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Social Media Posts Helped Revoke Bond for ‘Rock Doc’

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 23, 2019
News Type: Legal News
The detailed social media history of Jackson nurse practitioner Jeffrey Young, the so-called “Rock Doc” accused of prescribing opioids in exchange for sex, led to his bond being revoked, the Jackson Sun reports. A federal judge ruled Young a “danger to the community” who should be detained pending his upcoming trial after a review of Young’s social accounts, which portrayed him as a hard partier and even included a pilot episode for a reality show starring himself.

Offensive Calls Heard During Accused Antioch Church Shooter’s Trial

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 23, 2019
News Type: Legal News
Over objections from defense attorneys, Judge Cheryl Blackburn allowed transcripts and recording excerpts of jails calls made by accused mass shooter Emanuel Samson, the Tennessean reports. Prosecutors must prove Samson planned the attack, which resulted in the death of one Antioch churchgoer, for a first-degree murder conviction. In the calls, Samson appears to make light of the shooting and brag about himself during conversations with his then-girlfriend.

2 New Vanderbilt Law Grads Named George Barrett Social Justice Fellows

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 23, 2019
News Type: Legal News
Holly Thompson and Vanessa Zapata have been named Vanderbilt Law School’s 2019 George Barrett Social Justice Fellows. The one-year fellowships are awarded annually through the George Barrett Social Justice Program to up to two members of the graduating class who plan to launch careers in public interest law. Thompson will spend her year at Legal Aid of North Carolina, where she will focus on labor trafficking of migrant farmworkers. Zapata will advocate for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities as an attorney with the Tennessee Justice Center in Nashville.

Knox County Lawyer Placed on Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 23, 2019
News Type: BPR Actions
The law license of Knox County lawyer John Harley Fowler was transferred to disability inactive status yesterday pursuant to Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Fowler cannot practice law while on disability inactive status. He may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the Tennessee Supreme Court upon showing of clear and convincing evidence that the disability has been removed, and he is fit to resume the practice of law.

Regular Counseling Can Help Maintain Mental Health

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 22, 2019
News Type: Wellness Wednesday
Alongside your regular mindfulness practice, don’t forget the power of regular sessions with a licensed therapist. Therapy isn’t just for treating disorders – many of us can benefit from a little extra support sometimes. A 2007 UCLA study revealed that putting feelings into words actually has a positive effect on our brains. Even a monthly check-in with a mental health professional can improve stress levels, problem-solving skills and interpersonal relationships. So talk to your doctor and check with your insurance provider to find if there is a licensed professional who can work with you.

Article Explores SLAPP Litigation in the #MeToo Era

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 22, 2019
News Type: Legal News
A recent Nashville Scene feature puts a local lens on the state of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) and their deployment during the #MeToo movement. The piece follows the story of a Nashville musician accused of sexual assault who sued one of his accusers, and how anti-SLAPP legislation signed by Gov. Bill Lee this year might change such litigation in the future.

PBS Frontline Project Examines SCOTUS Confirmation Battles

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 22, 2019
News Type: U.S. Supreme Court
PBS’s Frontline series recently released Supreme Revenge, a massive project that includes more than 42 hours of interviews about the U.S. Supreme Court’s most momentous confirmation battles. The project includes filmed interviews with U.S. Senators and staff, White House advisers, leading journalists, activists and legal scholars. Thirty-nine of those testimonials have been compiled and made available for viewing on the PBS website.

Davidson County Lawyer Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 22, 2019
News Type: BPR Actions
The Tennessee Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended Davidson County lawyer Jennifer Elizabeth Jones for 18 months and ordered her to pay the costs of the disciplinary proceeding. The suspension is retroactive to the date of her temporary suspension of July 31, 2017. On Oct. 12, 2017, the Board of Professional Responsibility filed a petition for discipline against Jones alleging that she, while administratively suspended from the practice of law, notified opposing counsel in an administrative matter that she represented an individual. The signature line of Jones’ e-mail included the word “Esquire” after her name, included the name of the law firm where she purportedly worked, and was sent from the law firm’s e-mail address. Further, Jones filed and signed pleadings containing her attorney registration number and the name of her law firm. Jones entered a conditional guilty plea in this matter.

FRIDAY: Kickoff Pride Weekend with 2019 LGBT Annual Forum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 22, 2019
News Type: TBA CLE
This year's LGBT Forum will be held to coincide with the Nashville Pride Festival on June 21. Topics for this year include legal concerns involving conversion therapy, discussion involving Vanderbilt's Transgender Health Clinic, employment discrimination of LGBT persons and an open community advocacy panel. Attendees are also invited to Tennessee Equality Project’s Pink and Purple Pre-Pride Party following the program.

Federal Court Order Officially Ends 'Inmate Sterilization' Program

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 22, 2019
News Type: Legal News
A federal court order officially ended a Tennessee program that shortened people's jail sentences if they agreed to get vasectomies or other forms of birth control, the Tennessean reports. The order was filed Monday as part of a settlement reached in a federal lawsuit over the program. The lawsuit, filed in 2017, said White County Sheriff Oddie Shoupe and Judge Sam Benningfield violated the constitution by allowing inmates to get 30 days off a jail term if they agreed to a birth control implant or vasectomy.
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