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Jam for Justice to Benefit Memphis CLC on April 20

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 25, 2019
Matt Mulqueen, vice oresident of the Community Legal Center Board in Memphis, is hosting an event to help celebrate the CLC's 25th anniversary. The "Jam for Justice" will take place on April 20 at B-Side Bar inside Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. Great local music from John Paul Keith, Grace Askew and Cameron Bethany from Unapologetic. Tickets are $15 and all proceeds benefit the work of the CLC.

Agathos Classical School Wins 2019 High School Mock Trial Competition

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 25, 2019
Maury County's Agathos Classical School again claimed the championship title at the Tennessee State High School Mock Trial Competition this weekend in Nashville. Agathos sent two teams to the state competition this year, and its "Team G" was the winning squad. Harpeth Hall of Nashville met Agathos in the final round and took home the second place trophy. Supreme Court Justice Cornelia A. Clark presided over the final round. The competition is put on each year by the TBA Young Lawyers Division. Fourteen teams from across the state took part this year.

MALS Seeking New CEO

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 25, 2019
Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) is currently searching for a new Chief Executive Officer, a position that will lead the firm’s team at offices in Memphis and Covington. Qualified candidates are preferred to have at least 10 years of management experience. Applications should be e-mailed to HR@ malsi.org in Word or PDF format. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Elaine St. Clemmons, chief operations officer. Read more about the position on TBA JobLink.

Deadline to Apply for Reporters Workshop is Friday

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 25, 2019
The deadline to apply for the inaugural Reporters Workshop is fast approaching. The Tennessee Bar Association, its Communications Law Section and the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters launched the program, which is scheduled to take place in Nashville on May 17-18. Twelve print, online, television, and/or radio journalists will be selected to complete the training, which will focus on access to government information, defamation and privacy concerns in reporting, and other timely topics. Applications are due March 29. For additional information, contact TBA program coordinator Jennifer Vossler.

Rutherford County Board of Education Asks for Dismissal of Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 25, 2019
The Rutherford County Board of Education has asked that a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of a student with autism alleging sexual misconduct be dismissed, The Daily News Journal reports. The lawsuit says the board hired a male teaching aide who was previously arrested for driving under the influence. The board admits it knew the aide, hired to care for J.M., had a criminal history, but says it "denies that hiring was wrong, negligent, unlawful, or otherwise improper in any way." The board says J.M.'s lawsuit lacks merit and should be dismissed.

CBA Members Name Hollis Top Choice to Replace Retiring Judge Shattuck

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 25, 2019
Attorney Joseph Hollis Jr. was the top choice of lawyers in a Chattanooga Bar Association poll to replace Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Clarence Shattuck, The Chattanoogan reports. He is a member of the firm of Baker, Kinsman, Hollis, Clelland & Winer. Shattuck announced last month that he was retiring after 36 years on the bench. Nineteen attorneys are seeking an appointment from the Hamilton County Commission to replace him.

Governor’s Office Seeking Middle Tennessee Claims Commissioner

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2019
Gov. Bill Lee’s office is now accepting applications for a position on the Tennessee Claims Commission for the Middle Division, due to a vacancy that’s expected once the current commissioner’s term is up on June 30. Qualified applications should have lived in Tennessee for five years prior to appointment and have been licensed to practice law in the state for the same amount of time. A term last for eight years and the commissioner may not practice law while serving. Interested attorneys should submit a resume and cover letter to Rebecca.kaunisto@tn.gov or via mail to Lang Wiseman, Deputy and Chief Counsel to the Governor, State Capitol, First Floor, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37243 by 5 p.m. on April 12.

Dispute Resolution Forum Set for April 26

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2019
The Dispute Resolution Annual Forum offers attendees a stacked program featuring accomplished professionals from the ADR vocation. Attendees will receive an update to arbitration and mediation case law, explore the possibilities of online dispute resolution and delve into ethical issues that often arise for advocates and mediators. The forum has been carefully crafted to provide timely and practical information that will benefit both lawyers and mediators.

Applications Available for Grant Funding for PEMF, VORP

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2019
The Administrative Office of the Courts is now accepting grant applications for the Parent Education and Mediation Fund (PEMF) as well as the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. A VORP grant recipient must be organized as a not-for-profit corporation that helps resolve felony, misdemeanor, and/or juvenile delinquent disputes by providing a more informal and less adversarial alternative to court. PEMF provides for funding through the divorcing parent education and mediation fund. The PEMF and VORP grant applications are located on the AOC website and must be received by April 26.

TBA Legislative Update: Committees Begin Closing Down

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 22, 2019
Legislative activity continued at an active pace last week as committees juggled executive branch budget hearings, bills, a flood of last-minute amendments — which were filed due to committee closures — and the announcement of final calendars for several key committees. By the end of the week, the House Property and Casualty Subcommittee, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee and the House Cities and Counties Subcommittee all closed subject to the call of the chair, with many others expected to follow suit this week. Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, chair of the Finance Ways and Means Committee, also announced that the Senate is halfway through the budget hearing process, with an anticipated completion in two weeks. Leadership continues to target an early May adjournment, which means the bulk of legislation for 2019 will have its fate determined within the next month.
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