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July 2, 2012
Tennessee Supreme Court Enhances Language Access Services
The Tennessee Supreme Court has modified its rules to provide Limited English Proficient (LEP) Tennesseans with more meaningful access to court hearings. The new rules go into effect on July 1, when an additional $2 million in funding will…
June 29, 2012
The Board of Law Examiners is responsible for the examination and review of qualifications of all persons who apply to be admitted to the bar in Tennessee. The Administrator provides management and support for all aspects of the bar admissions process, including oversight of the Board’s office and…
June 28, 2012
Recently, Chief Justice Cornelia A. Clark and Court of Appeals Judge Richard Dinkins met with students participating in the Nashville Bar Association’s Minority Opportunities Committee High School Internship Program. Chief Justice Clark and Judge Dinkins shared their experiences within the legal…
June 27, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court has modified its rules to provide Limited English Proficient (LEP) Tennesseans with more meaningful access to court hearings. The new rules go into effect on July 1, when an additional $2 million in funding will be available to the courts. The…
June 26, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court has adopted a comprehensive revision to the Code of Judicial Conduct, which sets forth the ethics rules for Tennessee judges. The new Code of Judicial Conduct, which is Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 10, will take effect on July 1, 2012.
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June 25, 2012
The Court of the Judiciary has issued a public reprimand against Red Bank City Judge Johnny D. Houston, in response to a complaint filed against the judge. Judge Houston also has General Sessions jurisdiction in Hamilton County.…
June 25, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. - The Board of Professional Responsibility released data showing that more than 46 percent of Tennessee attorneys reported performing free ("pro bono") legal work for deserving Tennesseans, an increase of six percent from last year. This is the highest percentage of pro bono…
June 22, 2012
Recently, the Tennessee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) recognized Judge Frank Clement as Appellate Judge of the Year. Judge Clement currently serves on the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr., the current president of the Tennessee Chapter of ABOTA,…
June 19, 2012
The Court of the Judiciary has issued a public reprimand against Bradley County General Sessions Court Judge Sheridan Randolph in response to a complaint filed against the judge.
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June 19, 2012
From the Williamson Herald
Sharon Guffee has been named the first Juvenile Court judge for Williamson County. The Williamson County Commission voted unanimously June 11 to appoint Guffee to the position effective Jan. 1, 2013. She will run for election to the position in the next general election,…
June 15, 2012
Judge Monte D. Watkins recently received the 2012 Z. Alexander Looby Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in the legal community, academia and public service. Watkins has been a criminal court judge since 2003. Prior to his appointment, he worked as a private…
June 14, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Last week, members of the Tennessee Judiciary came together for a week of meetings and educational opportunities. Judge Robert L. Holloway, Jr. from Columbia, Tenn. was installed as the incoming president of the Tennessee Judicial Conference and new Executive Committee members…
June 11, 2012
From the Tennessee Bar Association
Memphis Circuit Court Judge Robert L. Childers was honored with the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Frank F. Drowota III Outstanding Judicial Service Award today at the group’s annual meeting in Memphis. The Drowota Award is given to a judge or judicial…
June 7, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – In a unanimous opinion, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that the statute of limitations on a workers’ compensation claim does not begin to run until an employee discovers or, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have discovered that he has a claim.
On June 23, 2008,…
June 4, 2012
Recently, Girls State delegates heard oral arguments in two Supreme Court cases at Lipscomb University in Nashville as part of the week-long Volunteer Girls State program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. This is the second year that Girls State delegates have participated in the SCALES…
Supreme Court Rules Police Must Corroborate Anonymous Allegations Before Conducting a Stop and Frisk
May 31, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – In a unanimous opinion, the Tennessee Supreme Court set aside the 2010 convictions of Guy Alvin Williamson of Tipton County for the felonious possession of a handgun and the unlawful possession of a handgun while under the influence of alcohol.
On May 31, 2009, an anonymous 911…
May 31, 2012
From the Morristown Citizen Tribune
Optimistic determination and steadfast integrity — relying on those qualities, Hamblen County General Sessions Judge Joyce M. Ward served local citizens for 16 years.
Her tenure ends Thursday, May 31, as her…
May 30, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.– The Tennessee Supreme Court today held that current state law permits the Bureau of TennCare to obtain reimbursement for services provided to a deceased TennCare recipient from real property owned by the recipient at the time of death and left to family members in a will. …
May 30, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.– The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled today that there was no insurance coverage under a commercial liability policy issued to a Hendersonville bar and restaurant where one person was killed and another injured in a bar fight on the insured’s premises.
On Sept. 20,…
May 29, 2012
Recently, the AOC and the National Center for State Courts hosted an Interpreters Issues Summit to discuss and make recommendations for the best ways to provide spoken language interpreter services for court hearings in all civil and criminal cases in the general sessions and trial courts in the…