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February 14, 2025
The Tennessee Supreme Court heard held court proceedings inside the Old Supreme Court Chamber at the Tennessee State Capitol for the first time in more than ten years February 12, 2025.“This is an historic occasion, a homecoming of sorts for our court,” said Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice…
February 10, 2025
Judge Jeremy Ball was appointed Circuit Cout Judge of the fourth judicial district, which covers Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier counties, by Governor Bill Lee on Jan. 17, 2025. He was sworn into office on January 21 with his wife, Shelley, and daughter, Dana, by his side.“Dana actually led…
February 5, 2025
Nashville, Tenn. – The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider five applicants when it meets March 11, 2025 in Chattanooga to select nominees for a circuit court judge vacancy in the 11th Judicial District which covers Hamilton County. The applicants are:Charles W. Gilbreath IIChristina R…
February 4, 2025
On Jan. 28, 2025, the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals held oral arguments for its Knoxville docket at the University of Tennessee College of Law. Sitting for the court were Judges Robert H. Montgomery, Tom Greenholtz, and Kyle A. Hixson, all of whom are University of Tennessee College of Law…
February 4, 2025
Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear oral arguments at two locations in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 12, 2025. In the morning, beginning at 10:30 a.m. CST, the Court will hear one case at the Tennessee Supreme Court building in Nashville. A second case will be…
February 3, 2025
On Jan. 28, 2025, the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals held oral arguments for its Knoxville docket at the University of Tennessee College of Law. Sitting for the court were Judges Robert H. Montgomery, Tom Greenholtz, and Kyle A. Hixson, all of whom are University of Tennessee College of Law…
January 24, 2025
Chancellor Kyle was elected to the bench in 2014 and spent the next 10 years serving the people of the 30th judicial district, which covers Shelby County.“Having a judicial career has meant a lot to me,” said Chancellor Kyle. “In every job I’ve had it’s been important to me to feel I am helping…
Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Interplay Between Health Care Liability Act and the Saving Statute
January 22, 2025
Nashville, Tenn.- Today the Tennessee Supreme Court held that a plaintiff, who did not refile a negligence lawsuit against Vanderbilt University Medical Center within the required one-year time frame, could not assert an extension based on the Health Care Liability Act.The case began when Plaintiff…
January 22, 2025
Nashville, Tenn. – In an opinion released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court clarified that holding shareholders responsible for the actions of a corporation, known legally as “piercing the corporate veil,” requires three separate elements: control, wrongdoing, and causation. The Court also…
January 17, 2025
Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee appointed Jeremy Ball as Circuit Court Judge in the 4th Judicial District.Jeremy Ball currently serves as Assistant District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District. Ball earned his bachelor’s degree at Carson-Newman College and juris doctor at Vanderbilt University…
January 16, 2025
Nashville, Tenn- Today the Tennessee Supreme Court addressed public findings from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) claiming that the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners (TBLE) and the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP), which operate under the authority of the Tennessee Supreme…
January 15, 2025
Nashville, Tenn. - The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is currently accepting applications for a circuit court judge in the 11th Judicial District, which covers Hamilton County. The vacancy was created as a result of the appointment of the Honorable Michael J. Dumitru to the United States…
TN Supreme Court Clarifies When Jury Must Determine Whether a Prior Offense is a "Crime of Violence"
January 8, 2025
Nashville, Tenn. – In an opinion released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that a prior conviction for robbery can increase the penalty for a criminal defendant’s conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, but only if a jury finds that the prior robbery was committed with the use of…
January 8, 2025
Nashville, TN- In an opinion released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed a damages award to a man who sustained serious injuries after falling on a pedestrian bridge at his apartment complex. The Court held that the owner and operator of the apartment complex, Mid-America Apartments, LP (“…
December 30, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Supreme Court has two cases set for its January 8, 2024 docket in Knoxville, Tennessee. The case will be heard at the Tennessee Supreme Court building in Knoxville, beginning at 9:00 a.m. EST. The case will be livestreamed to the TNCourts YouTube…
December 20, 2024
Nashville, Tenn- The Tennessee Supreme Court today issued an opinion in Pharma Conference Education, Inc. v. State, rejecting the argument of the State of Tennessee that its contract with Pharma Conference Education, Inc. was not enforceable because Pharma’s promise to perform was illusory. …
December 20, 2024
Nashville- Today the Tennessee Supreme Court ordered an increase of $100 in the annual registration fee paid by attorneys to the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) and adjustment to the allocation of those funds. The order amends Supreme Court Rules 9 and 33 and will be effective March 1,…
December 9, 2024
Newly appointed 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Jessica Parrish describes herself as a reader and analytical thinker since childhood. Although those are great traits for the legal profession, she had no idea what she wanted to pursue until attending a summer school program.“I went to…
December 4, 2024
Chancellor Daniel Forrester was elected to the 7th Judicial District Chancery Court in August 2024 after winning both the primary and general election.“I’d been practicing for about 18 years, and it seemed like the perfect time if I was going to attempt to do it to do so,” he said.Chancellor…
November 26, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. - On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Tennessee Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, as part of the Court’s SCALES program. SCALES, which stands for Supreme Court Advancing Legal Education for Students…