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Several criminal bills pass legislature in 2012

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AG's Office asks state Supreme Court to allow appeal of re-trial decisions in Christian/Newsom slayings

The state is making a last-ditch effort to block retrials in cases presided over by disgraced former Knox County Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner.

Ethics 20/20 Commission proposes revisions to rules on outsourcing, mobility, confidentiality

When the ABA's policy-making House of Delegates convenes on Aug. 8 during the association's 2012 Annual Meeting in Chicago, its agenda will include a series of resolutions from the Commission on Ethics 20/20—resolutions covering lawyer mobility, legal process outsourcing and maintaining client confidences.

Big changes lie ahead for local juvenile court

In the run-up to this month’s U.S. Justice Department report on Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court, the most animated discussions between the attorneys from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and those at Juvenile Court were about state law.

High-tech license plate readers aid police but raise ethical issue

Sumner County law enforcement officials are using high-tech cameras to create a detailed picture of the whereabouts of thousands of cars, regardless of whether they are suspected of any link to criminal activity.

Tennessee bill calls for jail for repeat abusers

A tougher sentencing measure awaiting Gov. Bill Haslam's signature attempts to deter abusers and protect victims. The new sentencing law will, for the first time in Tennessee, require that a repeat domestic assault offender serve mandatory jail time. As many as 2,500 abusers statewide could face mandatory jail time in the first year alone, according to legislative research estimates.

Legislative notebook: 'Loser pays' lawsuits, ailing legislators

After more than two hours of debate, the House voted 58-38 for a "loser pays" lawsuit system that Democrats contended will intimidate average citizens from going to court against big corporations. Additionally, Sen. Douglas Henry, D-Nashville, the Legislature's longest-serving member, was hospitalized with high blood pressure after suffering from dizziness during Senate budget discussions.

TN House votes in conservatorship protections

The state House voted unanimously for a bill that its sponsor vowed will be a small but important first step to protect citizens targeted to have their lives placed under the control of conservators.

 

 Public Comments Deadlines  

Rule 52: Forms Approved for Use in Tennessee Courts
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Public Comment on Proposed Plain Language General Sessions Civil Forms With Appendix
Date Filed: 03/12/12
Comment Deadline: 06/11/12

Local Rules: 31st Judicial District                                                                                                                                                                                                     Proposed Amendments - 31st Judicial District - Local Rules
Date Filed: 05/07/12
Comment Deadline: 05/31/12

Rule 10: Code of Judicial Conduct
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments on Amending Revised Supreme Court Rule 10, RJC 4.1
Date Filed: 05/17/12
Comment Deadline: 06/15/12

Rule 42: Standards for Court Interpreters
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to Amend Supreme Court Rule 42 with Appendices
Date Filed: 05/18/12
Comment Deadline: 06/15/12