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Join Us in Memphis, Nashville March 27 for Alimony Bench Book CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 8, 2019
Brought to you by TBA’s Family Law Section, the 17th Edition of the Alimony Bench Book will be available on March 27. What better way to introduce you to this valuable resource than with a live CLE across the state? The course will be brought to you by the authors and experts behind the publication. Earn up to 1 hour of General CLE in Memphis and in Nashville on March 27.

LAS, Belmont Partner to Host Series of Clinics

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 8, 2019
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands has announced a partnership with Belmont University to offer free legal help clinics twice monthly at the Belmont Ministry Center, 2005 12th Avenue South, beginning this weekend. The McHugh Legal Help Clinic at Belmont will take place on the second Saturday of each month, 8:30 to noon, while the Legal Aid Clinic at Belmont will be on the fourth Thursday evening of each month through October, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Volunteer lawyers from the Tennessee Attorney General's office will staff both the clinics, assisted by lawyers in private practice and Belmont College of Law students. Learn more at las.org.

LAS Seeks Immigration Attorneys, Paralegals

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 8, 2019
The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands (LAS) is seeking to hire two immigration attorneys and two immigration paralegals. One attorney and one paralegal would specifically be based in the Nashville location, while the other two positions are flexible to any LAS office. Resume and other application materials listed should be sent by mail to Hiring Manager, Legal Aid Society, 1321 Murfreesboro Rd, Suite 400, Nashville 37217 or by e-mail to HR@las.org.

Visitation, Services Set for Jackson Attorney Ed Wallis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 8, 2019
Jackson attorney Edwin Earl Wallis Jr. died yesterday at the age of 70. Wallis practiced law for 46 years, 42 with the firm of Moss Benton and Wallis in Jackson. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School. After passing the bar exam and practicing in Nashville for a few years, Wallis moved to Jackson and made it his home until his death. Visitation will be this Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons, 2812 North Highland Ave in Jackson. The funeral will be Monday, March 11, at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jackson.

Juvenile Judges Meet for Winter Conference in Murfreesboro

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 8, 2019
Juvenile judges from across Tennessee recently held their winter conference in Murfreesboro, focusing on the effects of vicarious trauma on themselves, judicial staff and children. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger A. Page and Tennessee Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges President Judge Vicki Snyder welcomed the juvenile judges to the conference. Administrative Office of the Courts Director Deborah Taylor Tate reviewed the new Juvenile Justice Reform Implementation Council, created by former Gov. Bill Haslam; the federal Families First Prevention Act; the status of the seven Safe Baby Courts currently operating in the state; and juvenile-specific resources and materials on the opioid crisis.

Justice Kagan: SCOTUS Considering Ethics Code

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 8, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. is considering whether to create an ethics code for Supreme Court justices, Justice Elena Kagan told a congressional committee this week. The ABA Journal reports Kagan made her statements during an appearance with Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. before a House appropriations subcommittee that is reviewing the Supreme Court’s budget. Kagan made the disclosure in response to questioning about judicial accountability in the #MeToo era. Kagan and Alito also fielded questions about televising oral arguments. Both said they were against the idea.

General Assembly to Consider Exempting Inmates with Mental Illness from Death Penalty

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 8, 2019
Tennessee lawmakers will once again debate over criminals being exempt from the death penalty because of a severe mental illness, NewsChannel 5 reports. The bill, which will be heard by the Criminal Justice Subcommittee next week, would exempt a person from being sentenced to death if that person had a previous medical diagnosis of a severe mental illness and is determined to be in a psychotic state at the time of the crime. In order to meet the requirement, the person must be diagnosed with these mental disorders defined by the American Psychiatric Association: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder with psychosis, major depressive disorder with psychosis and delusional disorder.

New Amendment Would Prohibit Municipalities from Regulating Single-Use Plastics

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 8, 2019
A new amendment to a state bill would make it illegal for municipalities to regulate, prohibit or charge a fee for many single-use plastic items, the Times Free Press reports. The bill would implement statewide standards for auxiliary devices: bags, cups, bottles, straws, to-go boxes, delivery packaging and more — whether they are reusable or single-use. Opponents believe the bill is overreaching, but legislators argue it will create statewide standards that are easier to follow. The bill would immediately kill any municipality's ability to limit the use of single-use pollutants through local regulations, leaving such decisions up to the state, which does not currently have plans to implement such restrictions.

45 Attorneys Suspended for Administrative Reasons

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 7, 2019
Twenty-five Tennessee attorneys and 20 out-of-state lawyers have been suspended by the Tennessee Supreme Court for failing to timely pay the annual registration fee and/or noncompliance with mandatory reporting requirements for IOLTA accounts. See all administrative suspensions here.

Retreat to the Mountains at the 16th Annual Bankruptcy Forum, April 5-7

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 7, 2019
The 16th Annual TBA Bankruptcy Forum will take place April 5-7, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Gatlinburg. Make plans now to join us in this wonderful and relaxing setting for an informative, unique retreat that is applicable to a wide variety of bankruptcy attorneys. Ten hours of CLE credit are available for this program, including 3 hours of ethics.
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