Prediction platform Kalshi Inc. is facing a federal class action for allegedly sharing user activity with Google LLC and LinkedIn Corp., according to Bloomberg Law. According to the suit, Kalshi violated the federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act and the California Invasion of Privacy Act by disclosing personally identifiable information of users to third party platforms. The suit alleges that the company embedded tracking pixels on its website to secretly transmit data, included user identities, private financial information, website browsing history and specific wagers.

The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority Board of Commissioners is weighing joining Nashville in its federal lawsuit against the state over HB2507, which Gov. Bill Lee signed into law last month. The bill gives the state authority over the airport authorities in Nashville and four other cities. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell announced last week that the city and the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board filed a new lawsuit to block the state's latest attempt to control the airport authority's board of directors. The Tennessee Journal reports on the Chattanooga board’s consideration.

Holland & Knight announced yesterday that it has moved its Nashville office to Symphony Place. The firm will occupy seven floors and 145,000 square feet, making it the anchor tenant of the SoBro building."Our move to Symphony Place reflects our commitment to Nashville's long-term growth, as well as our confidence in the city as an epicenter for healthcare, innovation, professional services and business more broadly," said Chair and Chief Executive Officer Bob Grammig. The move, which the firm first announced in 2025, is the next milestone in its Tennessee presence, which began when it combined with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis in 2023. Known for its health care work, the firm also serves clients in manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, technology, finance and private equity.

Members of the 2026 TBA Leadership Law class (TBALL) selected Nashville lawyer Christopher M. Bellamy as this year’s recipient of the Larry Dean Wilks Leadership Award. Bellamy is a partner in the Nashville office of Fisher Phillips, where he focuses on labor and employment matters. He was honored during the group’s graduation ceremonies in Knoxville last week as part of the TBA Annual Convention. The class has spent the last six months learning about leadership in the legal profession, issues in the courts, policymaking in state government and the importance of community service. The award is named for former TBA president and Springfield lawyer Larry Wilks, who was instrumental in creating the TBALL program. It is given each year to the class member who exemplifies exceptional leadership qualities and enhances the education of others. Wilks' son John was on hand to present the award. Learn more about the Wilks Award and see past recipients.

Memphis attorney Charlotte Knight Griffin was sworn last week as the 146th president of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA). The oath of office was administered by former Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Page during the TBA’s Annual Lawyers Luncheon. Knight Griffin began her career in private practice in Memphis after earning her law degree from the University of Tennessee (now Winston) College of Law. She joined Memphis Light, Gas and Water as a staff attorney in 1978 and was named the manager of legal services in 2000. She retired in April 2023 after 45 years of service. Knight Griffin has been active in the TBA for many years, most recently serving as president-elect, vice president, speaker of the House of Delegates and a member of the Board of Governors. She has been involved in legal organizations at the local, state and national levels and is a fellow in the Tennessee, Memphis and American bar foundations.

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti co-led a bipartisan coalition letter with more than 30 state attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2026. The coalition argues that current bankruptcy venue rules enable corporate debtors to select jurisdictions with little connection to their actual operations, a practice they said contributes to forum shopping and creates burdens for creditors, employees, retirees and small business vendors who may lack the resources to litigate in distant courts. The attorneys general said the proposed legislation would ensure bankruptcy cases are heard closer to affected communities, allowing those impacted to participate without undue burden. The letter also supports a provision allowing state government attorneys to appear in bankruptcy courts without admission fees or local counsel requirements, which the coalition said would improve states’ ability to represent their interests in federal bankruptcy proceedings

A federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ban on religious charter schools will move forward after U.S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley Jr. denied a motion by the Knox County Board of Education to dismiss the case, according to Chalkbeat Tennessee. The lawsuit was filed by Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville after the board requested assurance that the proposed charter school would operate as a nonreligious institution in compliance with state law. Atchley ruled that the academy was not required to submit a formal charter application before challenging what it argues is an unconstitutional barrier to applying. A trial is scheduled for January 2027. Other parties, including parents and charter school officials, argue opening the door to religious charter schools will result in charter schools being “classified and treated as private schools,” and effect Tennessee’s public school funding formula and disability protections.

The TBA will be closed on Monday following this week's Annual Convention. The office will reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m. CDT. Visit the TBA website for information on CLE or other TBA programs and for staff contact information.

Memphis attorney Charlotte Knight Griffin was sworn in today as the 146th president of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA). The oath of office was administered by former Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Page during the TBA’s Annual Lawyers Luncheon. Knight Griffin began her career in private practice in Memphis after earning her law degree from the University of Tennessee (now Winston) College of Law. She joined Memphis Light, Gas and Water as a staff attorney in 1978 and was named the manager of legal services in 2000. She retired in April 2023 after 45 years of service. Knight Griffin has been active in the TBA for many years, most recently serving as president-elect, vice president, speaker of the House of Delegates and a member of the Board of Governors. She has been involved in legal organizations at the local, state and national levels and is a fellow in the Tennessee, Memphis and American bar foundations. Read more about her career in this press release.

During remarks following the swearing in, Knight Griffin spoke of her Memphis roots and pride in a profession that opens the doors of justice for all. During her year in office, Knight Griffin said she will focus on public education and access to justice initiatives, specifically increasing the involvement of senior and retired lawyers in pro bono representation. She also encouraged local bar associations, legal aid groups and courts to work with TBA to expand the state’s existing Pro Bono Emeritus Attorney Program. Finally, she announced a CLE Abroad trip to Sicily in April 2027. Several awards also were presented during the luncheon, and multiple lawyers were honored for their service to the TBA and the legal profession. Missed the luncheon? Watch it on TBA's YouTube channel.

Other events held today included the TBA Board of Governor's first meeting of the 2026-2027 bar year, the 2026 Leadership Law class' final program, the Young Lawyers Division's (YLD) Annual Meeting and two final CLE programs on wellness and time management. The Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women (TLAW) also held its Annual Meeting and the Tennessee Alliance for Black Lawyers (TABL) concluded its meetings of the week. The YLD will continue its meetings tomorrow, beginning with a wellness walk open to all at 7:30 a.m. EDT.

A federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new congressional map was voluntarily dismissed after plaintiffs failed to obtain a temporary injunction in May, the Daily Memphian reports. The suit was filed by a coalition of Democratic voters and congressional candidates, including state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, who argued the map was enacted too close to the August primary elections to be properly implemented. The case was dismissed at the request of the plaintiffs. Separate lawsuits brought by the ACLU of Tennessee and the NAACP State Conference of Tennessee, which challenge the map on the grounds that it violates the 14th and 15th Amendments by diluting Black voting strength, remain pending.