In 2013, a Madison County jury convicted the Petitioner, Demarcus Keyon Cole, of first degree felony murder and especially aggravated robbery, and the trial court imposed a life sentence. The Petitioner challenged the sufficiency of the evidence, and this court affirmed his convictions. State v. Cole, No. W2013-02850-CCA-R3-CD, 2016 WL 2859196 (Tenn. Crim. App. Dec. 22, 2014), perm. app. denied (Tenn. 2015). The Petitioner subsequently filed a petition for post-conviction relief, and multiple petitions for writ of error coram nobis, which alleged the discovery of various forms of new evidence. Cole v. State, No. W2024-00697-CCA-R3-ECN, 2025 WL 884073 (Tenn. Crim. App., March 21, 2025). The Petitioner filed two more petitions for error coram nobis, both of which were denied by the coram nobis court and which have been consolidated for the purposes of this appeal. The Petitioner also filed a motion to recuse, which was not heard by the coram nobis court. The Petitioner appeals, arguing that the coram nobis court erred by denying relief and by failing to rule on the motion to recuse. We affirm the judgment of the coram nobis court in case number C-24-132. In case number C-24-151, the coram nobis court did not rule on the Petitioner’s motion to recuse, and accordingly, we remand the case to the coram nobis court for a ruling on the Petitioner’s motion.

Defendant, Love T. Anderson, was convicted by a Lauderdale County jury of one count of aggravated child abuse, one count of aggravated child neglect, and two counts of aggravated child endangerment. The trial court imposed an effective fifteen-year sentence. On appeal, Defendant asserts that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. Upon review of the entire record, the briefs of the parties, and the applicable law, we affirm the judgments of the trial court.

A father appeals the termination of his parental rights for abandonment by an incarcerated parent, persistence of conditions, and failure to manifest an ability and willingness to assume custody of his child. Discerning no error, we affirm.

In this appeal from the trial court’s 2024 final order disposing of her untimely motion, Appellant fails to properly cite to the record or legal authority and offers no argument that does not stem from alleged errors in the trial court’s 2008 child custody modification or 2012 child support order. Because these procedural and substantive deficiencies prevent effective appellate review, this appeal is dismissed.

A crime victim filed a tort action against a city under the Governmental Tort Liability Act, alleging police misconduct. Arguing that it was immune from liability for the alleged misconduct, the city moved to dismiss the complaint. The trial court dismissed the complaint with prejudice. We conclude that the city is immune from liability for the asserted negligence under the public duty doctrine and that the allegations in the complaint do not support application of the special duty exception. So we affirm the dismissal.

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will meet in June to consider applicants for two judicial vacancies. On June 10, it will meet in Lewis County to consider six applicants for a circuit and chancery court judgeship in the 32nd Judicial District, which includes Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties. On June 17, it will meet in Knoxville to consider eight applicants for a criminal court seat in the 6th Judicial District, which covers Knox County. Both meetings are open to the public, and individuals may submit oral or written comments regarding any applicant. The commission is expected to vote immediately following the interviews and will forward three nominees for each vacancy to Gov. Bill Lee for his consideration.

TBA’s International Law Section will host a webinar June 19 on insights into how to navigate the changes within the 2025 global market. The program will explore current and evolving trends in U.S. tariffs and customs, offering legal professionals guidance on navigating trade disruptions and ensuring compliance. The panel will be led by TBA International Law Section Chair Terry Olsen and will feature George Phillips of Phillips Ralston and Lee Broyles, vice president of international sales at Steam Logistics. For more information and to register for this webcast visit the TBA website.

Among the CLE programs being offered at this year's Annual Convention, the TBA will present  "AI in the Life of a Lawyer" on June 12 from 2-3 p.m. CDT. The session, which will offer one hour of dual credit, will explore how attorneys are using artificial intelligence in practice, with real case studies and demonstrations. The panel also will examine the ethical considerations and potential risks of AI, offering practical guidance for Tennessee lawyers navigating the evolving role of AI in the legal profession. Speakers include TBA President Ed Lanquist Jr. and attorneys Bruce Doeg and Clint Sanko of Baker Donelson.

The Trump administration on Monday announced it plans to end protections for Afghans in the United States, arguing that improving conditions in Afghanistan mean they no longer qualify for protection against deportation, The Hill reports. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the group originally was granted during the Biden administration. A notice of the proposed change was published in the Federal Register on May 13. The government must provide 60 days notice before taking action.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Tennessee, along with Holland & Associates, filed a petition Monday in Davidson County Chancery Court challenging the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s continued implementation of a policy that bars transgender people from updating their driver’s licenses to reflect their gender identities. According to The Tennessean, the petition asks the court to review the legality of the policy and block its implementation while a suit filed in 2024 proceeds. In April 2024, the group sued on behalf of a Monroe County woman seeking to halt a 2023 state law requiring all Tennessee residents to carry identification that reflects their biological sex. The ACLU alleges the policy violates the state constitution.