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August 22, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.– The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that a gunshot wound does not necessarily establish a “substantial risk of death” for the purpose of proving that a victim suffered a serious bodily injury.
On March 24, 2008, Terrell Westbrooks and Darnay Taper were in a Memphis apartment…
August 22, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – In a unanimous opinion, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that a discharged employee’s settlement of her civil service commission appeal does not bar the employee from establishing that her termination amounted to an adverse employment action for purposes of retaliatory discharge…
August 22, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – In a unanimous decision, the Tennessee Supreme Court clarified that motor vehicle insurance policies in Tennessee need not cover mental injuries when the insured has suffered no physical injuries.
On June 9, 2006, Michael Garrison was struck by a car while riding a mini-bike…
August 21, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – In a unanimous opinion, the Tennessee Supreme Court clarified when parties may file a complaint in court in a Workers' Compensation case.
On September 7, 2010, Walter Word, a Wilson County resident, allegedly suffered a work-related injury while working for Metro Air Services,…
August 20, 2012
There will be a Judicial Family Reunion of persons who’ve worked in the Nashville Supreme Court Building. It is part of the 75th Anniversary of the dedication of the building and is set for 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5th of this year. If you have not already e-mailed your…
August 20, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission met in Murfreesboro on Friday, Aug. 17 to review the 13 applicants for the 16th Judicial District Circuit Court vacancy. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Circuit Court Judge Don R. Ash as Senior Judge. After holding a public hearing…
August 15, 2012
From the Clarksville Leaf ChronicleBy: Tony Centonze The namesake of the John T. Cunningham Community Room in the Montgomery County Court House…
August 13, 2012
By: Blair Merkle
Though I have lived in Memphis for fourteen years, I never really considered myself a "Memphian” until I recently served on jury duty. Because I am from Middle Tennessee originally (and I can’t begin to explain the vast differences between Middle Tennessee and West Tennessee),…
August 10, 2012
This week, juvenile court judges and staff, attorneys and other juvenile justice professionalsfrom the across the state came together for the 29th Joint Conference on Juvenile Justice. The conference is a joint conference between the Tennessee Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the…
August 9, 2012
Over 150 local lawyers, judges, and law students gathered on July 26, 2012, for the annual Pro Bono Celebration hosted by Legal Aid of East Tennessee to recognize members of the legal community who provided significant free legal services to low-income clients during the past year.
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August 8, 2012
From the TennesseanBy: Bobby Allyn
As Judge Betty Adams Green accepted an award yesterday at a statewide juvenile justice conference, she reflected on…
August 28, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Justice Gary R. Wade is to be sworn in as the 29th chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Sevier County Courthouse. He will succeed Chief Justice Cornelia A. Clark, who has served as chief justice since Sept. 1, 2010. On Sept. 5,…
August 6, 2012
From the TennesseanBy: Bobby Allyn
Judge Betty Adams Green announced her retirement today, closing a 14-year stretch on the Davidson County Juvenile bench.
“After…
August 3, 2012
The Administrative Office of the Courts has received $100,000 in one-time grant funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant. The grant will be used to enhance courtroom technology throughout the State. Judges and court clerks are eligible to apply for project funding. Awards are…
August 2, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Seven attorneys have applied to fill the Criminal Court vacancy in the 30th Judicial District, which serves Shelby County. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Criminal Court Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. as U.S. District Court Judge for Western Tennessee.The Judicial…
August 2, 2012
The Administrative Office of the Courts has approximately $200,000 in grant funding available for the development or continuation of initiatives that will aid self-represented litigants in accessing the Tennessee court system regarding child support issues.This funding is made possible through the…
August 1, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Thirteen attorneys have applied to fill the Circuit Court vacancy in the 16th Judicial District, which serves Rutherford and Cannon counties. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Circuit Court Judge Don R. Ash as Senior Judge.The Judicial Nominating Commission will hold…
July 30, 2012
From Memphis ABC 24Randy Wimbley
MEMPHIS, TN - They leave to fight for our freedom, but many come home only to lose it. There are more veterans committing crimes than many care to…
July 25, 2012
News Release from Legal Services Corporation
Dickinson Wright Chairman Emeritus Dennis W. Archer will address the national Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Board of Directors when it meets in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on July 27.
Archer, who served on the Michigan Supreme Court and as mayor of Detroit,…
July 24, 2012
The Tennessee Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission recently developed an important training video that will help attorneys and legal agencies that work with people with disabilities. The video, Providing Legal Services to Persons with Disabilities, was created to raise awareness and reduce…