News from the Family Law Section
The 10th Edition of the Alimony Bench Book is now available from the TBA's Family Law Section. The new version, edited by the section's Alimony Committee, includes published and unpublished cases from August 2003 to December 2011. It is available for purchase in a loose-leaf format for $40 or in a three-ring binder for $50. You can  order the book from the TBA's online bookstore or by contacting the TBA at (615) 383-7421.

In this month's issue of the Tennessee Bar Journal, Scott Griswold explains recent Supreme Court rulings that affect general contractors and their liability for work done by subcontractors, while David Pitts and Kevin Reopel give you the scoop on calculating economic damages. TBA President Danny Van Horn reminds us that taking time for rest is not a bad thing — it’s okay to disconnect every now and then! Kathryn Reed Edge outines bank failures in Tennessee and Dan Holbrook takes a hard look at questionable will executions. Finally, you won’t want to miss Bill Haltom’s take on a news station’s recent depiction of a jury trial — using puppets. Read the Journal online

Some immigration issues can be handled by the general practitioner, while others need more specialized help. The stakes are high, so you need to the know the difference. Bruce E. Buchanan tells you how, in the March issue of the Tennessee Bar Journal. TBA President Danny Van Horn reminds us of the unique role and responsibility that lawyers play in our political process, while Wade Davies writes about the ins and outs of criminal investigation during a traffic stop.

The TBA’s All Access Video Network (TAAN) has a new professional development program available from Nashville attorney Rebecca McKelvey. The free program offers tips on marketing, referrals and more. It is part of a lineup that offers short videos in three major categories: professional development, advice for going solo, and basic information on practice areas. Most of the videos are five to 10 minutes long. See the full program lineup