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September 9, 2016
The Tennessee Supreme Court recently issued several orders soliciting comments to proposed rule changes:Proposed amendments of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, RPC 1.15 & Rule 43 – Comments due September 19, 2016Proposed amendments of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 10B – Comments due September 21…
August 24, 2016
From The TennesseanA new task force created by lawmakers has begun reviewing the state's approach to juvenile justice, weighing options that include removing…
September 8, 2016
Judge Sherry Paty was introduced as the new president of the Tennessee Municipal Judges’ Conference during the group’s annual meeting in August. Judge Paty serves as Chattanooga Municipal court judge. She is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, and has held the office of City Court Judge since 2004…
September 7, 2016
Library and Archives Lecture Series: Unfolding Tennessee History in the Tennessee Supreme Court Case FilesTennessee is famous for many things, but some people may not realize the state once was a hotbed for the marble industry. Tennessee marble, known for its pinkish-gray coloring and ease of…
September 7, 2016
From the Daily News JournalMURFREESBORO — General Sessions Judge Toby Gilley spends most of his days settling arguments between the people who come to his courtroom.Gilley…
September 6, 2016
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in four cases in Knoxville Thursday:· Ewin B. Jenkins et al. v. Big City Remodeling et al. – This case is a civil matter concerning a house under construction in Sevierville that was destroyed by fire as it…
September 2, 2016
The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that a business CEO who signed a lease on behalf of the company as well as in his personal capacity is liable for the obligations of the lease.At issue in the case of MLG Enterprises v. Richard Johnson are the two signatures of Richard Johnson, CEO of Mobile…
August 31, 2016
Davidson County Chancellor Carol McCoy, who has served on the bench for two decades, retires today.McCoy has presided over high-profile cases involving important public issues, including the Tennessee Voter Identification Act, the Open Records Act, and TennCare litigation.McCoy graduated from…
August 30, 2016
Chief Justice Sharon Lee recently presented the Tennessee Supreme Court’s initiatives to Chief Justices from supreme courts across the country at the National Conference of Chief Justices during their annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The gathering in late July was a joint conference with…
August 29, 2016
From The TennesseanAn 8-foot-tall bronze statue of former Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Adolpho A. Birch Jr. was unveiled Saturday in a ceremony…
August 25, 2016
The 10-year anniversary committee of the Justice A.A. Birch Building will dedicate a statue of Chief Justice A. A. Birch, Jr. a state Supreme Court judge, who served 37 years as a judicial stalwart, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 408 2nd Ave N, Nashville, 37201.
A celebration, held in…
August 25, 2016
From The TennesseanFor years she was trafficked, sold to others for sex by her husband. The woman said she used drugs, leading to an addiction, and…
August 23, 2016
The Tennessee Supreme Court has upheld the denial of pretrial diversion in two cases, which were consolidated for oral argument. In these appeals, the Supreme Court reiterated the process district attorneys general, trial courts, and appellate courts must follow when reviewing a prosecutor’s denial…
August 19, 2016
The Supreme Court has elected Justice Jeff Bivins to be the next chief justice of the Court. Justice Bivins was unanimously elected by the Court to a term that begins September 1.Justice Bivins was appointed to the Court in 2014 by Gov. Bill Haslam. Prior to assuming that position, he was a judge…
August 18, 2016
Two juvenile court judges have been recognized by the Tennessee Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for their exceptional service in advancing juvenile justice.Henry County Judge Vicki Snyder and Madison County Judge Christy R. Little were presented the McCain-Abernathy Memorial Award at…
August 16, 2016
From the Cleveland Banner By ALLEN MINCEY Banner Staff WriterCircuit Court Judge Andrew Freiberg has to deal with all types of criminal offenders, with many who may take part in offenses due to…
August 11, 2016
Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Lee has filed a standing order for substitute judges in light of the recent indictment and suspension of Campbell County General Sessions Judge Amanda Sammons.Several judges from the 8th Judicial District will preside over cases initially scheduled to be…
August 10, 2016
An expungement clinic in Davidson County attracted several hundred people hoping to clear criminal records that can present obstacles to getting jobs, homes or other opportunities.
The event was held at New Covenant Christian Church in north Nashville as part of its annual CommUnity Day on August…
August 8, 2016
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met today in Memphis to consider 11 applicants for the impending Circuit Court vacancy in the 30th Judicial District, which serves Shelby County.The vacancy was created by the announcement by Judge Donna M. Fields that she will retire September 1.After holding a…
August 5, 2016
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today appointed Bill Young of Nashville as chancellor in the 20th Judicial District, which serves Davidson County. Young replaces retiring Chancellor Carol McCoy, effective September 1.Young, 59, has been in the Tennessee Attorney General’s office in Nashville,…