Don't miss the TBA's “Growing Your Practice and Your Career: Law Practice Management and Business Development” CLE set for next Friday, Oct. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Bar Center in Nashville. Register by the end of the day tomorrow to avoid late penalties. Learn more about the program here

Memphis-based Morgan Keegan & Co. investment firm and more than 10,000 clients nationwide have settled a class-action lawsuit filed after the meltdown of the firm's mutual funds in 2008, the Commercial Appeal reports. The firm will pay out $62 million without admitting any wrongdoing.

Anderson County attorney Samuel Lain was suspended from the practice of law on Oct. 17 for appearing in court in an impaired state, appearing in court while suspended and failing to competently represent clients. The one-year suspension was made retroactive to Aug. 22, 2011, but will run for an indefinite period thereafter until certain conditions are met. These include participation with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program, payment of costs, payment of registration fees and compliance with continuing legal education.  Download the BPR notice

The Tennessee Supreme Court on Oct. 18 suspended the law license of Crocket County lawyer Shannon Jones for three years after he was convicted of conspiracy to manufacture and possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. The court also directed Jones to remain compliant with his Tennessee Lawyer’s Assistance Program monitoring agreement throughout the length of the suspension. In addition to suspension from the practice of law, Jones was sentenced to six months in prison followed by three years probation. Download the BPR notice

Chattanooga lawyer Fred T. Hanzelik was suspended on Oct. 18 for one year, with six months to be served on actual suspension and six months to be served on probation. In imposing the disciplinary action, the Tennessee Supreme Court found that he had neglected clients’ cases, failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing clients, and failed to adequately communicate with clients. Download the BPR notice

The Second U.S Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New York state, became the nation's second appellate court to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), finding that the law's denial of federal benefits to married same-sex couples is unconstitutional. The ruling Thursday found in favor of  widow Edith Windsor, an 83-year-old who sued the federal government for charging her more than $363,000 in estate taxes after being denied the benefit of spousal deductions. WCYB.com has the story.

Knox County Republican Party Chairman Ray H. Jenkins plans to resign from his position next week to become a candidate for the circuit court vacancy created by Judge Wheeler Rosenbalm’s retirement, Knox News reports. "The judicial canon holds a judicial candidate to the same standards as a judge. I cannot hold an office in a political party. I'm interpreting that to mean as soon as I put in an application that will pretty much be my date" to leave the party office, Jenkins said Thursday.

TIRRC and Connexion Americas will host the Justice for Our Neighbors free legal clinic Saturday at the Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 5112 Raywood Ln. in Nashville. Appointments are required. Contact Adrienne Schlichtemeir to register.

The Bradley County Bar Association will host its monthly free legal clinic tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon at the Refuse Community Center, 1075 Blythe Ave. Suite 8 in Cleveland. Contact Charlie McDaniel for more information. Also tomorrow, the Rutherford-Cannon County Bar Association and Legal Aid Society will host a clinic at Higher Ground Worship Center, 2424 Yearwood Ave. in Murfreesboro. For more information about that event, contact Andrae Crismon. Both events are free and open to the public.

The TBA Entertainment & Sports Law Section and Belmont Law School will hold a free Arts & Entertainment Law Clinic on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at Portland Brew in East Nashville, 1921 Eastland Ave. For more information, contact Casey Summar.