This case is before the Court upon the motion for review filed by Central Transport and Cherokee Insurance Company pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-225(e)(5)(A)(ii), the entire record, including the order of referral to the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel, and the Panel’s Opinion setting forth its findings of fact and conclusions of law.

It appears to the Court that the motion for review is not well taken and is, therefore, denied. The Panel’s findings of fact and conclusions of law, which are incorporated by reference, are adopted and affirmed. The decision of the Panel is made the judgment of the Court.

Costs are assessed to Central Transport and Cherokee Insurance Company, for which execution may issue if necessary.

It is so ORDERED.

Newly appointed Circuit Court Judge Erin Nations talks about her family’s commitment to public service in an interview with the Williamson County Herald. Gov. Bill Lee recently appointed her to the 21st District Division III Circuit Court to fill the seat left vacant by the retirement of Judge Michael Binkley, who retired in September. Nations will face election for the remainder of Binkley’s term in next August’s county general election. See more photos.

Tennessee's first judicial district celebrated National Adoption Day last week with ceremonies that included the adoption of 12 children, the Administrative Office of the Courts reports. “National Adoption Day holds a special place in my heart,” Chancellor John C. Rambo said. “There are few things that take place in the courtroom more rewarding than placing a child in a loving home. It’s a wonderful start to the Thanksgiving holiday week and something I look forward to every year.” This was the 10th annual celebration organized by Rambo since he took the bench in 2013. First Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Suzanne Cook also took part in the celebration.

The parents of a man killed inside the Shelby County Jail are suing the county over allegations that staffing shortages post a security risk, the Commercial Appeal reports. The suit also says the jail keeps defendants eligible for release in custody too long. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Memphis, was brought on behalf of Marcus Donald, who was strangled by another inmate last November. Earlier that day in November, Donald had entered a guilty plea and was eligible to be released, but instead of going home right away, he was held for multiple hours at the jail and placed in a new cell.

More than 300 new school resource officers (SROs) have been placed in schools across Tennessee since lawmakers approved $230 million for every public school to have SROs following the deadly shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, the Tennessean reports. The legislation also provided money for Homeland Security agents to be placed in each county to coordinate school security measures and to fund new security equipment at public and non-public schools.

There has been a marked increase in discovery disputes in employment cases over the past few year. This program will help you learn how to navigate those disputes with magistrate judges from the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee offering their best discovery practices. They will provide sage advice on their preferences and practices and how you can avoid often unnecessary disputes, while still balancing your obligations to zealously represent our clients. This one-hour employment law webcast will be presented Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. CST

The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the law firm of Kramer Rayson LLP for 75 years of service to East Tennessee. The firm, comprised of 27 attorneys with offices in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, celebrated the milestone anniversary at the Neyland Stadium West Club earlier this year with a number of area dignitaries and many of its clients, friends and staff in attendance. Managing Partner Jackson G. Kramer says the firm attributes its longevity and success to the “hard work and loyalty of our attorneys and staff throughout our years of service.” Read more in a news release from the chamber.

Artificial intelligence is changing how law is practiced, but not always for the better, says The Washington Post. A recent deep dive into the issue includes the story of several lawyers who used ChatGPT to help write legal briefs, only to find later that a number of citations to lawsuits were fabricated by the bot. One young associate in Colorado acknowledged his mistake and reported it to the court, which referred to him to the state’s disciplinary body. He was later fired from his firm. In Los Angeles, a court fined a law firm that used AI to write a legal brief. The firm blamed a young associate, who resigned. Experts tell the paper these issues will only expand as “stressed-out lawyers turn to chatbots to write tedious briefs.” The paper looks at the promises and pitfalls of AI for the future of the legal profession.

The Tennessee Supreme Court yesterday dismissed a petition for reinstatement filed by Elizabethton lawyer Amy D. Williams. On Sept. 5, Williams filed a petition seeking reinstatement. The Board of Professional Responsibility informed her that she had outstanding obligations and was not in good standing with the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education. On Oct. 2, the court filed an order advising Williams to satisfy outstanding obligations by Nov. 17 or her petition would be dismissed without prejudice. The court now reports that Williams did not satisfy her obligations by the deadline.

The Tennessee Supreme Court yesterday reinstated the Tennessee law license of Maryland attorney Seoyoung Kim. The court took the step after Kim filed a reinstatement petition. Kim had been placed on inactive status on Oct. 20, 2017. The Board of Professional Responsibility informed the court that the petition was satisfactory. The court made the reinstatement retroactive to Oct. 30.