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April 5, 2012
From The Chattanoogan...
McCallie School’s varsity mock trial team claimed its first state championship in more than a decade at the Tennessee State Mock Trial Tournament in Nashville.After district qualifying rounds, the state competition pitted the 13 top mock trial teams from across Tennessee…
April 3, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.– The Tennessee Supreme Court recently announced new appointments to the Tennessee Access to Justice Commission. The commission is a dedicated group of volunteers who work to help improve access to legal services or representation in Tennessee.
“The Court is honored that these…
April 2, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled today that a negligence suit against the Memphis Housing Authority (MHA) is not preempted by federal law and that MHA is not immune from potential liability under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act (GTLA).
In March 2007, Charles…
March 27, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.– In a unanimous opinion, the Tennessee Supreme Court clarified that a judgment, if it resolves fewer than all the claims among the parties to a civil lawsuit, remains subject to revision by the trial court under Rule 54 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. The Court also…
March 26, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled today that an insurance company must provide vehicle liability insurance coverage to the insured as he requested from his insurance company’s agent but did not receive because of a mistake by the agent.
The case, Allstate Insurance Company…
March 26, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court today upheld previous rulings by the trial court and the Court of Appeals that a city ordinance prohibiting the sale of fireworks inside city limits did apply to businesses incorporated into the city even though the business had been selling fireworks…
March 21, 2012
From the American College of Trial Lawyers
Timothy R. Discenza has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America.
The induction ceremony at which Mr. Discenzabecamea Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 614…
March 20, 2012
The Victim Offender Reconciliation Program of Tennessee (VORP) was sanctioned by the legislature in 1993. Pursuant to this legislation, the Administrative Office of the Courts has grant funds available for fiscal year 2012-2013 for VORP programs based on the statutory criteria listed in T.C.A. §16-…
March 20, 2012
In 2000, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted Public Chapter 889, known as the Tennessee Parenting Plan Law which provides for funding to be distributed by the Administrative Office of the Courts “for the specific purpose of funding the parenting plan requirements pursuant to this part, through…
March 20, 2012
We are saddened to report that retired Chancellor Irvin H. Kilcrease, Jr. has passed away.
Funeral Services are planned for Monday, March 26 at 12 p.m. at the Kayne Avenue Baptist Church, 1025 12th Ave. S, Nashville, Tenn. The family will also receive visitors an hour…
March 29, 2012
A reception honoring retired Circuit Court Judge Barbara Haynes will be March 29, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Davidson County Courthouse. Contributions are also being accepted to procure a portrait of Judge Haynes, to be hung in the Third Circuit Courtroom.…
March 13, 2012
Court of Appeals Judge Steven Stafford of Dyersburg was recently named as a fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Judge Stafford, who was inducted into the group on Feb. 19, joins a list of 26 other Tennessee attorneys who were recently named to the foundation.
March 12, 2012
March 9, 2012
Nashville – In three unanimous decisions, the Tennessee Supreme Court significantly changed the tests and procedures for determining when multiple convictions are permissible under the state and federal constitutions.In State v. Watkins and State v. Cross, the state confronted the issue of whether…
March 1, 2012
Nashville – The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved the petitions of two attorneys to receive pro bono emeritus status. Through the Court’s pro bono emeritus program, retired attorneys may provide pro bono legal services through organizations that offer free legal services to Tennesseans who are…
March 1, 2012
Nashville – The Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission has released its formal evaluations today for Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judges Jeffrey S. Bivins and Roger A. Page, who stand for election in August. The Commission unanimously voted to recommend both Bivins and Page for retention…
March 1, 2012
Nashville – The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved the petitions of two attorneys to receive pro bono emeritus status. Through the Court’s pro bono emeritus program, retired attorneys may provide pro bono legal services through organizations that offer free legal services to Tennesseans who are…
February 29, 2012
Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Cornelia A. Clark recently met with 2012 legislative interns in the Old Supreme Court Chambers. The interns had the opportunity to ask Chief Justice Clark questions and learn about Tennessee’s court system. The meeting with the Chief Justice followed the…
February 28, 2012
Court of the Judiciary Issues a Public Reprimand for Judge John Bell
The Court of the Judiciary has issued a public reprimand against Cocke County General Sessions Court Judge John Bell in response to a complaint filed against the judge.…
February 27, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. - Claims against the Catholic Diocese of Memphis for failure to prevent the sexual assault of a young parishioner by a priest can proceed, according to a unanimous opinion by the Tennessee Supreme Court today.Norman Redwing alleges that between 1972 and 1974, when he was a young…