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Former State Rep. Durham Still Facing Federal Charges

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
News Type: Legal News
After nearly three years, expelled former Rep. Jeremy Durham is still under federal investigation, the Tennessean reports. The finding comes amid Durham's appeal of a record-setting $465,000 fine imposed in 2017 by state officials for campaign finance violations. Peter Strianse — Durham's attorney — said the continuing federal probe prevents his client from appearing at a hearing related to the campaign finance penalty.

Tennessee Justice Center is Hiring

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
News Type: Your Career
The Tennessee Justice Center is seeking to hire a staff attorney to provide individual legal services and to develop and execute legal and policy solutions to advocate for access to quality and affordable health care, nutrition, and access to justice. The position would be based out of the TJC's office in Nashville. The application deadline is August 12. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, bar number, and a list of three references via email to sdrury@tnjustice.org.

Fastcase Upgrade Scheduled for Monday

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 19, 2019
Your Fastcase access is upgrading to Fastcase 7 on Monday! You can prepare for this upgrade by accessing this helpful guide and a free video. Additional Fastcase training is available for CLE credit here. Members have free access to Fastcase and training programs.

AG's Office Seeking Consumers Harmed by Covington Auto Dealer

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
News Type: Legal News
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office, along with the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Tennessee Highway Patrol and District Attorney General Mark Davidson, are asking consumers who have been harmed by dealings with Covington auto dealer McDivitt Motors to speak with state and local officials over a three-day period next week. Customers wishing to make a statement should visit Harris Shelton, 114 West Liberty Ave, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. anytime on July 22-24. Read the release from the AG's office for more information.

Back-to-School Shopping Discounts

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
Save up to 60 percent on school and office supplies through the TBA's Office Depot benefit program! The TBA has partnered with this top national office supply company to offer discounted pricing for law firms large and small and for your family.

Senate Confirms Cliff Corker as Judge for Eastern District

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
News Type: Legal News
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander recently released a statement touting his vote to confirm Cliff Corker as U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee, the Chattanoogan reports. “Cliff demonstrates the qualities I look for in a judge -- good character, good temperament, high intelligence and respect for the law -- and I’m glad the Senate confirmed his nomination today,” Alexander’s statement read. President Trump announced Corker’s nomination last fall.

News Report: Casada Could Pay Alimony Using PAC Funds

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
Though House Speaker Glen Casada recently told a judge he couldn’t afford alimony payments due to unemployment, he failed to cite that he has hundreds of thousands of dollars available thanks to his political action committee, the Tennessean reports. Casada has nearly $562,000 at his disposal between his campaign and PAC accounts, and there are no limitations on uses for the money in his PAC account.

Sen. Hensley Accused of Prescribing Drugs to Family, Employee

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
Tennessee Sen. Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald, has been accused by state medical officials of prescribing controlled substances to his family members and an employee with whom he was in a “personal relationship," the Tennessean reports. Hensley, who is also a doctor, is accused of writing the prescriptions between December 2014 and March 2015. The charges may affect Hensley's medical license but they are not criminal allegations.

CoreCivic Fighting to Keep Documents Related to Inmate's Death Under Seal

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
News Type: Legal News
More than 18 months after Earl Johnson allegedly died from being beaten for a bag of coffee at Hardeman County Correctional Facility, his widow is suing prison corporation CoreCivic, claiming understaffing ultimately caused his death, the Jackson Sun reports. CoreCivic, however, is refusing to produce documents Carolyn Johnson's attorney says are relevant to the case. Amanda Gilchrist, a representative for CoreCivic, wrote in a statement that CoreCivic is "committed to transparency" but follows "standard legal practice" to "ensure that information that could compromise the safety and security of our facilities is not available publicly." Under an order issued on April 3, CoreCivic can restrict public access to documents pertaining to Earl Johnson's death, the operations of the prison system and information concerning prison safety.

Blount County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 18, 2019
News Type: BPR Actions
Blount County lawyer Lawrence Emory Little today received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In Little’s role as fiduciary, he failed to diligently administer trust and estate matters and did not adequately communicate with the beneficiaries. He failed to safeguard trust and estate funds collected on behalf of beneficiaries and failed to keep adequate records of the administration of such matters. Little also failed to comply with an agreed court order requiring that he provide his complete file to successor counsel and provide a full and accurate accounting of an estate within 30 days.   
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