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Book Your Room Now for Convention 2019

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 2, 2019
Special rates are now available at the Renaissance Hotel for the 2019 TBA Annual Convention. The Renaissance is located in the heart of downtown Nashville, just moments away from the vibrant Broadway entertainment district and attractions such as the Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, the Frist Museum and more. You will be able to unwind in luxury accommodations with plush bedding, marble bathrooms, large workstations, mini-refrigerators and striking views of the city. Convention events will take place in the hotel's newly renovated event space. To receive the special TBA rate you must book by May 17, so don't wait - reserve your room now.

TBA Election Results Are In: Edwards to Lead TBA in 2021

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 2, 2019
The TBA election results are in and Sherie Edwards of Brentwood was elected Vice President. She will ascend to President-elect in 2020 and lead the organization as President for the 2021-2022 bar year. The following candidates also won their respective races: Rachel Moses, Governor, Fourth District; Trey Thatcher, West Grand Division Governor, Position 2; and Jamie Durrett, Middle Grand Division Governor, Position 2.

Vanderbilt Chancellor Zeppos to Step Back, Return to Teaching Law

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 2, 2019
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today that he will step down as the university’s eighth chancellor on Aug. 15 after more than a decade in the role. Zeppos plans to take a yearlong sabbatical before returning to the faculty as professor of law. Zeppos cited health concerns as the reason for the change. The Vanderbilt board voted to appoint Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente as interim chancellor beginning Aug. 15.

Former Nashville Principal Accused in 4th Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 1, 2019
A Metro Nashville Public Schools assistant principal has filed a lawsuit against former MNPS middle school principal Sam Braden, who was named in three lawsuits filed last year as well, NewsChannel 5 reports. The lawsuit claims the victim, who wasn’t employed at the same school as Braden, received frequent suggestive and inappropriate comments from Braden via persistent text messages and phone calls. Braden’s previous three suits were settled by MNPS for $350,000.

SCOTUS Rules Against Death Row Inmate with Rare Health Issue

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 1, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that Missouri can give a lethal injection to a convicted murderer who says his rare medical condition means he would probably choke on his own blood, Bloomberg reports. Writing for the court, Justice Neil Gorsuch said death-row inmates seeking to avoid lethal injection must show a "feasible, readily implemented" alternative method of execution. The majority rejected inmate Russell Bucklew’s suggestion that Missouri instead use a lethal dose of nitrogen. Gorsuch said that method had never been tried and in any event might not reduce Bucklew’s risk of suffering.

UTK Law Professor Receives SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 1, 2019
Penny White, a University of Tennessee College of Law professor and former judge, has been recognized for her work with a 2019 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Faculty Achievement Award. White, the Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor of Law, serves as director of the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution in UT’s College of Law. She also lectures around the country on these topics as well as capital punishment jurisprudence and ethics and professionalism issues. The SEC Faculty Achievement Awards recognize faculty with outstanding records in research and scholarship and are selected by SEC provosts.

TSC Adopts New Rule Addressing Collaborative Family Law

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 1, 2019
After opening the issue up to public comment in 2017, directing the Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission to provide comment in June 2018 and holding hearings in October 2018, the Tennessee Supreme Court has officially adopted Rule 53, which addresses the practice of Collaborative Family Law. The rule proposal was initially put forth by the TBA in June 2017. It goes into effect immediately.

Despite Federal Ruling, Tennessee Will Push Forward with Medicaid Work Requirements

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 1, 2019
Tennessee officials say they are pressing on with the state's proposed Medicaid work requirement for some TennCare enrollees even though a federal judge last week blocked similar actions already taken by Kentucky and Arkansas, the Times Free Press reports. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg in Washington, D.C., rejected Thursday for a second time Kentucky's plan to require recipients to work or volunteer as a condition of coverage. In a separate case, Boasberg also blocked a similar Arkansas rule, approved by the Trump administration, which was already in effect and has resulted in 18,000 people losing health coverage there. Kentucky and Arkansas, however, have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, while Tennessee has not.

TBA Membership Renewal Now Open

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 1, 2019
The Tennessee Bar Association’s online renewal program for 2019-2020 is now open! Renew your membership today, and you will not have to worry about losing benefits or services for the next bar year. Membership includes three pre-paid CLE credits (a $150 value) plus discounts on courses, free online legal research (with an annual value of $995) and timely information through TBA Today, the TBA Law Blog and the Tennessee Bar Journal. Renew online today.

Mercy Health Clinic, Legal Aid Society Seeking Volunteers for Franklin Clinic

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 1, 2019
Mercy Health Clinic and Legal Aid Society are hosting a monthly clinic Thursday 5 - 7 p.m. in St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 908 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, 37064. All lawyers are invited to help at this advice-only clinic. To volunteer or for more information please contact Jorge Salles Diaz, 615-780-7131.
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