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CEO McIver to Retire After 20 Years with MALS

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
Harrison D. McIver III, CEO of Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS), is retiring after leading the organization for more than 20 years. During his tenure, MALS' budget nearly doubled, staff grew to 50, the firm expanded to include partnerships with Methodist Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and it implemented programs addressing the needs of homeless veterans as well as seniors.

Davidson County Lawyer Reinstated

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
Davidson County attorney Ashley Denise Preston has been reinstated to the practice of law in Tennessee after having been suspended on Oct. 20, 2017. On Feb. 6, a hearing panel reinstated Preston with the conditions that she engage with a practice monitor and a licensed counselor during her two year probation.

Burr Partner Named TDEC Bureau Deputy Commissioner

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has announced the appointment of Gregory Young as deputy commissioner of the Bureau of Environment, The Nashville Post reports. Young was most recently a partner in the Nashville office of Burr & Forman, where he practiced in the real estate and environmental groups. He succeeds Tisha Calabrese Benton, who left to become vice chancellor for communications for the University of Tennessee.

SCOTUS Rules Ban on Excessive Fines Applies to State, Local Governments

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Constitution's ban on excessive fines applies to state and local governments, thus limiting their ability to use fines to raise revenue, NPR reports. The court's opinion came in the case of Tyson Timbs, whose $42,000 Land Rover was seized by the state of Indiana after he was arrested for selling a small amount of heroin to undercover agents for $400. The court's decision, written by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was announced by her on her second day back on the court following surgery late last year.

Court Seeking Comments on Proposed Rule 46A

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
The Tennessee Supreme Court is considering the adoption of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 46A, which would govern the electronic service of papers that are e-filed, and it is seeking comments from the legal community and the public on the proposed rule. The deadline for submitting written comments is March 22. Comments should be e-mailed to appellatecourtclerk@tncourts.gov or mailed to: James M. Hivner, Clerk, Tennessee Appellate Courts, 100 Supreme Court Building, 401 7th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-1407.

Judicial Redistricting Task Force to Hold Public Hearings

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
The Advisory Task Force on Composition of Judicial Districts has announced four public hearing dates to receive comments from those interested in sharing their thoughts on judicial districts in Tennessee. The hearings will take place on March 4 in Nashville, April 15 in Jackson, May 20 in Harriman and June 12 in Murfreesboro. The Advisory Task Force was created last May and is charged with reporting its recommendations for "a proposed statewide redistricting plan [that provides] reasonable and timely access to Tennessee's circuit, chancery, and criminal courts and shall promote the efficient utilization of publicly funded resources allocated for the courts." Read more here.

Bill Would Require Tennesseans to Officially Declare Party Affiliation to Vote in Primaries

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
A bill requiring Tennessee voters to declare their party affiliation in order to vote in a primary election made its way through its first committee today, The Tennessean reports. The legislation would force voters to choose between being registered as a Democrat, Republican, unaffiliated with a statewide party or other in order to cast a primary ballot. If a voter chooses unaffiliated, they would not be able to vote in any primary elections. The bill was met with concerns from Democrats and Republicans, but received key support in the House Elections and Campaign Finance Subcommittee. Gov. Bill Lee and former Gov. Bill Haslam both expressed opposition to such a measure in the past.

Former Memphis Nonprofit ED Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
The former executive director of the Mississippi River Corridor-Tennessee, a Memphis nonprofit conservation group, has been indicted on federal fraud charges, The Daily Memphian reports. Diana Threadgill falsified documents that allowed the agency to be reimbursed more than $1 million in grant funding it was not entitled to receive. She was arrested by federal agents this morning. In the indictment, the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office identified $1.1 million in improper reimbursements received by the MRTC from March 2011 to March 2017 and alleged that Threadgill, who served as head of the nonprofit, ordered the falsification of documents.

Date Changed for TBA Local Government Forum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
The date for the TBA Local Government Forum 2019 has been changed to April 11. This forum remains the preeminent event for Tennessee municipal leaders, offering updates and timely topics affecting this practice area, combining a blend of constitutional, statutory and case law. The program will address the intangibles, with topics such as ABC laws, government employment law, legal ethics in a government setting and more. A networking event at the new Tennessee State Museum will follow the program.

Corporate Counsel Forum 2019

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
The 2019 Corporate Counsel Forum will feature speakers on a range of topics relevant to in-house counsel, including the latest in law department technology, dealing with the latest immigration policies and managing a dual legal and business role. The program will take place at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Earn five hours of general CLE and one hour of dual credit.
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