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AirBnB Hosts Say City of Nashville Violated Court Order

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 27, 2019
A group of Airbnb hosts suing the city of Nashville say Mayor David Briley's administration violated a court order by trying to stop them from renting their homes out online, The Tennessean reports. During a hearing today, attorneys for some of the hosts said the city should be held in contempt of court. Dozens of hosts sued in January after the city tried to revoke their short-term rental permits, which were issued by mistake. On Feb. 11, a judge signed an agreed order saying Metro must allow the hosts to continue renting their homes until the legal matter was settled. But on Feb. 15, Metro sent the hosts letters saying their permits were revoked, and that "the law requires you to immediately cease operations as a short-term rental."

SCOTUS Rules Partially in Favor of Death Row Inmate with Dementia

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 27, 2019
The Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment bars the execution of an inmate with dementia if he is unable to form a rational understanding of the reasons for his death sentence, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled. The ABA Journal reports that the court ruled in the case of Vernon Madison, an Alabama inmate who suffers from vascular dementia and can’t remember killing a police officer in 1985 during a domestic dispute. Failing to remember a crime isn’t a bar to execution if the defendant still has a rational understanding of why the state wants to execute him, Justice Elena Kagan wrote in the majority opinion. What matters, Kagan said, is whether a person has a rational understanding of the reasons for his death sentence.

AG Applauds Ruling in Purdue Pharma Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 27, 2019
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery released a statement today celebrating a recent decision by Knox County Circuit Court Judge Kristi M. Davis, who found that the state has a valid case against Purdue Pharma, which had filed a motion to dismiss the state’s lawsuit. The state is arguing that Purdue violated the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, the 2007 Agreed Final Judgment and created a public nuisance.

Hamilton Judge Clarence Shattuck to Retire After 36 Years On Bench

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 27, 2019
Hamilton County General Session Court Judge Clarence Shattuck announced today that he is retiring after 36 years on the bench, The Chattanoogan reports. His resignation is effective April 1. "I am honored and appreciate the opportunity the commission gave me over 36 years ago, and the citizens who have elected me on five occasions since. I have loved my job and have looked forward to coming to work every day and have tried to do my best for Hamilton County and its citizens," Shattuck said. It will be up to the Hamilton County Commission to name his replacement.

Legal Aid Society Hosting Clinic in Franklin in Partnership with Mercy Health

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 27, 2019
Legal Aid Society has scheduled a Free Legal Help Clinic on March 7 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 908 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin 37064, in collaboration with Mercy Health Clinic. All lawyers are invited to help at this advice-only clinic in Williamson County. To volunteer or for more information, contact Jorge Salles Diaz at jsallesdiaz@las.org or at 615-780-7131.

An Update and Overview of Federal and Tennessee Whistleblower Laws

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 26, 2019
Join Greg Grisham for a live webcast March 1 at noon CST as he explores whistleblower laws in the employment context that have proliferated in recent years creating new protections for employees and obligations for employers. This program will provide a brief overview of the various Federal Whistleblower laws enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor and examine Tennessee employment laws, such as the Tennessee Public Protection Act, that provide protections for employees who complain about alleged unlawful employer practices.

Winter CLE Blast THIS WEEK

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 25, 2019
Looking for a CLE solution and fast? The TBA is hosting its annual Winter CLE Blast this Wednesday, offering programs from 7 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Earn up to 11 hours of dual CLE credit. You can create your own schedule; take as many or as few hours as you need. There will be coffee and snacks, too! The registration desk will be open all day so you can come and go at your convenience.

Bill Would Prevent Court Officials From Recognizing Same-Sex Unions

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 25, 2019
A new bill introduced into the Tennessee legislature that targets the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage would prohibit government officials from recognizing any court ruling that affirms LGBT unions, The Tennessean reports. Another provision in the bill, sponsored by Sen. Mark Pody and Rep. Jerry Sexton, requires the state attorney general to defend the proposal in any subsequent court challenges. On Friday, the Fiscal Review Committee released an analysis of the bill, known as a fiscal note, which found it “could jeopardize federal funding if it is determined the state is in noncompliance with federal law.”

Recent UTK Law Grads Can Receive Student Debt Assistance for Public Interest Work

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 25, 2019
Recent graduates working in public interest law can receive assistance repaying their student debt through a program being offered by the University of Tennessee College of Law. Four graduates each received $4,000 in 2018 through the Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz PC Loan Repayment Assistance Program. Qualified applicants employed in legal positions that benefit non-profit organizations, or local, state or federal government entities may receive up to $10,000 through the program. Applications are due March 15.

Vanderbilt Law Students Win Moot Court, Mock Trial Competitions

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 25, 2019
Vanderbilt Law students Peter Cornick and Elizabeth Holden won the 2019 Bass Berry & Sims Moot Court Competition held earlier this month at Vanderbilt Law School, receiving the John A. Cortner Award and a cash prize for their win. The competition’s final round was argued before a panel of three federal appellate judges, including Judge Stephen A. Higginson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, who served as the round’s Chief Justice, Judge David J. Barron of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Later in the month, Abigail Wood and Chandler Ray took home top honors at the school's 2019 Mock Trial Competition, held on Feb. 15. The competition was sponsored by King & Spalding.
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