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Audio Conferences

 

Living in a Digital World: How Attorneys Can Effectively Use Digital Technology While Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls

Thursday May 30, 2013

2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern

60 Minute Webinar

Gain CLE and learn how digital technology impacts attorney ethics.

 

Creditors’ Rights in Tennessee: 10 Collection Strategies

Thursday June 6, 2013

10:00 a.m. Central / 11:00 a.m. Eastern

60 Minute Webinar

Gain CLE and get up to date on creditors' rights in Tennessee.

 

Dividing Specialty Retirement Plans: A Primer for Tennessee Attorneys

Thursday June 6, 2013

2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern

60 Minute Webinar

Gain CLE and learn the ins and outs of dividing retirement plans in Tennessee divorce proceedings.

 

 

Liability of Insurance Agents: The Ins and Outs of Handling Claims in Tennessee

Tuesday, June 25

2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern

60 Minute Webinar

Gain CLE and learn how to proceed in suits against insurance agents in Tennessee.

 

 

Slips, Trips, and Falls in Tennessee: Premises Liability and Defenses in Tennessee

Wednesday, June 26

10:00 a.m. Central / 11:00 a.m. Eastern

90 Minute Webinar

Gain CLE and get up to date on premises liability in Tennessee.

 

Impact of the Greenbank Decision: Challenges to Foreclosure Sales in Tennessee 

Wednesday, June 26

2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern

60 Minute Webinar

Gain CLE and learn about recent developments in foreclosure sales in Tennessee.

 

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  TAM Live Events

Tennessee Real Estate Law Conference
NASHVILLE – Friday, October 4 at the Nashville School of Law

Probate & Estate Planning Conference for Tennessee Attorneys
MEMPHIS – Friday, October 18 at the Hilton Memphis

Probate & Estate Planning Conference for Tennessee Attorneys
KNOXVILLE – Friday, October 25 at the Crowne Plaza Knoxville

Probate & Estate Planning Conference forTennessee Attorneys
NASHVILLE – Friday, November 8 at the Nashville School of Law

Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners
NASHVILLE/FRANKLIN – Thursday & Friday, November 14-15
Marriott Cool Springs/Franklin

Tennessee Workers’ Comp Conference
NASHVILLE/FRANKLIN – Thursday & Friday, November 21-22
Embassy Suites Nashville South/Cool Springs

Family Law Conference for Tennessee Practitioners
NASHVILLE – Thursday & Friday, December 5-6
Nashville School of Law

Tort Law Conference for Tennessee Attorneys
NASHVILLE – Friday, December 13
Nashville School of Law

 Legal News  

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Haslam vetoes bill aimed at animal abuse stings

Gov. Bill Haslam on Monday vetoed a bill that would require images that document animal abuse be turned over to law enforcement within 48 hours, saying his main concern is its constitutionality.

Fewer Memphis juveniles are being transferred to adult court

More juveniles charged with crimes are being given a chance to turn their lives around, dodging transfer to adult court where prison is a common outcome, according to court statistics.

Appeals court upholds Nashville schools' rezoning plan

A federal appeals court has upheld a judge’s prior finding that Metro Nashville Public Schools’ controversial student assignment plan did not represent deliberate racial resegregation, though it stopped far short of calling the plan a success.

Chancellor G. Richard Johnson of 1st District Announces Retirement

After 25 years on the bench, Chancellor G. Richard Johnson has announced he is retiring, effective June 30. He sits in the Chancery Court in the 1st Judicial District, which serves Carter, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties.

Meningitis outbreak: Fourth suit filed against outpatient center

A rewrite of the state law governing conservatorships setting new first time standards for emergency cases has been approved by the Tennessee General Assembly and will now goes to Gov. Bill Haslam.

New Electronic Filing Requirements for Professional Privilege Tax

Andrew Tillman was appointed Monday by Gov. Bill Haslam to the Chancery Court opening in the 8th Judicial District, which serves Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott and Union counties.

More states see tort limits challenged as unconstitutional

Tennessee is one of several states that have adopted legislation capping damages on tort suits. Under the Civil Justice Act of 2011, noneconomic damages are capped at $750,000 and punitive damages at either twice the amount of compensatory damages or at $500,000, whichever is greater.

 Public Comments Deadlines  

Order Soliciting Comments Regarding Proposed Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 9 with Appendix
Date Filed: 08/08/12
Comment Deadline: 02/08/13