna S. Davenport for the ATHENA Award.

Loudon County Court Services to Reopen April 29 After Fire

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 24, 2019
Court services in Loudon County will reopen in a temporary location on April 29 after a fire devastated the counties’ historic courthouse on the evening of April 23. The old courthouse is likely a complete loss. It housed Civil Circuit Court, Criminal Court and Chancery Court for the county. The Loudon County Clerk and Master and Loudon County Circuit Court Clerk will be relocated at the old Loudon City Hall, 201 Alma Place, starting April 29. Jury trials will be held in the new Loudon City Municipal Building, 2480 Highway 72 North. Child support hearings will be held at the Loudon County Justice Center, 12680 Highway 11 in Lenoir City, on Fridays until further notice. In addition, Criminal Court the week of April 29 – May 3 will also be held in the Loudon County Justice Center. Starting May 6, criminal court will also be held at the old Loudon City Hall building.

Intellectual Property CLE Blast, May 10

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 24, 2019
Who doesn’t love a blast? This year’s Intellectual Property Blast on May 10 in Nashville will include presentations on patent, trademark and copyright issues. Three hours of ethics will be offered. Practitioners may attend any or all of the presentations based on their learning needs. Don’t forget to RSVP at cle.tba.org to let us know that you are coming! 
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