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Judicial Redistricting Task Force to Hold Public Hearings

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
News Type: Legal News
The Advisory Task Force on Composition of Judicial Districts has announced four public hearing dates to receive comments from those interested in sharing their thoughts on judicial districts in Tennessee. The hearings will take place on March 4 in Nashville, April 15 in Jackson, May 20 in Harriman and June 12 in Murfreesboro. The Advisory Task Force was created last May and is charged with reporting its recommendations for "a proposed statewide redistricting plan [that provides] reasonable and timely access to Tennessee's circuit, chancery, and criminal courts and shall promote the efficient utilization of publicly funded resources allocated for the courts." Read more here.

Bill Would Require Tennesseans to Officially Declare Party Affiliation to Vote in Primaries

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
A bill requiring Tennessee voters to declare their party affiliation in order to vote in a primary election made its way through its first committee today, The Tennessean reports. The legislation would force voters to choose between being registered as a Democrat, Republican, unaffiliated with a statewide party or other in order to cast a primary ballot. If a voter chooses unaffiliated, they would not be able to vote in any primary elections. The bill was met with concerns from Democrats and Republicans, but received key support in the House Elections and Campaign Finance Subcommittee. Gov. Bill Lee and former Gov. Bill Haslam both expressed opposition to such a measure in the past.

Former Memphis Nonprofit ED Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
News Type: Legal News
The former executive director of the Mississippi River Corridor-Tennessee, a Memphis nonprofit conservation group, has been indicted on federal fraud charges, The Daily Memphian reports. Diana Threadgill falsified documents that allowed the agency to be reimbursed more than $1 million in grant funding it was not entitled to receive. She was arrested by federal agents this morning. In the indictment, the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office identified $1.1 million in improper reimbursements received by the MRTC from March 2011 to March 2017 and alleged that Threadgill, who served as head of the nonprofit, ordered the falsification of documents.

Date Changed for TBA Local Government Forum

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 20, 2019
News Type: TBA CLE
The date for the TBA Local Government Forum 2019 has been changed to April 11. This forum remains the preeminent event for Tennessee municipal leaders, offering updates and timely topics affecting this practice area, combining a blend of constitutional, statutory and case law. The program will address the intangibles, with topics such as ABC laws, government employment law, legal ethics in a government setting and more. A networking event at the new Tennessee State Museum will follow the program.

Corporate Counsel Forum 2019

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
News Type: TBA CLE
The 2019 Corporate Counsel Forum will feature speakers on a range of topics relevant to in-house counsel, including the latest in law department technology, dealing with the latest immigration policies and managing a dual legal and business role. The program will take place at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Earn five hours of general CLE and one hour of dual credit.

Attorney for Accused Nashville Officer Seeks to Block Evidence from Public

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
News Type: Legal News
The defense attorney for Nashville police officer and murder suspect Andrew Delke has asked the court to block evidence in the case from the public prior to the trial, stating that to submit the information to the clerk’s office would amount to “trial by ambush.” The Tennessean reports that attorney David Raybin said his position was supported by a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling that sealed evidence in a rape case against former Vanderbilt Unviersity football players. District Attorney Glenn Funk said to grant the request would be an inappropriate break in protocol.

Civil Rights Leader, Former Judge Russell Sugarmon Dies at 89

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
News Type: Passages
Russell Sugarmon Jr., a former judge, legislator and civil rights leader, died yesterday at age 89, the Commercial Appeal reports. Sugarmon, a Memphis native, was appointed to the General Sessions bench in May 1987, and re-elected until his retirement in 2006. He also served in the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1967 to 1979. Sugarmon was the first African-American to make a serious bid for a major city office when he ran for public works commissioner in 1959. Although he didn’t win that campaign, it paved the way for future minority leaders. He was a Harvard Law graduate and served for two years in the U.S. military. Funeral arrangements will be posted when available.

Court Extends Deadline for Plans to Save Aretha Franklin Birthplace

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
News Type: Legal News
Efforts to preserve the birthplace of soul legend Aretha Franklin got another court extension today, with Shelby County Environmental Court Judge Patrick Dandridge giving parties until April 23 to finalize plans, The Daily Memphian reports. Representatives for court-appointed receiver Jeffrey Higgs and current property owner Vera House told Dandridge they're working together on plans to stabilize the house and return it to a "safe, habitable" condition. The house, located at 406 Lucy Avenue, fell into disrepair and came close to being demolished by former Environmental Judge Larry Potter. The house was eventually put into receivership, but efforts to restore it only gained momentum after Franklin's death last year.

Volunteers Needed for Expungement Clinic in Nashville on Feb. 23

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
News Type: Upcoming
Volunteers are needed for an upcoming expungement clinic in Nashville. The Music City Community Court is hosting an the clinic and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Napier Community Center, 72 Fairfield Ave. Only pre-registered clients will be allowed to take part. For more information, contact Amber Floyd.

Williamson County Lawyer Reinstated

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
News Type: BPR Actions
Williamson County lawyer Emily Pouzar Jenkins was placed on inactive status in 2005. She recently filed a petition for reinstatement and the Board of Professional Responsibility found that the petition was satisfactory. The Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated Jenkins to the practice of law on Feb. 8, retroactive to Feb. 1.
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