The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is accepting applications to host a table at its Second Annual Public Interest Fair to be held on Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event, open to law students, will feature representatives from numerous government and non-profit agencies. Contact Jerri Green, Public Interest Counselor, by Feb. 1 to reserve a table.

An item in Tuesday’s issue of TBA Today incorrectly reported the amount of money that Baptist Healing Trust has awarded to health care agencies and non-profits. Baptist Healing Trust, which supports programs that help people enroll in health insurance on the exchange, has awarded more than 1,000 grants totaling $72 million.

Appellant was convicted of burglary other than a habitation and was sentenced to four years, suspended to probation, on January 30, 2013. A probation violation report was filed alleging that appellant had violated the terms of his probation by testing positive for marijuana, by being in possession of an adulterated urine specimen, and by failing to pay court costs. Following a probation revocation hearing, the trial court revoked appellant’s probation and ordered his sentence into execution.

The Senate and House have both now named members to a conference committee that will work on the judicial confirmation process approved in 2014's state constitutional amendment. The House and Senate failed last year to agree on a plan for how the votes for Gov. Bill Haslam’s judicial appointments will occur. The group's report is expected to be presented early in the session. The Senate also released its schedule for the coming year. See who is on the joint committee, view the schedule and read more legislative news here.

Jonathan Tinsley, newly-appointed president of the 15th Judicial District Bar Association, talks about his involvement in the association with The Wilson Post. "The attorneys and judges in these organizations affect so many peoples' lives as well as the laws of our state,” said Tinsley, a general practitioner with Tressler & Associates. The association will hold its first meeting of 2016 today at the Lebanon Golf & Country Club.

In a new report, the Brennan Center details how it believes six closely divided U.S. Supreme Court decisions in the last decade have transformed campaign finance in America. The full paper Five to Four, is available online.

A cease-and-desist order filed Monday by the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct orders Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Ray Grimes to stop hearing cases brought before him by his wife, Clarksville attorney Sharon Massey. Grimes agreed to the terms of the order. An investigation by The Leaf-Chronicle revealed Massey brought at least 85 cases before Grimes since 2008. Springfield attorney Ben Dean filed a complaint with the Board of Judicial conduct in July 2015 based on the investigation. “…Nobody wants the wrath of the judge or his wife. After the article, I knew I could not let this rest. They needed to get called on the carpet for this,” Dean said.

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports the trial date for state Rep. Joe Armstrong, who is facing charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government, has been pushed to Aug. 2 after defense attorney Gregory P. Isaacs said he needed more time to prepare. Isaacs is also asking that prosecutors remove any language that indicates Armstrong is a lawmaker or mentions his role in increasing the price of cigarette tax stamps. Armstrong, D-Knoxville, is accused of lying on tax forms in connection with a profit he received from the hike. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Atchley responded, "In this particular instance, the United States intends to prove Armstrong was motivated from the very start to hide this money and knew from the very start he had to hide this money.”

Lawyer directory websie Avvo Legal Services will test a limited-scope legal advice service at a fixed fee in five cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Phoenix. Avvo’s services range from a review of legal documents such as business contracts and nondisclosure agreements to more involved matters such as uncontested divorces and citizenship applications. Clients will be able to choose the attorney they want from a list of those within their area who have registered to participate. Read more from the ABA Journal.

Will robots replace lawyers? Bits, a New York Times Blog, argues that adding technology to the workplace is more likely to transform, rather than eliminate, jobs. The article cites a recent study that found “for now, even the most advanced A.I. technology would at best make only modest inroads into the legal profession.” The researchers also suggest start-ups like LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer are more likely to expand in underserved markets rather than replace existing legal services.