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Published on October 27, 2020 - 23:50 GMT

Business Court Docket Pilot Project Continues to Expand, Designating Alternate Judge, Adding Three New Commission Members

The Tennessee Business Court Docket Pilot Project continues to expand and break new ground, providing an invaluable resource to Tennessee’s business community. Today, the Tennessee Supreme Court designated Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal as an alternate …

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Published on October 23, 2020 - 19:24 GMT

Tennessee Supreme Court Orders Remote Administration of February 2021 Uniform Bar Examination

The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order today approving remote administration of the February 2021 Uniform Bar Examination in Tennessee, citing the continuing risk associated with large gatherings due to the pandemic and the increase in COVID-19 cases …

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Published on October 15, 2020 - 20:20 GMT

Five Apply for 16th Judicial District Circuit Court Vacancy

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider five applicants for the circuit court judge vacancy in the 16th judicial district, which includes Rutherford and Cannon counties. This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable David M. Bragg, …

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Published on October 14, 2020 - 20:23 GMT

Council Sets Date for Court of Criminal Appeals Vacancy Hearing

The Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments will hold its hearing to fill a vacancy in the Court of Criminal Appeals Middle Section on Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27, beginning at 9 a.m. CDT. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the …

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Published on October 13, 2020 - 19:34 GMT

New Virtual Training Pilot Launched to Train Judges on Addiction Crisis

A select group of judges from across the state and court system are immersed in a new innovative training and education regimen focusing on opioid addiction. Looking to better address addiction in their courtrooms, thirteen judges are taking part in a …

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Published on October 6, 2020 - 20:19 GMT

Tennessee Supreme Court Holds Brentwood Business Established Personal Jurisdiction As To Texas Company

In an opinion released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed a holding of the Court of Appeals that Crouch Railway Consulting, LLC (“Crouch”), a Tennessee company, met its burden of establishing personal jurisdiction to sue LS Energy Fabrication, LLC …

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Published on October 6, 2020 - 20:19 GMT

Eleven Apply for Court of Criminal Appeals Vacancy

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will consider 11 applicants when it meets to select nominees for the Court of Criminal Appeals opening in the Middle Section created by the retirement of the Honorable Thomas T. Woodall. The applicants are …

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Published on October 6, 2020 - 17:57 GMT

Board of Judicial Conduct Issues Public Reprimand of 13th Judicial District Judge

The Board of Judicial Conduct has issued a Public Reprimand for 13th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Lee Young. Read the Board's Public Repimand here. The 13th Judicial District covers Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, …

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Published on October 2, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

Tennessee Supreme Court Reinstates Denial of Post-Conviction Petition

The Tennessee Supreme Court held in a unanimous decision that under the Post-Conviction Procedure Act of 1995 an appellate court does not have the authority to consider an issue, or raise an issue on its own, that was not raised in the post-conviction …

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Published on October 2, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

Board of Judicial Conduct Issues Public Reprimand of Coffee County General Sessions Judge

The Board of Judicial Conduct has issued a Public Reprimand for Coffee County General Sessions Judge Jere Ledsinger. Read the Board's Public Reprimand here.

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Published on October 2, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

Tennessee Supreme Court Suspends Attorney’s Law License For Two Years

The Tennessee Supreme Court today suspended the law license of a Morristown attorney for two years. The Court held that the attorney made false representations in a child custody case, exploited a client with a disability in an estate case, and engaged in …

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Published on October 1, 2020 - 20:09 GMT

Commission Accepting Applications for 16th Judicial District Circuit Court Vacancy

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a Circuit Court Judge in the 16th Judicial District, which covers Rutherford and Cannon counties. This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable David M. Bragg, effective January …

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Published on September 30, 2020 - 19:43 GMT

Eight Apply for 6th Judicial District Chancery Court Vacancy

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider eight applicants for the chancery court judge vacancy in the 6th judicial district, which is Knox County. This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael W. Moyers, effective January 23, …

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Published on September 28, 2020 - 19:57 GMT

Tennessee Supreme Court To Livestream Video Conference Oral Arguments On September 30

The Tennessee Supreme Court has four cases set for its September 30, 2020 docket. These cases will be heard by using video conferencing and will be livestreamed to the TNCourts YouTube channel. The details of the cases are as follows: In re Neveah M.– This …

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Published on September 24, 2020 - 18:00 GMT

Council Accepting Applications For Court of Criminal Appeals Opening in Middle Grand Division

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for the Court of Criminal Appeals vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Thomas T. Woodall, effective January 1, 2021. Any interested applicant must be a licensed …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

Six Apply for 6th Judicial District Circuit Court Vacancy

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider six applicants for the circuit court judge vacancy in the 6th judicial district, which is Knox County. This vacancy was created by the appointment of the Honorable Kristi Davis to the Court of Appeals, …

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Published on September 23, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

Courts, State Agencies Join Together to Host Innovative Eviction Summit

Since the coronavirus pandemic struck in mid-March, the laws and regulations surrounding residential evictions have been changing quickly, leaving judicial staff, policymakers, and social organizations scrambling to provide updates and essential services …

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Published on September 22, 2020 - 14:31 GMT

Family of Judge Richard H. Dinkins Issues Statement

The family of Judge Richard H. Dinkins of the Tennessee Court of Appeals has released a statement regarding his status following his recent heart surgery. They have asked that it be shared with his colleagues: Thank you so much for asking about our father, …

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Published on September 17, 2020 - 20:09 GMT

Judge Woodall Announces His Retirement

When Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Thomas Woodall took the bench for the last time, he took a sentimental approach when selecting his attire: the judicial robe formerly worn by one of his mentors, Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Mark Walker, who Judge …

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Published on September 16, 2020 - 16:21 GMT

Commission Accepting Applications for Sixth Judicial District Chancery Court Vacancy

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications for a Chancellor in the Sixth Judicial District, which covers Knox County. This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael W. Moyers, effective January 23, 2021. Qualified …

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