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SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Racial Bias Case Against Comcast

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 10, 2019
News Type: U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to hear cable television operator Comcast Corp’s bid to throw out comedian and producer Byron Allen’s racial bias lawsuit accusing the company of discriminating against black-owned channels, Reuters reports. At the heart of the case is the question of whether individuals who are refused a business contract can sue under the civil rights law without ruling out reasons other than discrimination for the denial. The 9th Circuit said lawsuits can proceed to trial if plaintiffs can show that discriminatory intent was one factor among others in the denial of a contract.

Open Records Group Says Knox Broke Law by Charging for Records Inspections

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 10, 2019
News Type: Legal News
The Tennessee Coalition of Open Government is accusing Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler of breaking the law whenever he and KCSO employees fulfill public records requests, Knoxnews reports. This came after lawyers for the county defended its practice of charging residents for public records inspections, which the state comptroller says should be free. The issue came up during lawsuit against the county filed by a University of Tennessee professor, in which lawyers for the county said repeatedly it would cost hundreds of dollars to inspect records that the professor requested. A state comptroller's report written in 2008 says charges can be assessed for the cost of making the copy or duplication and staff time after the custodian has spent at least one hour working on the request if the requester wants copies of the documents. If the requester wants only to inspect the documents, there is to be no charge.

Republicans Forecast Difficult Battle to Replace Casada

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 10, 2019
With a jumble of House Republicans taking aim at the House Speaker’s seat, Rep. Mark White, R-East Memphis, says “consensus” candidates are necessary before the vote goes to the floor, the Daily Memphian reports. Three have officially declared their candidacy for the House Speaker’s post being vacated by Glen Casada, but several more are being discussed for the position. Rep. Jim Coley, R-Bartlett, said that major changes are in order following Casada's brief tenure. Casada does not plan to step down until Aug. 2, leaving many weeks for Tennessee's legislators to debate who will succeed him.

Clarksville Rep. Joins Race for House Speaker

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
Tennessee House Rep. Curtis Johnson, R-Clarksville, has confirmed that he will seek the House Speakership position following the planned resignation of Rep. Glen Casada from the role, the Leaf Chronicle reports. Deputy Speaker Matthew Hill, Speaker Pro Tem Bill Dunn, Caucus Chairman Cameron Sexton, Rep. Mike Carter, Rep. Robin Smith and Rep. Ryan Williams are all also rumored to be gauging interest in the position. Johnson portrayed himself as a temperate lawmaker who had avoided scandal, and one who would help unify the Republican caucus.

ABA Midyear Meeting to Relocate to Chicago

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
News Type: ABA Meeting News
The American Bar Association Board of Governors has voted to move its 2021 Midyear Meeting from Orlando to Chicago, with the expectation of saving more than $1 million, the ABA Journal reports. The association’s headquarters are located in the city. The meeting will take place Feb. 10-15, 2021. 

Murfreesboro Dentist Sentenced to 33 Months for TennCare Fraud

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
News Type: Legal News
Murfreesboro dentist Richard Schott has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for defrauding TennCare and other commercial payers more than $930,000 through his practice, Dental Excellence, the Nashville Post reports. Scott pled guilty to seven counts of health care fraud last November for improper billing, falsifying dates of service to appear to comply with care regulations, upcoming claims and continuing to submit false claims even after several external audits and warnings. As part of his sentencing, the court ordered Schott to pay $956,448 in restitution to the state Medicaid program. 

Hospitals Could Recoup Money After SCOTUS Decision

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
News Type: U.S. Supreme Court
Hospitals that serve higher numbers of low-income patients could recoup a significant amount of money after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court this week, the Times Free Press reports. In a 7-1 decision, the court determined that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services faltered by not allowing public comment when the department changed the way it calculates payments designed to offset the costs of treating uninsured and underinsured patients.

Parents Sue Unlicensed Daycare Operator After Toddlers Drowning

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
News Type: Legal News
The parents of twin toddlers who drowned in a West Knox County swimming pool last year are suing the babysitter who was in charge of watching the children, Knoxnews reports. The lawsuit claims Jennifer Salley, a 34-year-old who was operating an unlicensed daycare, left the toddlers unattended long enough that they were able to get out of a bedroom, move around inside the house, go outside, get onto the deck, pass through one or more gates into the backyard and fall into the swimming pool. The parents are seeking damages that total more than $50 million.

Portrait of Former Justice Martha Craig Daughtrey Unveiled at Ceremony in Nashville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
News Type: Legal News
Dozens of friends, judges and former colleagues of Judge Martha Craig Daughtrey packed the Supreme Court building in Nashville recently to witness her portrait unveiling. In his remarks at the ceremony, Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeff Bivins spoke about her groundbreaking work, giving a rundown of the notable “firsts” from Judge Daughtrey’s long career, including becoming the first woman on the Tennessee Supreme Court in 1990. “Prior to Judge Daughtrey’s appointment, the perspective of approximately one half of the citizens of Tennessee was not taken into account on the Tennessee Supreme Court,” he said. “She was the trailblazer to bring the perspective there that has now become commonplace on our court.”

Disability Inactive Status Removed for Davidson Lawyer

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 7, 2019
News Type: BPR Actions
The law license of Davidson County lawyer Lovemore Nyashadzashe Gororo was transferred from disability inactive status to active status on Thursday pursuant to Section 27.8 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. On Sept. 26, 2018, Gororo was placed on disability inactive status.He filed a petition for reinstatement on April 23, and he was found to be competent and is fit to resume the practice of law in the state of Tennessee. 
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