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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…
November 25, 2024
The Third Judicial District Recovery Court was awarded a federal grant from the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for just under $2 million. The grant will be distributed over five years to serve all four counties in the district.“This grant is a game…
November 22, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. – Because the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments received only three applications to fill the vacancy in the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section, the Council will not hold a meeting and will instead forward the three applications directly to the Governor. …
November 20, 2024
Wayne County General Sessions & Juvenile Court Judge James Y. Ross received the Sharon G. Lee Award of Excellence at the 2024 Annual Tennessee Municipal Court Judges Conference.“Thank you, everybody,” said Judge Ross. “I will say it’s always best to have the adulation and praise of your…
November 18, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. - The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments met in Jackson, Tennessee to select nominees for the Court of Appeals Western Section.After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Council selected the following nominees to forward to Governor Bill Lee for…
November 14, 2024
Nashville, Tenn- The Tennessee Supreme Court today issued an Opinion in Case v. Wilmington, involving a man who claimed he experienced “wrongful foreclosure” of his property.In the Opinion, the Court held that state law does not recognize a common law claim of “wrongful foreclosure.” Rather,…
November 13, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. – The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will consider three applicants for the Court of Appeals Eastern Section.The applicants are:Bryce W. McKenzieWillie SantanaSteven W. SwordThe public hearing for this position is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:30 EST…
November 12, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. – The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met in Sevierville, Tennessee to select nominees for a circuit court judge in the 4th Judicial District, which includes Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties.After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the…
November 12, 2024
21st District Circuit Court Judge David Veile was elected to the bench on Aug. 1, 2024, filling the seat of retired Judge Michael Binkley.“I think I may hold the title of most nominated. I’m four out of four for nominations and the least appointed with zero out of four.Judge Veile’s road to the…
November 12, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. - Today the Tennessee Supreme Court appointed Judge David Briley of the First Circuit Court in Davidson County to serve as chief judge of the special three-judge panel in IAN HUNTER LUCAS, v. TENNESSEE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION, and STEVEN GENTILE, Executive Director of the…
November 12, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Supreme Court has extended a limited disaster plan for all the trial courts in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Judicial Districts following severe flooding that occurred September 26 and 27, 2024 in the wake of Hurricane Helene.In light of ongoing concerns and…
November 12, 2024
21st District Circuit Court Judge David Veile was elected to the bench on Aug. 1, 2024, filling the seat of retired Judge Michael Binkley.“I think I may hold the title of most nominated. I’m four out of four for nominations and the least appointed with zero out of four.Judge Veile’s road to the…
November 6, 2024
Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Tori Smith’s quest to become a judge started after watching a popular kids’ television show when she was eight years old.“It’s probably something I should stop saying, but it genuinely was from an episode of Saved by the Bell,” said Judge Smith. “I wish…
November 4, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Supreme Court has one case set for its November 6, 2024 docket in Jackson, Tennessee. The case will be heard at the Tennessee Supreme Court building in Jackson, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CDT. The case will be livestreamed to the TNCourts YouTube page at:…
November 4, 2024
Nashville, Tenn – Today the Tennessee Supreme Court ordered a change in the classification of contact information that attorneys provide to the Board of Professional Responsibility (Board). The change pertains to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 10.1, and will classify personal contact…
October 28, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. - Today the Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order allowing out-of-state lawyers to temporarily offer their services, free of charge, to residents affected by severe flooding in East Tennessee. The…