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November 25, 2013
Today the Tennessee Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit filed against several Hickman County medical providers because they were not given a required release that allows potential defendants to access a plaintiff’s relevant medical records before suit is filed.Christine Stevens filed the action…
November 21, 2013
The judiciary is among the many attorneys, law students and others who are mourning the death of Donald Paine this week.Paine, a founding member of Paine, Tarwaters and Bickers was a prolific speaker, author and instructor and was looked to by many for guidance on Tennessee law. “No judge, no…
November 21, 2013
The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that Anderson County is not liable for damages beyond medical costs after an inmate sustained injuries from an attack by cellmates.Kenneth E. King had spent the night in the Anderson County Detention Facility after being arrested for driving on a suspended…
November 19, 2013
The Tennessee Supreme Court filed an Order today soliciting comments regarding proposed amendments to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 21.The Tennessee Commission on Continuing Education has petitioned the Court to amend Rule 21 – Rule for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.…
November 19, 2013
Supreme Court Justice Cornelia A. Clark recently participated in the induction of six Tennessee women in to the state’s Women's Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame honor is bestowed by the Tennessee Economic Council on Women to those whose lives reflect exceptional accomplishments and devotion to…
November 18, 2013
Ana L. Escobar, former Nashville and Davidson County Metropolitan Clerk has joined the Administrative Office of the Courts as Deputy Director.Prior to joining the AOC, Escobar spent more than two years heading up Metro’s Clerk’s Office. She also has served as a Davidson County drug prosecutor and…
November 13, 2013
The Governor’s Commission on Judicial Appointments met on November 13, 2013 in Nashville to hold a public hearing and conduct interviews of candidates for the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Tennessee.After interviewing the candidates and conducting a vote, the Commission has submitted the…
November 12, 2013
The Governor’s Commission on Judicial Appointments met on November 12, 2013 in Jackson to hold a public hearing and conduct interviews of candidates for the Court of Appeals –Western Section vacancy.After interviewing the candidates and conducting a vote, the Commission has submitted the following…
October 31, 2013
The following candidates have submitted their applications for the appellate court openings in Tennessee:Supreme Court:Christopher Bright Craft…
October 29, 2013
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam's office has issued the following list of members of the Governor's Commission for Judicial Appointments:S. Leo Arnold, Esq.Ashley, Ashley & Arnold322 Church AvenueDyersburg, TN 38024Phone: (731) 285-5074Email: leo@…
October 29, 2013
More than 180 listed Alternative Dispute Resolution mediators attended the 11th Annual Advanced Mediation Techniques Workshop held October 18 at Lipscomb University.The participants heard presentations from 15 experts in the field of mediation on topics such as Ethical Considerations for the…
October 21, 2013
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled today that aparent seeking to modify a residential parenting schedule after establishing a permanent parenting plan is not required to prove the parents did not anticipate a significant change in circumstances at the time of the initial parenting agreement.The…
October 17, 2013
With the announcement today of the Governor’s Commission on Judicial Appointments, the application process has been opened for the Supreme Court seat currently held by Justice Janice M. Holder and the Court of Appeals seat held by Judge David R. Farmer.Both Justice Holder and Judge Farmer announced…
October 17, 2013
Ruling on constitutional challenges to the state’s Voter Identification Act by the City of Memphis and two Shelby County voters, the Tennessee Supreme Court has unanimously declined to overturn the Act.The Act, which was passed in 2011, requires voters to present government-issued photographic…
October 17, 2013
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced he has issued Executive Order No. 34 establishing the Governor’s Commission for Judicial Appointments, a necessary step to sustain the judicial branch of government and its operations.The new 17-member commission will send a panel of three…
October 8, 2013
The Tennessee Supreme Court has upheld a Sevier County man’s two attempted first-degree murder convictions for his role in an attack on several people in a cabin.In January 2008, Kevin Anthony Dickson, Jr. became angry after purchasing cocaine that he felt was of very poor quality. Dickson enlisted…
October 8, 2013
The Tennessee Supreme Court, in a 3-2 decision, has upheld a death sentence for a Memphis-area man who was convicted of first-degree felony murder after he killed an elderly man while stealing his car.While the entire Court agreed that Corinio Pruitt was guilty, the dissenting justices would have…
September 26, 2013
The Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference (TGSJC) presented the inaugural Judge Leon Ruben Awards in recognition of outstanding service and accomplishment by General Sessions judges.Judge Thomas L. Moore, Jr. of Weakley County and Judge A. Ben Strand, Jr. of Jefferson County were the…
September 25, 2013
A pilot program in Sumner County General Session Judge James Hunter’s courtroom allows language interpreters to provide services from any location via an internet connection.The first remote session was held for five cases this week. The interpreters worked via laptop using a video and audio feed…
September 16, 2013
Chancellor Ron E. Harmon of the 24th Judicial District passed away Saturday, September 14 following a long illness."All within the judicial branch of government mourn the death of Chancellor Ron Harmon of Hardin County,” said Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary R. Wade. “A kind and gracious man,…