This appeal involves a trust. A beneficiary of the trust filed this lawsuit against the bank that served as trustee of the trust, alleging that the bank mismanaged the trust in various respects and violated several duties owed to the beneficiary. After a five-day bench trial, the trial court ruled in favor of the trustee-bank on all claims. The bank was awarded its attorney?s fees and expenses. The beneficiary appeals. We affirm.

The pro se defendant, Pamela Moses, appeals the Shelby County Circuit Court’s dismissal of her appeal of her convictions in the Bartlett Municipal Court for speeding and illegally parking in a handicapped parking space. Among other things, she argues that her notice of appeal was timely and that the trial court’s dismissal for failure to prosecute was improper because she was not notified of her trial date, in violation of her substantive and procedural due process rights. Following our review, we affirm the judgment of the trial court dismissing the appeal.

The Defendant, Marvin Johnson, was convicted by a Shelby County Criminal Court jury of first degree premeditated murder. See T.C.A. § 39-13-202 (2014). The trial court imposed a life sentence. On appeal, the Defendant contends that (1) the evidence is insufficient to support his conviction, (2) the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress evidence, (3) the trial court erred by admitting an autopsy photograph of the victim, and (4) the trial court erred by denying his request for transcripts. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Petitioner, Marquon L. Green, appeals the dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief in which he alleged ineffective assistance of counsel at trial. More specifically he contends that trial counsel (1) failed to adequately communicate with him; (2) failed to file a motion to suppress his confession; (3) failed to prepare him to testify at trial; and (4) failed to adequately question and impeach the State?s witnesses. Petitioner also argues that appellate counsel failed to address whether Petitioner?s statement was the result of a coerced confession.

The U.S. Justice Department today sent a letter to North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory stating that the state’s House Bill 2 violates federal civil rights laws. Summarized by Talking Points Memo, HB2 is a “sweeping piece of legislation that prevents cities and counties from passing their own anti-discrimination laws and eliminated the right to sue for workplace discrimination of any kind.” The Justice Department gave state officials a Monday deadline to confirm they will not comply with or implement the law, the Associated Press reports. 

Tennessee Youth Courts thanks those who donated to the program Tuesday during The Big Payback. While the deadline for giving through the Big Payback website was extended because of technical difficulties, Tennessee Youth Courts is asking that those who wish to donate to do so through the Community Foundation's Giving Matters site.

Make your hotel reservations now for the 2016 TBA Annual Convention in Nashville. The special TBA rate at the Sheraton Music City Hotel expires Friday, May 20. This year's convention, June 15-18, is packed with compelling programming, along with dinner and music at the George Jones Museum. 

The Knoxville News Sentinel obtained a list of six lawyers the University of Tennessee provides student-athletes for possible legal representation. UT athletics department spokesman Ryan Robinson said in a statement that the list was a resource, not a facilitation. The list of attorneys is not provided to other students, according to the News Sentinel. National Collegiate Athletics Association spokeswoman Gail Dent today said there is no problem with providing the list, but noted, “provided the student-athlete pays the going rate for similar services in the locale.” Dent added, "There are concerns if the institution is arranging for free or discounted services not available to all students."

Former Memphis mayor Willie Herenton presented before the Shelby County Commission today his plan to build two 200 bed-facilities to house Shelby County juveniles. Herenton said the project, named NewPath, would partner with Juvenile Court and would not require county funding. The facilities, planned for Frayser and Millington, would provide services that include mental health care and vocational training. County Mayor Mark Luttrell supports the idea, but noted the plan will face more scrutiny on the state level. Read more from The Commercial Appeal. 

Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors will host a seminar in Nashville for lawyers and paralegals who want to help unaccompanied immigrant children remain in the United States. The seminar is planned for May 19, 2-5 p.m. at Casa Azafran, 2195 Nolensville Pike. Online pre-registration for the course is required. The event is free, but contributions are welcome.