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Volunteers Needed for Pro Bono Clinic for Creatives

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 6, 2019
News Type: Upcoming
Volunteers are needed for a pro bono legal clinic for artists, musicians and creatives in Nashville. The clinic is hosted by the Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville and will be held on June 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, 150 3rd Ave S, Suite 1100. Find out more by emailing vlpa@abcnashville.org.

Rule 19 Amended to Reflect Previously Adopted Changes to Rule 7

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 6, 2019
The Tennessee Supreme Court in March adopted amendments to Rule 7 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In light of these amendments, the references to Rule 7, section 5.01(g) in Rule 19 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court should be changed to Rule 7, section 10.07. Accordingly, the court has amended Rule 19 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Former Rhodes Student Sues School Claiming Wrongful Charge of Violating Sexual Misconduct Policy

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 6, 2019
News Type: Legal News
A former Rhodes College student claims the school's determination to hold a male student responsible for an alleged sexual assault led to him being unfairly singled out in a Title IX investigation, the Commercial Appeal reports. The former student included the allegation in a lawsuit he filed against Rhodes College in which he asked for his expulsion to be reversed, compensation for attorney fees and $5 million in damages for emotional and physical suffering. The lawsuit says the school wrongly charged the plaintiff with violating campus sexual misconduct policy, triggering his expulsion. 

Judicial Redistricting Will be Topic at June 12 Murfreesboro Public Hearing

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 6, 2019
News Type: Legal News
The Advisory Task Force on Composition of Judicial Districts will hold a public hearing in Murfreesboro on June 12 to receive comments on judicial redistricting in Tennessee. The public hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. CDT at the Rutherford County Judicial Complex, located at 116 West Lytle Street. In 2018, the Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation that created three new judicial positions. The new positions were in the state’s 19th Judicial District, which serves Montgomery and Robertson counties; the 16th Judicial District, which includes Rutherford and Cannon counties; and the 21st Judicial District, which includes Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Williamson counties.

Raybin Hot List: Expert Witness Geographic Requirements, General Sessions Appeals and More

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 6, 2019
The Raybin Tennessee Supreme Court Hot List, produced by Raybin & Weissman PC, compiles, analyzes and forecasts cases that have recently been granted review by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Recent cases include Medical Expert Witness Geographic Requirements, General Sessions Appeals, Aggravated Burglary and the Sex Offender Registry. Read the analysis here.

LMU Law Event Will Honor 10 Years of Alumni

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 6, 2019
News Type: Upcoming
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law community is invited to an event honoring alumni and celebrate 10 years of achievement on Aug. 23 at Cherokee Country Club in Knoxville. To ensure arrival of your formal invitation, please send your best contact information to law.careerservices@LMUnet.edu.

200+ Nashville Lawyers Call for Investigation into DA Northcott

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 5, 2019
News Type: Legal News
More than 200 Nashville lawyers have called for an ethics investigation into a Tennessee prosecutor who said he refuses to bring domestic assault charges if a case involves a gay couple and who called Islam an "evil belief system," the Tennessean reports. Coffee County District Attorney Craig Northcott has courted outrage for his comments against gay people during a speech and against Muslims on Facebook. A growing coalition of lawyers called on the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility to investigate, signing an open letter penned by Nashville lawyer Sunny Eaton.

Patent Litigation Update CLE Webcast, June 27

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 5, 2019
News Type: TBA CLE
The TBA's Patent Litigation Update CLE webcast will examine the implications of several recent decisions for businesses seeking to protect their key technologies through patents. Register here and tune in on June 27 at 11 a.m. CST.

Dancing More Could Be 2 Steps to Better Mental Health

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 5, 2019
News Type: Wellness Wednesday
Let’s dance! Columbia University neuroscientists established that the positive effects of music are enhanced when we synchronize our movements with the rhythm. Recent studies revealed that dancing is not only a therapeutic resource (causing the brain to release dopamine and serotonin), but generally has a positive effect on our daily lives. After interviewing 1,000 people, Australian researchers learned that often whose who danced not only reported happier feelings generally, but were also more satisfied with their lives, especially in relationships. Music and dance activate not only our brains’ sensory and motor circuits, but also our pleasure centers, and enable tension to be released as our muscles relax to the music. Dancing is also a fun social activity that enables us to meet new people, connect with others, and share experiences, all of which positively impact our mental health.

Longtime Tennessee House Rep. David Copeland Dies at 88

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 5, 2019
News Type: Passages
David Copeland, who had a long tenure in the Tennessee General Assembly and authored the Copeland Amendment as a cap on state spending, died today at the age of 88, the Chattanoogan reports. The longtime Ooltewah resident was in the Tennessee House from 1968-1992. Copeland ran for governor in 1994, and launched a family business in 1965 that is still operated by his son. Visitation and services will be held June 9, 10 and 11 at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.
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