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Supreme Court Approves Non-substantive Corrections to Rule 7

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2019
The Tennessee Supreme Court on March 29 adopted amendments to Rule 7 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court, which governs admissions to the bar. After additional consideration and review, the court made non-substantive corrections to the amended rule. Read the newly filed text here.

Senate Budget: Cut Professional Privilege Tax, Partially Fund Program for Disabled Children

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2019
After speculation over whether the state Senate would agree to fund a Medicaid waiver program to provide medical treatment for disabled children, the upper chamber has announced its plan: Pay for part of it, while using additional funds to reduce the state's professional privilege tax. The Tennessean reports that the Senate's budget allocates $15.6 million for the waiver program, funding that would cover roughly 300 of the state's 3,300 children who could benefit from it. The upper chamber is calling for $23.4 million in cuts to the state's professional privilege tax, reducing it from $400 to $300.

New Judges Attend Training Academy at Judicial Conference

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2019
News Type: Legal News
At the first Tennessee Judicial Conference of 2019, 10 new state judges attended a special training called the Mini-Judicial Academy. The sessions included discussions on courtroom security featuring Brian Grisham of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy; ethics, recusal and election with Tim Discenza, disciplinary counsel with the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct; contempt with Judge Steven Stafford; search warrants with Judge Chris Craft; and case management with Chancellor Jerri Bryant and Judge Robert Holloway.

Court Blocks Sale of East Memphis High Rise

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 26, 2019
News Type: Legal News
A New York court has temporarily blocked the foreclosure sale of Memphis' Clark Tower, which was scheduled for noon today on the steps of the Shelby County Courthouse, the Daily Memphian reports. Judge Marcy S. Friedman of the Supreme Court of New York yesterday granted the preliminary injunction sought by Clark Tower LLC against the lenders of its $60.75 million mortgage loan. Florida-based In-Rel Properties is the public face of the Clark Tower ownership, but legally is only affiliated with owner Clark Tower LLC. Wells Fargo holds the mortgage as the trustee for JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities. Clark sued the lender claiming it “unreasonably withheld” its consent to allow a refinancing of its loan.

Family Law Forum Set for May 15

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
News Type: TBA CLE
At the 2019 Family Law Forum, explore the recent changes affecting the practice area, including high-profile cases, legislative updates, changes in domestic violence law and best practices in Juvenile Court. We will also have a renowned psychiatrist discussing The Scientific Basis for Parental Alienation. Don't miss this opportunity to brush up on the intangibles, develop new tools and meet lawyers of a similar focus. Earn up to five hours of general CLE and one ethics Hour. 

Rep. Curcio Joins TBA Weekly Legislative Update

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
The TBA's video legislative update this week includes a special guest — Tennessee State House Rep. Michael Curcio, R-Dickson. Curcio sits down with TBA Public Policy and Government Affairs Director Berkley Schwarz and lobbyist Bradley Lampley. Watch the interview on the TBA Facebook page, and catch up on previous updates on the TBA YouTube channel.

Bass Berry & Sims Launches Pro Bono Program

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
News Type: Legal News
Bass, Berry & Sims has announced the launch of a comprehensive new Pro Bono Program, which includes the BBS Fellowship. The fellowship will allow one or two attorneys across the firm’s four offices to spend up to six months serving full-time in a pro bono capacity within the community. The first BBS Fellowship placement began on April 22, when attorney Angie Bergman started a six-month fellowship at the Choosing Justice Initiative (CJI) to advocate for bail reform in Nashville’s criminal courts. The firm also created a Pro Bono Member position, allowing a partner of the firm to dedicate half of his/her work to pro bono activities and administration of the firm’s program. Attorney David Esquivel – a long-time advocate of pro bono and access-to-justice initiatives – will serve in this capacity.

Tennessee Supreme Court Adopts Changes to Rule 21 on CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
The Tennessee Supreme Court has adopted amendments to Rule 21 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court, which governs Continuing Legal Education requirements. On Feb. 11, the court solicited comments and received them from the Knoxville Bar Association, the Chattanooga Bar Association and several individual attorneys. 

Bill to Tighten Restrictions on Voter Registration Passes Senate

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
A bill that has received national attention over criticism that it would criminalize voter registration efforts was approved in the state Senate today, the Tennessean reports. The legislation, which was approved 25-6, would require groups leading voter registration drives to undergo training and potentially face fines for submitting too many incomplete forms. If the bill is enacted, Tennessee would become the first state to threaten voter registration efforts with civil penalties for incomplete forms.

Rutherford County Considering Pretrial Release for Non-violent Offenders

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 25, 2019
News Type: Legal News
Inmates awaiting court on some non-violent offense charges may soon be eligible for pretrial release from the overcrowded Rutherford County Jail, the Daily News Journal reports. A county commissioner said the county would save an estimated $55 to $60 per day for each inmate eligible for release from a jail that had 902 inmates Monday, including 619 awaiting trial. General Sessions Court Judge Lisa Eischeid said this plan also should reduce case loads to allow probation workers to focus on helping convicted misdemeanor offenders with addiction issues. 
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