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Casey Moreland: Other Judges Also Took Illicit Costa Rica Trips

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 6, 2019
Former judge Casey Moreland told federal prosecutors that other Nashville judges and attorneys traveled with him to Costa Rica. The trips became part of a federal investigation based on reports that attendees hired prostitutes and used marijuana, and some of the attorneys on the trip later had cases before Moreland, The Tennessean reports. A court document shows that Moreland cooperated with federal investigators and provided details about “trips taken out of the country with Nashville attorneys and judges.” Travel documents from the government of Costa Rica show Nashville Criminal Court Judge Monte Watkins, General Sessions Judge Aaron Holt and Moreland entered and left the country on the same days in January 2013. Watkins and Holt have denied any wrongdoing related to the trips. 

Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Electric Scooters in California

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 6, 2019
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Lime, Bird and Razor, the makers of app-based electric scooters, claiming that the devices cause discrimination against people with disabilities, NPR reports. The scooter rental companies, which have become commonplace in cities across the country, are accused of failing to prevent people from riding or parking scooters on sidewalks, thereby blocking people with disabilities from accessing the public right-of-way. The suit, which seeks to become class action, requests a court order prohibiting scooters from being parked or operated on sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps and other walkways.

Environmental Law Section to Host Happy Hour in Memphis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 6, 2019
The TBA Environmental Law Section will host a happy hour on March 14 at 4:30 p.m. at Glankler Brown in Memphis. This is a free event open to all section members, or anyone with interest in learning more about the section. Do not miss out on this opportunity to meet TBA leadership and lawyers of related practice. Please RSVP to Section Coordinator Jarod Word if you would like to attend.

AG Reaches Settlement with Chattanooga Pediatrician Accused of TennCare Fraud

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 6, 2019
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III has reached an agreement with Dr. Ricardo Causo, accused of TennCare fraud, which requires the Chattanooga pediatrician to pay the State of Tennessee $125,897. Under the Tennessee Medicaid False Claims Act, the state alleges that from July 1, 2012, through August 31, 2017, Dr. Causo improperly submitted claims to the TennCare program for prolonged services that he did not render. The result was that Dr. Causo received payments for prolonged services for which he did not perform.

Corporate Counsel Forum on April 5

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 5, 2019
At the 2019 Corporate Counsel Forum, discover the latest topics relevant to in-house counsel, including updates in law department technology, privacy and information security, immigration policies, ethics and managing a dual legal and business role. This forum, held on April 5 at the Tennessee Bar Center, has something for everyone, including 3.5 hours of general CLE and 2.5 ethics hours.

State ABC Seeking Assistant Director

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 5, 2019
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission is seeking attorney candidates to serve as its new assistant director. The position is responsible for reviewing applications for licenses and permits issued by the agency, and to communicate with customers regarding legal issues that may arise related to the state’s alcohol laws and agency rules. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Donna Bryan at donna.j.bryan@tn.gov by March 15.

Demand to Increase for Attorneys Practicing Elder Law

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 5, 2019
As the U.S. population continues to get older, more attorneys are entering the field of elder law or expanding their practices to provide elder law services, the ABA Journal reports. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2035, for the first time in American history, there will be more adults age 65 and older than children. “As the American population grays, the need for attorneys who understand the unique aspects of planning for the elderly and people with special needs will grow,” says Michael J. Amoruso, president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Medicare and Medicaid issues, long-term care planning, age discrimination disputes, veterans benefits, guardianship issues, inheritance disputes and elder abuse, among other categories, are areas that will need significant legal attention in the coming decades.

Underrepresented Students Explore Career Opportunities at UTK Law Program

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 5, 2019
A group of nearly 70 Knoxville high school students from underrepresented groups recently heard a presentation from Sawyers Belk, attorney and adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law, about the career opportunities that exist with a legal degree. The event was a part of the Diversity Pipeline Program. Over the course of the students’ day-long visit, they attended a typical law class with criminal law Professor Joy Radice, engaged in a question and answer session with current students, learned about resources that aid student success, and heard from alumni about how to avoid common pitfalls in their careers.

Tennessee AG Urges U.S. Senate to Approve Anti-Robocall Legislation

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 5, 2019
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III urged the U.S. Senate to enact the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, legislation to curb illegal robocalls and spoofing. A coalition of 54 attorneys general sent a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation supporting the TRACED Act, which is sponsored by Sens. John Thune and Ed Markey. The legislation will require voice service providers to participate in a call authentication framework to help block unwanted calls and creates an interagency working group to take additional actions to reduce robocalls and hold telemarketers and robocallers accountable.

Nashville Store to Host Event for New Book by Haltom, Swanson

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Mar 5, 2019
Nashville independent bookseller Parnassus Books will host Memphis attorney Bill Haltom during a special event on March 16 at 2 p.m. Haltom is the co-author of Full Court Press: How Pat Summitt, a High School Basketball Player, and a Legal Team Changed the Game, a new book about a legal battle that served as an early test case of groundbreaking Title IX legislation. Haltom wrote the book with Amanda Swanson.
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